{"product_id":"vitalis-cichlid-carnivore-pellets","title":"Vitalis Cichlid Carnivore Pellets","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitalis Cichlid Carnivore Pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitalis-cichlid-herbivore-pellets\"\u003eVitalis Cichlid Herbivore Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e. See all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dry-fish-food\/Freshwater\"\u003efreshwater dry foods\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:#FFF8E1;border-left:4px solid #F9A825;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot for mbuna, tropheus or other herbivorous cichlids.\u003c\/strong\u003e High protein diets cause bloat in grazing cichlids, which is often fatal. If your cichlid is a Labidochromis, Pseudotropheus, Metriaclima or Tropheus, buy the Herbivore Pellets instead.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e47.5% protein from whole fish meal, molluscs and crustaceans\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, slow-sinking pellet that is easy to digest\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural pigments for the reds, blues and yellows of peacocks and haps\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable in water up to 24 hours with low leaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo pellet sizes in resealable pots, made in the UK by World Feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWho it is for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAulonocara 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeeding Guide\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1mm (140g pot):\u003c\/strong\u003e juveniles, apistos, rams, shell dwellers and any cichlid under 3 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4mm (160g pot):\u003c\/strong\u003e adult peacocks, haps and larger American cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;max-width:640px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eVitalis (World Feeds, UK)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePellet sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1mm or 4mm, soft, slow sinking\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePot sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1mm in 140g (4.9 oz), 4mm in 160g (5.6 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMain ingredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFish and fish derivatives, vegetable derivatives, molluscs and crustaceans, oils and fats, minerals\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of origin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUnited Kingdom\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:0.9em;color:#444;margin:6px 0 0;\"\u003eTypical 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitalis-cichlid-herbivore-pellets\"\u003eVitalis Cichlid Herbivore Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, for the mbuna side of a mixed Malawi tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/frozen-fish-food\/freshwater\"\u003eFrozen freshwater foods\u003c\/a\u003e, for variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/fish\/fam-cichlid\"\u003eCichlids in the store\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I feed this to a mixed peacock and mbuna tank?\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed the Herbivore Pellets to the whole tank. Peacocks tolerate a lower protein diet far better than mbuna tolerate a high one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich size for a 2 inch peacock?\u003c\/strong\u003e 1mm until about 3 inches, then move to 4mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it make the water cloudy?\u003c\/strong\u003e No. Feed lightly and the pellets stay whole until eaten.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vitalis","offers":[{"title":"1mm","offer_id":48089384354011,"sku":"00025","price":16.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4mm","offer_id":48089384386779,"sku":"00026","price":16.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Vitalis_Carnivore-Pellets_160g_359030.webp?v=1766825817","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-cichlid-carnivore-pellets","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}