{"product_id":"hikari-cichlid-excel","title":"Hikari Cichlid Excel","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA spirulina-rich diet for plant-eating cichlids.\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-cichlid-staple\"\u003eCichlid Staple\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Cichlid Excel\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulated for herbivorous, plant-eating cichlids such as mbuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWheat-germ and pure-cultured spirulina for easy-to-digest plant nutrition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded vitamins and minerals for balanced daily feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupports vivid coloration and steady, healthy growth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating pellets encourage natural surface grazing\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed 2 to 3 times a day, only what your fish finish within a few minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eChoose Mini pellets for smaller cichlids and Medium for larger adults\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for African mbuna and other herbivorous cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReseal the pack and store in a cool, dry place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eCrude Protein (min)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e37%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#666;\"\u003eA spirulina and wheat-germ herbivore formula. See the package for the full analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMini, 2 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmall tanks or trying it out\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMini, 8.8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmaller cichlids, better value\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium, 8.8 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarger adult cichlids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHikari\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCichlid pellet (herbivore)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eFor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHerbivorous freshwater cichlids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003ePellet sizes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMini, Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eKey ingredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eWheat-germ, spirulina\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eJapan\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePair It With\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-cichlid-staple\"\u003eHikari Cichlid Staple\u003c\/a\u003e as an economical everyday diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/ocean-nutrition-cichlid-omni-pellets-small\"\u003eOcean Nutrition Cichlid Omni Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e for omnivorous and carnivorous cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater\u003c\/a\u003e supplies and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich cichlids is it for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHerbivorous, plant-eating cichlids such as African mbuna that thrive on a vegetable-based diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Excel different from Cichlid Staple?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eExcel is a spirulina and wheat-germ herbivore formula, while \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-cichlid-staple\"\u003eCichlid Staple\u003c\/a\u003e is an economical general-purpose daily diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater or saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreshwater. It is made for freshwater cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini or Medium pellets?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eChoose Mini for smaller cichlids and Medium for larger adults.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Mini 2 oz","offer_id":48114393219291,"sku":"14211","price":4.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Mini 8.8 oz","offer_id":48114393252059,"sku":"14228","price":12.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium 8.8 oz","offer_id":48114393284827,"sku":"14328","price":12.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/cichlid_excel_mini.png?v=1767895920","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-cichlid-excel","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}