Hikari Cichlid Excel

A spirulina-rich diet for plant-eating cichlids. Hikari Cichlid Excel is formulated for herbivorous cichlids like African mbuna. It combines wheat-germ, pure-cultured spirulina, and added vitamins and minerals for balanced, easy-to-digest nutrition that supports vivid color and steady growth. The floating pellets let you watch your fish feed and encourage natural surface grazing. For a general everyday cichlid diet, see Cichlid Staple.

Why Cichlid Excel

• Formulated for herbivorous, plant-eating cichlids such as mbuna
• Wheat-germ and pure-cultured spirulina for easy-to-digest plant nutrition
• Added vitamins and minerals for balanced daily feeding
• Supports vivid coloration and steady, healthy growth
• Floating pellets encourage natural surface grazing

How to Feed

• Feed 2 to 3 times a day, only what your fish finish within a few minutes
• Choose Mini pellets for smaller cichlids and Medium for larger adults
• Ideal for African mbuna and other herbivorous cichlids
• Reseal the pack and store in a cool, dry place

Guaranteed Analysis

A spirulina and wheat-germ herbivore formula. See the package for the full analysis.

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Pair It With

• Hikari Cichlid Staple as an economical everyday diet
• Ocean Nutrition Cichlid Omni Pellets for omnivorous and carnivorous cichlids
• Browse all freshwater supplies and fish foods

Frequently Asked Questions

Which cichlids is it for?
Herbivorous, plant-eating cichlids such as African mbuna that thrive on a vegetable-based diet.

How is Excel different from Cichlid Staple?
Excel is a spirulina and wheat-germ herbivore formula, while Cichlid Staple is an economical general-purpose daily diet.

Freshwater or saltwater?
Freshwater. It is made for freshwater cichlids.

Mini or Medium pellets?
Choose Mini for smaller cichlids and Medium for larger adults.