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L190 diet - Hikari sinking cichlid excel

Posted: 10 May 2012, 04:32
by henward
http://www.thatpetplace.com/algae-wafers-3oz
http://www.thatpetplace.com/sinking-cic ... -mini-12oz

here are the 2 ingredients list wiht the 2 pellets, both are based on formulations for vegetarian fish. Main difference is that algae wafers as 5% fibre and the other has 3% fibre.

jus wondering though, looking at the ingredients, do you think that the sinking excel is a good alternative - not staple but say, alternate, just to reduce cost of feeding. I wanna stick wtih hikari - all my fish react better to them, but seeing if i can cut down cost, excell is half price or less to algae wafers.

i would say, i would probably alternate with the 2.

any feed back would be great
if its not a good idea, i would stick with algae wafers.

excel i find to have pretty much the same ingredients, proportion is just slightly diferent, i am told the first ingredients to appear generally in order is more in the food.

Re: L190 diet - Hikari sinking cichlid excel

Posted: 10 May 2012, 12:47
by plecomanpat
your foods don't have to be store bought....my 190's love zuchini(think you call it courgette), yellow squash,canteloupe, cucumber,peas,green beans,romaine lettuce, I think you know where I am going. Bear in mind that they are considered a wood eater so a good supply of wood will keep them happy and help their digestion. Regards, Pat