Most mbuna have evolved for thousands of years eating a diet primarily of plants with some insects and smaller fish every now and then. Some mbuna have a more carnivorous diet than others, and many Haps probably are even more carnivorous still. But there's no malawi cichlid that I know of that jumps out of the water and takes down a zebra or something (please tell me if there is, because I ...
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Started 4 months, 2 weeks ago by Gibbs
i know that our fish can tolerate small amounts of this fleah in their diets but can someone please tell me why it can't be fed on a regular basis (beef lamb etc). try to be as thorough or scientific as possible.
All thoeries and replies will be very appreciated
thanks
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Kanorin replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
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Floridagirl replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Well put Kanorin! I wouldn't want that fish either, because it might take a nibble as I clean it's tank.
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Gibbs replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Thanks guys i completely understand and totally agree with what you are saying and it was my first thought also about fish eating fish not a cow.
The reason i have posted this topic is because i have warned a person on my local forum site (perth cichlids) about feeding such things and a moderator as condraticted what i have said, saying that it is fine to feed things like beef and heart ...
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iplaywithemotions replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
lmao @ cichlids jumping out of the lake to hunt zebras and cows
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DJRansome replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
It is my understanding that the theory is fish digestive systems are not designed for the type of fat found in mammals.
I believe beef heart is recommended for certain fish (discus?) but I've always seen mammal protein discouraged on this forum.
There must be something to it...you don't see it listed on high-quality, professionally prepared fish foods.
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Gibbs replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
hi dj,
yeah i agree, i no with some fish it is accepted and reasonably safe, i want to no why it is such a risk to malawi's and what exactly is in it that the fish can't tolerate, whether it be that the fishes system is unable to break down certain fats or acid due to their anatomy or it literaly blocks up their system.
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DJRansome replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
I bet if you email the manufacturer of NLS via the website he will answer you. You need someone who has actually done the studies.
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Gibbs replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
email sent, thanks again dj ill fill u in on the result
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king uther replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Their livers can not handle animal fat, it usually leads to Malawi bloat which is usually fatal.
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caseyof99 replied 4 months, 2 weeks ago
Aren't they supposed to be on a low protein diet as well? Beef is so full of protein and even the leanest part of the meat is still way fattier than and fish.
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