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Does Feeding A High Protein Diet have any Negatives?

Discussion in 'Freshwater General Discussion' started by MOD_Dawn, Oct 21, 2010.

  1. MOD_Dawn

    MOD_Dawn Thread Starter Active Member

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    Okay,
    I'm looking at numerous fish foods contemplating what I plan on ordering in bulk (more than likely frozen) for the fish (mainly Discus) and am wondering if theirs any negatives to feeding your fish a high protein diet?

    Anyone have any recommendations of quality food that will promote healthy growth and natural color? I'm open to suggestions ;)

    Frozen Foods I've Looked At (DrsFoster&Smith) AND their protein content:
    [*]PE Frozen Freshwater Mysis 69.5%
    [*]Ocean Nutrition Special Formula VHP 17.5%
    [*]Ocean Nutrition Formula Two 17%
    [*]Ocean Nutrition Discus Formula 16.7%
    [*]Hikari Frozen Krill 11%
    [*]Ocean Nutrition Brine Shrimp Plus Frozen Food 10.3%
    [*]H2O Life Frozen Bloodworms 9%

    Foods Being Considered for Babies:
    [*]Azoo 9-in-1 Artificial Artemia 65% (currently feeding)
    [*]Ocean Nutrition Discus Flakes 52.5%
    [*]Ocean Nutrition Spriulina Flakes 48%
    [*]Ocean Nutrition Community Formula Flakes 47%
    [*]New Life Spectrum Optimum Fresh H20 Flakes 47% (currently feeding)
    [*]Hikari Baby Decapsulated Brine Shrimp 6.8% (currently feeding)

    Interesting Article I thought I'd Share-->
    http://www.aquariumfreeze.com/discus-fi ... nutrition/
     
    MOD_Dawn, Oct 21, 2010
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  2. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    All my fish get a 55% (I believe) protein flake food which is supposed to promote growth. I got it for fry mainly but I feed it to everyone every day and haven't seen any negative effects.
     
    Anthony, Oct 22, 2010
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  3. HBIC

    HBIC Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    I would say that feeding a high protein diet to Discus should have no real disadvantages, now when you get into talking about some African Cichlids that's a whole new can of worms.
     
    HBIC, Oct 22, 2010
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  4. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Now when I kept Africans I used to feed them Dainichi which is a very good food. I believe that had a protein content of about 45%.
     
    Anthony, Oct 22, 2010
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  5. MOD_Dawn

    MOD_Dawn Thread Starter Active Member

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    Thanks you two, I was unsure and in my head figured better protein = better health...but there's always something coming out saying one way or another.
    I on the other hand like to discuss it with actual fish owners and get their input :)

    Any Recommendations on foods other than what's listed? I have the NLS flakes anthony, but I've found alot of the flakes are high in phosphates (phosphates=nasty algae...for me at least).
     
    MOD_Dawn, Oct 22, 2010
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  6. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    If you want I'll send you a bit of the food I have and you can see how you/your fish like it. All my fish absolutely love the stuff.
     
    Anthony, Oct 22, 2010
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  7. MOD_Dawn

    MOD_Dawn Thread Starter Active Member

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    If you have some left I'll hit ya up once I return from vacation (if that's okay with you).
    Always looking for something better :D
     
    MOD_Dawn, Oct 22, 2010
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  8. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    I'm sure I will. I bought a pound of the stuff.
     
    Anthony, Oct 22, 2010
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