Cichlid food
The right food for your cichlids according to their diet
Cichlids form a huge family, from the South American carnivore to the herbivorous grazers of Lake Malawi. Their food must match their diet: too much protein harms a herbivore, too much plant matter weakens a carnivore. AnimalParadise offers targeted pellets to support the colour, vitality and growth of each species.
Carnivorous or herbivorous cichlids, which food?
Carnivorous and omnivorous cichlids (discus, angelfish, American cichlids) enjoy pellets rich in animal protein and krill. Herbivorous grazers from the great African lakes, such as the Mbuna, need plant-dominant, spirulina-based formulas to avoid the intestinal troubles caused by excess protein.
How do I boost colour and growth?
Pellets enriched with natural pigments, carotenoids and spirulina intensify the reds and blues so typical of cichlids. Combined with a measured protein intake and regular feedings, they support harmonious growth without needlessly fattening the fish.
Our range for cichlids
- Protein pellets : for carnivorous and omnivorous cichlids needing a sustained animal intake.
- Plant formulas : spirulina-based for the herbivorous grazers of the African lakes.
- Colour pellets : enriched with pigments to revive intense reds and blues.
The AnimalParadise expert tip: identify your cichlids’ diet first before choosing: an Mbuna fed like a carnivore quickly develops digestive trouble, while a plant-based base keeps it in full health.
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