Yet another Polleni question

[cichlid_freak]

I finally got my Polleni's to eat a pellet type food. Problem is, its the sinking carnivor wafers for my bichirs. Now, I know that too much protien in Mbunas cause bloat. I was wondering if I had to worry about this. Also, does anyone know of some sinking wafers/pellets that are for cichlids and don't sink too fast. They seem to like the sinking action, but don't like the shrimp pellets that I have because they sink too fast. Any name brands would be helpful.

 

[semper fi]

imo, sinkers are better for the fish than floaters. sinkers are more highly concentrated with food. the floaters are more "air whipped". the cause of malawi bloat is a high protein diet. malawis do require some protein, ie brine shrimp, bloodworms, etc... but not as much as the sa/ca. also make sure that you soak the pellets in tank water. no matter which ones.

maggie