Daily feeding schedule

Cichlids (Mbuna) feeding schedule

Daily meal plan

Day / timeWhat to feed
MorningSpirulina flakes or sinking spirulina pellets
Mid-morningNew Life Spectrum Cichlid Formula (small amount)
AfternoonNori sheet on veggie clip - leaves available 4-6 hours
EveningHikari Cichlid Gold (small amount)
Skip 1-2 days/weekMbuna in the wild eat constantly but small portions; weekly fast prevents over-feeding bloat

Important notes

Bloat is the #1 mbuna killer. Caused by carnivore food + overfeeding. Stick to 80% spirulina/algae + 20% omnivore pellet. Never feed bloodworms or beef heart.

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