- Sku: 00025
- Vendor: Vitalis
Vitalis Cichlid Carnivore Pellets
Vitalis Cichlid Carnivore Pellets are a 47% protein soft pellet for the cichlids that eat fish, insects and crustaceans in the wild: peacocks and haps from Lake Malawi, Tanganyikan shell dwellers and Julidochromis, and the South American dwarfs like apistos and rams. Whole fish meal, squid, shrimp and mussel give a protein source these fish can actually digest, and the pellet sinks slowly so midwater cichlids feed naturally. For mbuna and other grazers use the Vitalis Cichlid Herbivore Pellets. See all freshwater dry foods.
Features
- 47.5% protein from whole fish meal, molluscs and crustaceans
- Soft, slow-sinking pellet that is easy to digest
- Natural pigments for the reds, blues and yellows of peacocks and haps
- Stable in water up to 24 hours with low leaching
- Two pellet sizes in resealable pots, made in the UK by World Feeds
Who it is for
Aulonocara peacocks, Malawi haps such as Protomelas, Nimbochromis and Copadichromis, Tanganyikans such as Julidochromis, Neolamprologus and shell dwellers, and South and Central American cichlids including apistogramma, rams, nannacara, laetacara and juvenile larger species.
Feeding Guide
Feed once or twice a day, only what is eaten in two minutes. Cichlids beg convincingly; keep them slightly hungry and they will color up and behave better. Fast one day a week for adult fish.
Choose Your Size
- 1mm (140g pot): juveniles, apistos, rams, shell dwellers and any cichlid under 3 inches
- 4mm (160g pot): adult peacocks, haps and larger American cichlids
Specifications
| Brand | Vitalis (World Feeds, UK) |
| Pellet sizes | 1mm or 4mm, soft, slow sinking |
| Pot sizes | 1mm in 140g (4.9 oz), 4mm in 160g (5.6 oz) |
| Water type | Freshwater |
| Main ingredients | Fish and fish derivatives, vegetable derivatives, molluscs and crustaceans, oils and fats, minerals |
| Country of origin | United Kingdom |
Typical analysis from the manufacturer label: protein 47.5%, fat 10.1%, fibre 0.5%, inorganic matter 20%, moisture 19%. Check the pot for the current batch.
Recommended Pairings
- Vitalis Cichlid Herbivore Pellets, for the mbuna side of a mixed Malawi tank
- Frozen freshwater foods, for variety
- Cichlids in the store
FAQ
Can I feed this to a mixed peacock and mbuna tank? Feed the Herbivore Pellets to the whole tank. Peacocks tolerate a lower protein diet far better than mbuna tolerate a high one.
Which size for a 2 inch peacock? 1mm until about 3 inches, then move to 4mm.
Will it make the water cloudy? No. Feed lightly and the pellets stay whole until eaten.
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Vitalis Cichlid Carnivore Pellets
