{"product_id":"xtreme-cichlid-peewee-1-5-slow-sinking-pellet","title":"Cichlid PeeWee™-1.5 Slow-Sinking Pellet","description":"\u003cp\u003eXtreme Aquatic Foods Cichlid PeeWee is a 1.5mm slow-sinking pellet built to bring out incredible color and steady growth in freshwater cichlids. A krill and spirulina formula with an added vitamin pack delivers the rich marine protein and plant based pigments that African and New World cichlids crave, all in a clearwater formula that stays easy on water quality. Made in the USA and offered here in 2.5 oz, 5 oz, 10 oz, and 20 oz sizes. Browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003efish food\u003c\/a\u003e selection for the rest of your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003efreshwater\u003c\/a\u003e feeding routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e1.5mm slow-sinking pellets sized for top and mid-water feeding cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrill and spirulina formula rich in marine protein and natural pigments\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin pack added to support overall health and disease resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally enhances red, blue, and yellow cichlid coloration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eClearwater formula that is highly digestible and easy on water quality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProfessional formula developed by an award winning fish farm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eGreat For\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCichlid PeeWee is made for freshwater cichlids of all kinds. African cichlids such as peacocks (Aulonocara), mbuna, haplochromis, and frontosa show their best color on it, and it works just as well for New World and Central American cichlids. The slow-sinking 1.5mm pellet suits top and mid-water feeders and is small enough for juveniles and smaller mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed two to three times daily, offering only what your fish will finish in a couple of minutes. The slow-sinking pellets give surface and mid-water feeders time to eat. Remove any uneaten food to keep water quality high.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;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:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;font-weight:600;text-align:left;\"\u003eValue\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCrude Protein (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e38%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCrude Fat (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCrude Fiber (max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePhosphorus (min.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.9%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMoisture (max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e12%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAsh (max.)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e11%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-community-peewee-slow-sinking-pellet\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eXtreme Community PeeWee\u003c\/a\u003e, the community version of the same 1.5mm pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-spirulina-flakes\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eXtreme Spirulina Flakes\u003c\/a\u003e for extra greens for herbivorous mbuna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\" style=\"color:#666;font-weight:600;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003efish food and nutrition\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat fish is Cichlid PeeWee for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFreshwater cichlids of all kinds, including African peacocks, mbuna, and haps as well as New World and Central American cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the pellets sink?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are slow-sinking, so surface and mid-water feeders have time to eat as the pellets drift down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they small enough for juveniles?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The 1.5mm pellet is small enough for juveniles and smaller mouths while still satisfying adult cichlids.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it really improve color?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eKrill and spirulina are naturally rich in pigments, so regular feeding helps bring out vivid reds, blues, and yellows.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xtreme","offers":[{"title":"2.5 oz (70g)","offer_id":48902097961179,"sku":"2313","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 oz (141g)","offer_id":48902097993947,"sku":"2133","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 oz (283g)","offer_id":48910977433819,"sku":"2134","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 oz (560g)","offer_id":48910977466587,"sku":"2217","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_cef8d8b7-1479-4da4-9e5e-32fb19effb15.jpg?v=1782253794","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-cichlid-peewee-1-5-slow-sinking-pellet","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}