Vitalis Cichlid Herbivore Pellets 1.5mm

Vitalis Cichlid Herbivore Pellets are built for the grazing cichlids of Lake Malawi and Tanganyika. Mbuna and tropheus scrape algae off rock all day in the wild, and their long gut cannot handle the rich food a peacock or hap eats. This pellet keeps protein at 37% and fills the rest with algae, spirulina and vegetable matter, so the fish get color and growth without the bloat that kills so many mbuna on the wrong diet. For peacocks, haps and American cichlids use the Vitalis Cichlid Carnivore Pellets. See all freshwater dry foods.

Features

• 37% protein with a heavy algae and spirulina base, matched to a grazing gut
• Soft, slow-sinking 1.5mm pellet for fish from 1.5 to 5 inches
• Natural pigments for the blues and yellows of Labidochromis and Metriaclima
• Stable in water up to 24 hours, low leaching
• 140g resealable pot, made in the UK by World Feeds

Who it is for

Mbuna including Labidochromis, Pseudotropheus, Metriaclima, Melanochromis, Labeotropheus and Cynotilapia, plus Tropheus, Petrochromis and other grazers from Lake Tanganyika. Also a safe staple for a mixed Malawi tank.

Feeding Guide

Feed small amounts two or three times a day rather than one large meal; grazers are built to eat little and often. Only what is eaten in two minutes. Fast the tank one day a week and never feed mbuna beef heart, bloodworm or high protein pellets.

Specifications

Typical analysis from the manufacturer label: protein 37%, fat 7.4%, fibre 1.8%, inorganic matter 16%, moisture 19%. Check the pot for the current batch.

Recommended Pairings

• Vitalis Cichlid Carnivore Pellets, for peacocks, haps and American cichlids
• Vitalis Tropical Grazing Pellets 8mm, an algae grazing pellet mbuna will work at for hours
• Cichlids in the store

FAQ

My mbuna are bloated. Is this the fix? It is the right diet going forward, but a fish that is already bloated needs treatment. Talk to us about the fish before buying more food.

Can peacocks and haps eat it? Yes. In a mixed Malawi tank feed everyone the Herbivore Pellets; it is the safe choice.

Is 1.5mm big enough for adult mbuna? Yes for fish up to about 5 inches. Larger tropheus and petrochromis will also take it happily.