Aqueon Cichlid Slow Sinking Pellets, Medium

Aqueon Cichlid Slow Sinking Fish Food Pellets in Medium Size come in a 25 Ounce container (model 100106184). The protein-rich formula is made with shrimp meal, squid meal, kelp and spirulina to suit a wide variety of cichlid species.

Slow sinking

Slow sinking pellets reach fish at every level of the tank. Surface feeders grab them on the way down, and bottom-oriented species pick them up as they settle. In a mixed cichlid tank, that spreads food more evenly than a floating pellet.

Ingredients

Shrimp and squid meal provide marine protein. Kelp and spirulina add plant matter and natural pigments. Aqueon positions the food as supporting healthy growth and vibrant coloration.

Species

Aqueon lists South American, African Rift Lake and carnivorous cichlids. That covers angelfish, severums, acaras, peacocks, haps and many others. Strictly herbivorous mbuna still need a vegetable-heavy main diet.

Pellet size

The approximate Medium granule size is 3mm, for medium and larger cichlids. A mini size is also offered for smaller species and juveniles.

Water quality

Aqueon says efficient feeding and less uneaten food help maintain water quality when fed as directed. Feed only what is eaten in a couple of minutes, and siphon any pellets that lodge in rockwork.

Feeding tips

• Feed once or twice a day.
• Scatter pellets across the tank to reduce squabbling.
• Watch shy fish to be sure they get a share.

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For a floating option, see TetraCichlid floating pellets; for a premium alternative, Hikari Cichlid Gold. The 25 Ounce tub is a good value size for large or multiple tanks. Keep it sealed and dry, and decant a smaller amount for daily use. Aqueon backs it with a Satisfaction Guarantee.

In heavily decorated Rift Lake tanks, pellets can roll into gaps between stones. Siphon those gaps during water changes, or feed in an open area near the front so pellets settle where fish can reach them and you can see what is left.