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Dymax Cichlid Max Floating Pellet Food, 380 g

Dymax Cichlid Max Floating Pellet Food, 380 g

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Everyday High-Protein Pellet for Established Carnivorous Cichlid Tanks

The Dymax Cichlid Max Pellets (380g) is the standard regular-supply container in the Cichlid Max range, suited for established freshwater cichlid tanks with two or more fish on a consistent daily feeding schedule. The formula is the same as the 120g: 45% protein from fish meal, krill meal, and squid meal, with pure-cultured astaxanthin for color enhancement and linoleic acid highlighted for healthy organ function and reproductive support. At 380g, the supply is practical for several weeks of daily feeding without the bulk storage requirements of the 800g.

The 3mm floating pellet format is the single most important product specification for the cichlid audience. Cichlids are aggressive surface feeders that strike prey at or near the waterline — a floating pellet presents in their natural strike zone and is cleaned up efficiently without leaving food to decompose on the substrate. The formula's specific targeting of North, Central, and South American carnivorous cichlid species reflects the nutritional profile of that fish group: high protein demand, strong palatability response to krill and squid, and particular benefit from astaxanthin-based color support to maintain the vivid reds, oranges, and yellows that define many popular American cichlid species.

The 45% protein level is the highest of any Dymax food and genuinely appropriate for the high metabolic demands of large carnivorous cichlids, which process protein more efficiently than most tropical community fish.

Key Features:

  • 3mm floating pellet for the surface-strike feeding behavior of carnivorous American cichlids
  • 45% protein — highest in the Dymax food range; appropriate for the high metabolic demands of carnivorous cichlids
  • Pure-cultured astaxanthin for natural color enhancement, with a more specific quality designation than standard astaxanthin
  • Linoleic acid for healthy organ support and improvement of reproductive capacity
  • Specifically targets North, Central, and South American carnivorous cichlid species and large tropical freshwater fish
  • Krill meal and squid meal provide high-palatability marine proteins in the formula base
  • Kelp for plant-based nutritional balance alongside the animal protein stack
  • Garlic extract for feeding stimulation and palatability in established cichlid tanks
  • β-Glucan immune support; Bacillus Subtilis probiotic for digestive efficiency and waste management
  • 380g / 13.4oz standard supply for regular daily cichlid feeding programs

Ideal For:

  • Established cichlid tanks with two or more American carnivorous cichlids where the 120g runs out too quickly and the 800g is more than needed before freshness becomes a concern
  • Cichlid breeders conditioning breeding pairs or grow-out fish who specifically want the linoleic acid content for reproductive support alongside high-protein daily feeding
  • Pet stores and aquatic retailers stocking the standard display unit of Cichlid Max for cichlid hobbyist shoppers as their regular restock purchase

Pro Tips:

  • Pair Cichlid Max with the reproductive conditioning context when marketing to breeders. The linoleic acid claim is the most unique nutritional positioning in the product — no other Dymax food makes a reproductive health claim. Cichlid breeders conditioning pairs for spawning pay close attention to diet, and Cichlid Max's explicit reproductive support angle is a relevant differentiator worth naming in any retail conversation about the product.
  • In multi-cichlid tanks, feed dominant and subordinate fish separately if possible. Large carnivorous cichlids establish strict feeding hierarchies. A dominant Oscar or Jack Dempsey will aggressively monopolize the feeding zone. Directing the first portion of floating pellets to the dominant fish at one end of the tank while introducing a second small portion at the other end gives subordinate fish a better chance of feeding before the dominant fish turns.
  • Monitor water parameters more closely when feeding a 45% protein food daily. High-protein foods produce more ammonia as a byproduct of protein metabolism. In heavily stocked cichlid tanks already producing high waste loads from large-bodied fish, a 45% protein food fed incorrectly can stress the nitrogen cycle. Correct portion sizing — only what fish clear in three to five minutes — is especially important at this protein level.

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