TetraCichlid Large Flake Food

TetraCichlid Large Flake Food is a protein-rich staple for top- and mid-water cichlids, sold in a 5.65oz container (model AQ-16147-10). The flakes are cut larger than standard tropical flakes so cichlids can take bigger bites.

Why large flakes

Cichlids grow bigger and feed more aggressively than most community fish. Small flakes vanish into the water column before they are eaten, while large flakes stay together long enough for fish to grab them. That means less waste and easier portion control.

Daily nutrition

Tetra builds the flakes as a nutritionally balanced diet for health, color and vitality. The ProCare formula is intended to support the immune system, and added biotin helps maintain a healthy metabolism.

Clear water

The clear-water formula will not cloud water when used as directed. Cichlids are messy eaters, so portion size matters: feed only what disappears in a couple of minutes.

Best fit

• Juvenile and medium cichlids
• Angelfish and other mid-water species
• Mixed cichlid tanks alongside pellets

Bigger adults usually prefer pellets or sticks. For those, see TetraCichlid floating sticks.

Feeding tips

Scatter flakes across the surface so dominant fish cannot guard all the food. Feed once or twice a day. Juveniles grow fast and benefit from smaller, more frequent meals.

Compare

For a more uniform format with less dust, look at Tetra Cichlid Crisps. Many keepers rotate flakes with a pellet to vary texture and nutrition through the week.

Who it suits

Keepers of young and mid-size cichlids who want a familiar, inexpensive daily flake. A 5.65oz container lasts a modest tank a good while; keep it sealed and dry so the flakes stay fresh and do not clump.

When switching a group of cichlids onto these flakes, mix them with the old food for several days. Aggressive fish usually take new food first, and the rest follow once they see it eaten. Feeding at the same time each day also reduces squabbling.