Description

Vitalis® Cichlid Herbivore Flakes

Product Specification:

Vitalis Cichlid Herbivore Flakes is a premium, high-performance daily diet specifically formulated to meet the complex nutritional requirements of herbivorous cichlids from the Great Rift Lakes of Africa. Unlike traditional high-temperature extruded foods, Vitalis uses a unique low-temperature process that preserves the integrity of the natural ingredients, ensuring a highly palatable and nutrient-dense flake that supports the specialised digestive systems of these species.

Key Features and Benefits

• Soft Flake Technology: These flakes are uniquely large and soft, providing a more natural texture that is easily manipulated and consumed. The large flake size allows the aquarist to tailor the feeding experience to the size of the fish by lightly crushing them or feeding them whole.

• Algae-Rich Profile: Formulated with a high concentration of premium algae, including Spirulina, to replicate the natural biofilm and Aufwuchs that these fish graze on in the wild. This provides essential minerals and vitamins that are vital for metabolic health.

• Optimal Digestive Health: Herbivorous cichlids possess exceptionally long intestinal tracts. Vitalis Flakes are designed for high digestibility, incorporating high-quality dietary fibre and natural ingredients that reduce the risk of digestive stasis and “bloat.”

• Natural Colour Enhancement: The inclusion of natural pigments from algae and crustaceans promotes the development of vivid, authentic colours, ensuring that the metallic blues, yellows, and oranges of rift-lake cichlids are displayed at their peak.

• Low Waste Production: The high bioavailability of the ingredients means more nutrients are absorbed by the fish and less organic matter is expelled into the aquarium. This helps maintain the stable, alkaline water conditions required by these species.

Ideal For

Vitalis Cichlid Herbivore Flakes are perfectly suited for:

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

• Lake Tanganyika Cichlids: Including Tropheus species and Eretmodus.

• Other Herbivores: Various herbivorous riverine cichlids and larger herbivorous community fish.

Feeding Instructions

Note: To maintain the freshness and soft texture of the flakes, always ensure the lid is replaced immediately after use. Store in a cool, dry place.

Guaranteed Analysis

The following table details the nutritional values for Vitalis Cichlid Herbivore Flakes:

Key Ingredients

Fish and fish derivatives, derivatives of vegetable origin, algae (including Spirulina platensis), molluscs and crustaceans, oils and fats, minerals, vitamins. Additives: Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Zinc sulphate monohydrate, Manganous sulphate monohydrate, Ferrous sulphate monohydrate, Calcium iodate anhydrous.

The Vitalis Philosophy

Vitalis focuses on “ancestral feeding,” using sustainably sourced ingredients and cold-processing techniques to deliver a diet that is as close to nature as possible. By prioritising raw material quality and digestive safety, Vitalis Cichlid Herbivore Flakes ensure that your fish not only survive but thrive in a home aquarium environment, displaying natural behaviours and optimal health.