General information

A highly palatable diet consisting of soft and moist pellets, specially formulated for African and South-American herbivorous and omnivorous cichlids. These sinking pellets are designed to enhance health, growth and coloration. This unique formula replicates the natural diet of herbivorous cichlids, providing growth without fattening the fish. The formula includes several natural pigments to intensify the blue, red and yellow colors. It also contains Spirulina, garlic, vitamin C and other immune boosters. Low phosphorus and low ash content. Comes in 2 pellet sizes: small (+/- 1.8mm) and medium (+/- 3.8mm) pellet. Feed one to three times daily. Do not feed more than can be eaten within a few minutes.

  • Highly palatable diet, specially formulated for African and South American herbivorous and omnivorous cichlids.
  • Soft and moist sinking pellets with selected raw materials predominantly of vegetable origin. Ideal for their digestive system.
  • This unique formula diet replicates the dietary habits of the herbivorous cichlids promoting a balanced growth without the risk of fattening the fish.
  • Formulated and tested by aquaculture biologists. Does not cloud the water.
  • Packed in oxygen-free pouches to guarantee maximum freshness.

Ingredients

Vegetable matter (alfalfa, corn, soybean, wheat), fish meal, spirulina, kelp, krill (Euphasia superba), fish hydrolysate, brewers yeast, MPAX (Marine Protein Amino eXtract: select fish meals, select amino acids (L-Lysine, DL-Methionine, Betaïne L-Trypthophan)), lecithin, salmon oil, garlic, vitamins (ascorbic acid (Vitamin C), biotin (Vitamin H), cyanocobalamine (Vitamin B12), riboflavin (Vitamin B2), thiamine mononitrate (Vitamin B1), tocopherol acetate (Vitamin E), panthotenic acid (Vitamin B5), menadione (Vitamin K3), folacin (Vitamin B9), cholecalciferol (Vitamin D3), retinol (Vitamin A1), pyridoxine (Vitamin B6), niacin (Vitamin B3)), minerals (calcium carbonate, cobalt carbonate, copper sulphate, manganese sulphate, calcium iodide, sodium selenite, zinc sulphate, magnesium sulphate), asthaxanthin and preservatives (BHA, BHT).

Guaranteed analysis

Protein 35.0 %
Fiber 3.5 %
Fat 4.5 %
Ash 7.5 %
Moisture 15.0 %

Packaging details

1009190, Cichlid Vegi Pellets Small, jar of 100gr

1009192, Cichlid Vegi Pellets Small, jar of 200gr

1009212, Cichlid Vegi Pellets Small, bucket of 5kg

1009194, Cichlid Vegi Pellets Medium, jar of 100gr

1009196, Cichlid Vegi Pellets Medium, jar of 200gr

1009214, Cichlid Vegi Pellets Medium, bucket of 5kg

Did you know?

Vegetarian cichlids are very inefficient in digesting the haemoglobin.

Is it true that some cichlids should not be fed ‘bloodworm’?

Yes, this is correct. All South American cichlids including dwarf cichlids will relish on the idea of feeding on bloodworm, so for these guys it’s safe to use. Cichlids from the great African Lakes on the other hand are very inefficient in digesting hemoglobin. Bloodworm is full of hemoglobin which give the worm its specific color The hemoglobin appears to irritate the fish’s gut and a condition known as ‘Malawi’ bloat may occur. In general, these fish thrive on minuscule food particle that they find in the ‘awfuch’ (plankton and inverts found in the algae growing on the rocks). But you should try feeding your African cichlids Cyclops or you will see the feeding response for yourself.

Do I need to vary my fish’s diet?

Put it this way… Would you like to eat mash potatoes every day? In principle our flakes and pellets are manufactured to meet all your fish’s dietary requirements. Your fish will live perfectly happy if fed exclusively on our flake range. By combining frozen formulas feeds and the appropriate flakes or pellets, you will bring a little more excitement in your fish’s life. For instance, its well known in the hobby that daphnia (frozen) can trigger breeding responses. Variation in a fish’s diet is not only changing flakes and frozen food but also the way of presenting food. Tools such as our grid feeder for example encourage fish to feed in a ‘natural way’.

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