I have a bichir eel in with Cichlids.He is getting big and I wasn't thinking he was gettign enough to eat when I was feeding bloodworms.I know they can eat raw fish(whitefish).I threw a little piece in the tank other day and even the cichlids were tearing it up.Anyone know if this is a good thing for the cichlids to eat?

I wouldn't think it would be a problem. I have cichlids in my pirhana tank and they eat what the pirhanas don't eat of the feeder fish. They are doing fine.

That makes me feel better..I am one to think they would not eat anything they should not..but I was just curious on if eatugn raw meat would make them more aggressive, or more health problems...I will feed another chunk of fish tonight..I am sure my eel will love it.

No worries Lori,..perfectly ok for them to eat,..try feeding some earthworms.
One of the best foods for any fish!

I thought of that..But what about it affecting water quality?I heard they are dirty..but I have a good filter I will do that

Well I wouldn't just leave the raw fish meat in the tank to rot away in the tank. Since the debris from the meat that they don't will produce ammonia which is not good for the fish. I'm doing 2 water changes a week in my tanks of 20 - 30% or after a real good feeding. how big of a tank do you have?

My cichlids and eel are in a 50 gallon.

Nice! any pics? I wouldn't leave any debris in the tank long. One day tops. I usually Leave any uneaten food in the tank a 1 day and a half then I usually do a water change. But lately i've been lucky my piranha's have been eating the whole fish. Easy clean up!

No pics yet..I am waiting to get my P's in theri 125 gal.It is cycling right now.Should not take long.They guy I got the tank off of left the filter water in the canister so the bacteria should be ok.tomorrow it will be running for 48 hours I will check chem of the water and see.Thanks for the tip on leaving food in.I have been taking all food out after about an hour.and I do alot of water changes right now bc they are in a bit of a small tank.Water chem has been awesome.I might just feed them once in the mornings and remove whats left after coming home from work.

Thanks for the advice...All my guys love worms and your right..as far as water quality..You would not even know anythign was there.All my guys love them..but t hats why I am here.I am not an expert by far and I am always up for advice if I ask for it or not.Ya'll ROCK!!