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General Category => Non Cichlids => Topic started by: Hobbiest on March 26, 2016, 11:16:59 AM

Title: Feeding Synodontis Petricola in a Malawi Cichlid tank
Post by: Hobbiest on March 26, 2016, 11:16:59 AM
So I have found two obstacles for keeping Synodontis Petricola fed in my mostly Malawi tank. For the first obstacle of competitive eaters I feed the catfish during the night when the lights have been out for several hours. The more serious obstacle MAY BE that at least on of my Malawi species (Pseudo Elongatus Chewere) is sensitive to anything besides Spirulina and anything else runs the risk of bloat. This means the catfish are eating only spriulina in this tank. I was told this was not enough for their dietary needs. So I am looking for some tips on keeping the Petricola.
Title: Re: Feeding Synodontis Petricola in a Malawi Cichlid tank
Post by: Marty on March 26, 2016, 02:41:12 PM
Try target feeding with sinking pellets.  Use a clear tube to get them to the petricolas on the bottom.
Title: Re: Feeding Synodontis Petricola in a Malawi Cichlid tank
Post by: Ron on March 29, 2016, 10:21:16 PM
New Life Spectrum (NLS) would be my pellet of choice.
Title: Re: Feeding Synodontis Petricola in a Malawi Cichlid tank
Post by: GrizzlysDad on March 31, 2016, 08:19:47 AM
Plecocaine #2 or #3 depending on how big they are now.
$6 for a pound goes a loooooonnnnng way   8)
Title: Re: Feeding Synodontis Petricola in a Malawi Cichlid tank
Post by: cswells212 on April 21, 2016, 02:31:38 PM
NLS is my go to along with some spirulina sinking pellets every once in a while.

Feed mine at  night after lights off as well, they are super active.
Title: Re: Feeding Synodontis Petricola in a Malawi Cichlid tank
Post by: Phish on July 06, 2018, 09:22:46 AM
Plecocaine #2 or #3 depending on how big they are now.
$6 for a pound goes a loooooonnnnng way   8)

Where can I buy Plecocaine? Link?
Thanks   
Title: Re: Feeding Synodontis Petricola in a Malawi Cichlid tank
Post by: gturmindright on July 06, 2018, 10:17:51 AM
You can try something like northfin veggie formula or dainichi veggie fx. Mine only eat veggie fx and are healthy looking.
Title: Re: Feeding Synodontis Petricola in a Malawi Cichlid tank
Post by: Phish on July 07, 2018, 10:05:40 PM
You can try something like northfin veggie formula or dainichi veggie fx. Mine only eat veggie fx and are healthy looking.
I have both but before it reaches the ground floor my tropheus clean house.