Is cichlid food OK for guppies?
Premium Member. Some cichlids will eat guppies but it is NOT the best food to give them simply because they are not a natural part of most cichlids diet. They can also (in the case of feeder guppies) bring a pathogen into your tank which could potentially kill the other fish.
What fish can eat cichlid food?
Omnivores will eat both animal and plant sources of food. A lot of cichlids are at least partly omnivorous, although they may lean more one way or the other. Angelfish, firemouths and peacocks are all omnivores.
Can fish eat cichlid pellets?
Flakes will be fine. I wouldn’t feed them only flakes as a permanent diet, but some flakes won’t harm them. I feed mine a mix of Cichlid pellets, shrimp pellets, flake food and meatier foods like Krill and Mysis.
What is the best fish food for guppies?
Brine shrimp is the number one food for guppies, especially if they are feed live to your fish. Brine shrimp has a 60% protein content and around 25% fat and carbohydrates. A high level of protein, fat and carbohydrates will allow your guppy fry grow bigger and faster. Adult are also love consuming brine shrimp.
What live plants do guppies like?
Best Plants for Guppies Buyer’s Guide
- Java Moss. Growth Rate: Fast.
- Flame Moss.
- Christmas Moss – Vesicularia Montagnei.
- Anacharis Elodea Densa.
- Water Sprite (Ceratopteris Thalictroides)
- Water Wisteria.
- Java Fern – Microsorum Pteropus.
- Java Fern Microsorum Bundle – 4 Species (Trident, Windelov, Narrow Leaf, Philippine)
Which plant is good for Guppy?
Best Live Plants For Guppies: Top 10
| PLANT | INFO | OUR RATING |
|---|---|---|
| Java Moss | Our Top Pick | 9.4/10 |
| Amazon Sword | Easy to maintain | 9.1/10 |
| Java Fern | Good hiding spot | 8.6/10 |
Why are my guppies eating my plants?
Livebearers naturally graze on algae and they pick algae off plant leaves. If there is no algae and they don’t get sufficient plant matter in their diet they will eat plants.
Do guppies like fake plants?
Technically speaking, yes, guppies can live with fake plants just fine, but there are some things you need to consider. For one, fake plants, especially plastic ones, can be a bit rough, and they can from time to time cause injuries to small and fragile fish, such as guppies.