doubleace's Apistogramma trifasciata

**trident** · 4th Jan 2008, 22:15

I am using NLS cichlid formula. They are quite expensive.
I feed mine with tetra bits and flakes too.

**trident** · 4th Jan 2008, 23:11

The ones I bought are old stock, so pretty cheap.
The newer packing, small bottle cost $11.

**doubleace** · 5th Jan 2008, 09:33

Just called petmart and they told me NLS dont come in cichlids formula already. Is that true?

**illumnae** · 5th Jan 2008, 09:47

from what i've read, the different formulas of NLS are actually very similar with only slight modifications, so it doesn't matter which you get. For apistos, try Thera A (for the garlic) or discus formula

**trident** · 5th Jan 2008, 10:04

mine old stock, most likely discontinued.
new packing comes with new name and new pricing.

**doubleace** · 5th Jan 2008, 11:36

I saw 'all purpose formula' not sure whether that can or not. So Thera A and discus formula also can? Ok i will go and try.

**Ian Lim** · 5th Jan 2008, 17:09

Bro, please feedback after you tried NLS brand. thanks.

**doubleace** · 6th Jan 2008, 00:22

ok.. but still deciding on what to get..

**EvolutionZ** · 6th Jan 2008, 00:41

very nice bro.. hope mine can turn as nice as yours =)

**illumnae** · 6th Jan 2008, 00:43

Originally Posted by doubleace

ok.. but still deciding on what to get..

i would recommend the discus formula. they are after all cichlids that have slightly higher requirements

i've found generally that if something is good enough for discus, it's excellent for apistos

**doubleace** · 6th Jan 2008, 00:43

Originally Posted by EvolutionZ

very nice bro.. hope mine can turn as nice as yours =)

Yes you can.. pump more nutrition food for him.

Originally Posted by illumnae

i would recommend the discus formula. they are after all cichlids that have slightly higher requirements

i've found generally that if something is good enough for discus, it's excellent for apistos

hmm.. true as discus also belong to the cichlids family.

I think i will get a small container and try it up. If the result is good then i will upgrade.

**EvolutionZ** · 6th Jan 2008, 00:49

Originally Posted by doubleace

Yes you can.. pump more nutrition food for him.

what you feed yours? currently trying to feed mine with frozen daphina and frozen bloodworm.. only got the piece yesteday

**doubleace** · 6th Jan 2008, 01:00

I feed them with live daphina, tetra pro color and frozen bloodworm. Going to try NLS 'discus formula'.

**trident** · 6th Jan 2008, 09:10

doubleace,
I think your current feed is quite sufficient. Tetra pro color is good, some bros here are using them. NLS now have small, medium and large pellets as opposed to the ones I have, one size for all. Till now my apistos are taking NLS sparingly, they don't like the NLS. No need to change if they like the tetra pro.

**doubleace** · 6th Jan 2008, 09:38

ok thanks Richard.. hmm.. will pass the NLS product..

**doubleace** · 21st Jan 2008, 20:06

hmm.. currently saw my femmale is moving all the soil from inside the coconut husk and block the entrance to make it smaller. And the male is digging hole below 1 of the DW.

Still waiting for some surprise...

**illumnae** · 21st Jan 2008, 21:00

looks like you'll have good news for us soon

P.S. so what did you decide to feed your fish in the end? i just got NLS 2 weeks ago and have been feeding my 2 pairs of apisto and 1 pair of betta with it daily...no problems acclimitizing, and i do see more intense colouration now, especially on the bitaeniata

**doubleace** · 21st Jan 2008, 21:33

Originally Posted by illumnae

looks like you'll have good news for us soon

P.S. so what did you decide to feed your fish in the end? i just got NLS 2 weeks ago and have been feeding my 2 pairs of apisto and 1 pair of betta with it daily...no problems acclimitizing, and i do see more intense colouration now, especially on the bitaeniata

Hope so..

Richard ask me to feed them with tetra pro is ok.. So i remain with tetra pro and some bbs. Weekend will give them some frozen bloodworm.