Dietrary Advice For My American Cichlids

[fry_lover]

Hi All

Can i (and if so how often) feed my Convicts and Midas Sardines and / or Tuna?

Will be the tinned variety, obviously in water (not brine or sunflower oil etc)

I guess Tuna isnt "too much" of an issue is it?

What about Sardines and the natural fat content of Sardines, is this prohibitive regarding fish eating Sardines (the fat?)

The fish in question are quite small, ranging from 1-inch to 4-inch

Thanks

 

[fry_lover]

PS - more interested in the nutritional aspects rather than water quality issues, i am aware of that and test for ammonia and nitrite all the time, and am aware more meaty diets can place more strain on the biological filter.

But if you strongly feel this is still a big issue, please include in your advice!!!

Cheers

 

[yvez9]

if the can contains nothing other then tuna or sardines i don't see why not... though they might contain mercury so i wouldn't feed too often

 

[Gatorbait]

sardines and tunafish are fine. Non-oily though like you mentioned.