TetraCichlid Floating Cichlid Pellets

TetraCichlid Floating Cichlid Pellets are a hearty staple for top- and mid-water-feeding cichlids, sold in a 6 Ounces container (model AQ-77063-10).

Pellets for cichlids

Pellets suit cichlids that are past the flake stage but not yet big enough for sticks. They hold together in the water, so fish can chase them without the food breaking into dust. Floating pellets also let you see how much is being eaten and remove what is left.

Color and nutrition

Tetra describes the pellets as scientifically developed and protein-rich, with a natural color enhancer to bring out the color of your fish. They are made as a nutritionally balanced daily diet that maintains vitality. The ProCare formula is intended to support the immune system.

Clear water

The clear-water formula will not cloud water when used as directed.

Feeding tips

• Feed once or twice daily.
• Offer only what your cichlids eat within a couple of minutes.
• Scatter pellets so less dominant fish can eat.
• Net out any floating leftovers.

Where it fits in a diet

Most cichlids do best on a varied diet. Use these pellets as the main staple and rotate in other textures: Tetra Cichlid Crisps for mid-water feeders, or sinking pellets for species that feed lower. For bigger fish, TetraCichlid floating sticks are the next size up.

Who it suits

Keepers of angelfish, convicts, firemouths, many Rift Lake species and other medium cichlids that feed near the surface. Herbivorous mbuna may need a food with more plant matter as their main diet, with these pellets as an occasional addition.

Keep the container closed and in a cool, dry place. A 6 Ounces tub is a manageable size that most keepers can finish before the food loses freshness.

If you keep a breeding pair, pellets are easy to break into smaller pieces for fry once they are free-swimming. Crush a few between your fingers and scatter the fragments near the nest so the young can feed without competing with adults.