Sharing some of my cichlid!!

[aykinhk]

Hi all
Just wanna to upload some of my cichlids
What do you guys think ? Are they looking healthy ? Because my experience now is They are a bit swim crazy or stress out once I walk closer to the tank! Is that normal?
And Any idea how can I max up their all colour out
Lighting or feeding ideas
Thanks

 

[aykinhk]

By the way I am deedi by them ocean free SA-G1 monster fish pellet ATM, it's making them grow pretty quick
Any other optioins ??

 

[Audaxcity]

Normally brands that list fillers as the first ingredients should be avoided. With that said, SA-G1 has a protein analysis of 45% which is pretty high despite the fish meal, which I guess came from the "fish protein" additive.

Krill, shrimp, astaxanthin powder, paprika, bloodworms, and spirulina can all help with colour. I've heard seaweed is good as well.

BTW, Vieja should be given vegetable matter as well

 

[Gourami Swami]

If they go crazy or act stressed when you walk by the tank, they are scared of you. Could be from many different things. If the tank is pretty low on the ground, I have found the fish will be more skittish. Also, what cover do you have on the tank? They like floating plants or shady areas to hang out where they are not in the bright light. Smaller dither fish swimming around helps too. Also if they are overcrowded they could be stressed because of that, not sure of tank size but the pics look a bit packed. Could be the angle though.

 

[dan518]

My zonatus and biffas where all skittish between 4 to 8 inch then started to settle down.