Description

Tropical® Soft Line Africa Herbivore (Sinking Chips)

Product Specification:

Tropical Soft Line Africa Herbivore M is a professional-grade daily diet in the form of soft, sinking chips, specifically developed for herbivorous and omnivorous African cichlids. As part of the innovative Soft Line range, this food features a unique “soft-moist” texture that provides exceptional palatability and easy digestion. It is an ideal nutritional solution for species that require a high proportion of plant matter and algae to maintain optimum health and prevent specialised digestive complications.

Key Features and Benefits

• Soft Chip Technology: The chips are pliable and tender, providing a natural mouthfeel that is immediately accepted by sensitive species. This texture mimics the softness of natural algae films (Aufwuchs) found on rocks in the Great African Rift Lakes.

• Algae-Rich Formula: Contains a diverse blend of nutrient-dense algae, including Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis), Chlorella, and Laminaria. These ingredients provide essential vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyll, which support healthy digestion and robust gut flora.

• Intense Colour Enhancement: Naturally high levels of carotenoids from algae and red pepper extract promote the development of vivid, natural colours. This ensures that the intricate patterns and metallic sheens of African cichlids are displayed at their peak.

• Immune System Support: Fortified with Beta-glucan, a natural immune modulator, along with garlic and high-quality vegetable proteins to bolster the fish’s resistance to pathogens and environmental stress.

• Digestive Safety: The soft structure and high fibre content are specifically designed to be easily processed by the long digestive tracts of herbivorous cichlids, significantly reducing the risk of “bloat” and other metabolic disorders common in rift-lake species.

Ideal For

The “M” size (medium sinking chips) is perfectly suited for medium-to-large herbivorous and omnivorous African species, including:

• Lake Malawi Cichlids: Particularly Mbuna species such as Labidochromis, Pseudotropheus, Labeotropheus, and Metriaclima.

• Lake Tanganyika Cichlids: Including Tropheus, Simochromis, Eretmodus, and Petrochromis.

• Other African Herbivores: Various Tilapia species and herbivorous riverine cichlids from the Congo or Nile basins.

Feeding Instructions

Note: To maintain the unique soft-moist consistency of the chips, always ensure the lid is hermetically sealed immediately after use. Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight.

Guaranteed Analysis

The following table details the nutritional values for the Soft Line Africa Herbivore M chips:

Key Ingredients

Algae (including Spirulina platensis 20%, Laminaria digitata 1.5%, Chlorella vulgaris 1.5%), fish and fish derivatives (herring meal), molluscs and crustaceans (including whole shrimp meal 2%, krill meal 2%), cereals, derivatives of vegetable origin (including garlic 3.5%, red pepper extract 2,500 mg/kg), vegetable protein extracts, yeasts (including Beta-1.3/1.6-Glucan 1,000 mg/kg), oils and fats, minerals.

The Tropical Quality Standard

With over 40 years of expertise, Tropical is a global leader in the manufacture of premium aquatic diets. The Soft Line Africa series is produced in Poland using state-of-the-art technology to ensure nutrient integrity and food safety. By choosing Tropical Soft Line, you are providing your African cichlids with a biologically appropriate, highly digestible diet that supports their specialised dietary requirements and natural beauty.