{"product_id":"vitalis-cichlid-herbivore-pellets","title":"Vitalis Cichlid Herbivore Pellets 1.5mm","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;color:#1a1a1a;max-width:860px;line-height:1.7;\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVitalis Cichlid Herbivore Pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitalis-cichlid-carnivore-pellets\"\u003eVitalis Cichlid Carnivore Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e. See all \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/dry-fish-food\/Freshwater\"\u003efreshwater dry foods\u003c\/a\u003e.\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;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e37% protein with a heavy algae and spirulina base, matched to a grazing gut\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft, slow-sinking 1.5mm pellet for fish from 1.5 to 5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural pigments for the blues and yellows of Labidochromis and Metriaclima\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable in water up to 24 hours, low leaching\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e140g resealable pot, 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\u003eMbuna 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.\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 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.\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;\"\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 size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.5mm, 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 size\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e140g (4.9 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, algae, 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 37%, fat 7.4%, fibre 1.8%, inorganic matter 16%, 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-carnivore-pellets\"\u003eVitalis Cichlid Carnivore Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e, for peacocks, haps and American cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/vitalis-tropical-grazing-pellets-8mm-80g\"\u003eVitalis Tropical Grazing Pellets 8mm\u003c\/a\u003e, an algae grazing pellet mbuna will work at for hours\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\u003eMy mbuna are bloated. Is this the fix?\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan peacocks and haps eat it?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. In a mixed Malawi tank feed everyone the Herbivore Pellets; it is the safe choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs 1.5mm big enough for adult mbuna?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes for fish up to about 5 inches. Larger tropheus and petrochromis will also take it happily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Vitalis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48089457459419,"sku":"00027","price":16.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/Vitalis_Herbivore-Pellets_140g_359092.webp?v=1766826036","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/vitalis-cichlid-herbivore-pellets","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}