{"product_id":"dymax-cichlid-max-floating-pellet-food-800-g","title":"Dymax Cichlid Max Floating Pellet Food, 800 g","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eBulk High-Protein Pellet for Large Cichlid Collections and Breeding Operations\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eThe Dymax Cichlid Max Pellets (800g) is the largest container in the Cichlid Max range, suited for heavily stocked cichlid tanks, cichlid breeders running multiple production or grow-out tanks simultaneously, fish stores feeding display cichlid tanks daily, and aquaculture operations maintaining large American cichlid collections. The formula is unchanged from the 120g and 380g: 45% protein from fish meal, krill meal, and squid meal, a 3mm floating pellet format for surface-strike carnivorous cichlid feeding behavior, pure-cultured astaxanthin for color, and linoleic acid highlighted for organ and reproductive support.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003eAt 800g, the per-gram cost is the lowest in the Cichlid Max range, though the difference from the 380g is modest. The practical case for the 800g is volume management: for an operation feeding multiple cichlid tanks daily, restocking less frequently from a single large container is more efficient than managing several smaller containers. The 800g also serves retail stores that want to keep a deep stock of Cichlid Max on hand without reordering weekly — the bulk container supports display replenishment and provides the full range depth alongside the 120g and 380g.\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3mm floating pellet for carnivorous American cichlid surface-strike feeding behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e45% protein — the highest in the Dymax food range — from fish meal, krill meal, and squid meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePure-cultured astaxanthin for vivid, natural color development in cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLinoleic acid for healthy organ function and improvement of reproductive capacity in breeding operations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTargets North, Central, and South American carnivorous cichlid species and large tropical freshwater fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKelp, wheat germ, and spirulina provide supporting nutritional depth beyond the animal protein base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGarlic extract for palatability in large-format daily feeding programs\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eβ-Glucan immune support; Bacillus Subtilis probiotic for digestive health and waste efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e800g \/ 28.2oz bulk container for the lowest per-gram cost in the Cichlid Max range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIdeal For:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge cichlid tanks of 100 gallons or more with heavy stocking where daily consumption at three meals per day makes the 380g impractical as a primary supply\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCichlid breeding operations running multiple conditioning, spawning, and grow-out tanks simultaneously where a single 800g supply covers all tanks through a full breeding cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePet stores and aquatic retailers maintaining cichlid display tanks daily who need bulk pricing and reduced restock frequency on a high-protein dedicated cichlid pellet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003ePro Tips:\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecant two to three weeks of supply into a sealed secondary container. \u003c\/strong\u003eOpening an 800g container multiple times daily introduces humidity every time, which causes floating pellets to absorb moisture and lose their buoyancy over time — a softened, water-logged pellet sinks and loses its effectiveness as a surface-feeding tool. Decanting a working portion preserves both texture and feeding effectiveness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFor breeding operations, increase feeding frequency during pre-conditioning. \u003c\/strong\u003eWhen conditioning cichlid breeding pairs in the weeks before a planned spawn attempt, increasing from two to three daily feedings of Cichlid Max — sized to what the pair clears in three to five minutes — takes advantage of the linoleic acid content more aggressively during the period when nutritional conditioning has the most influence on reproductive readiness.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTrack ammonia weekly when feeding the 800g to a large collection. \u003c\/strong\u003eThe compounding effect of 45% protein across multiple tanks all fed from the same supply can create nitrogen management issues if portions aren't carefully controlled. A brief weekly ammonia and nitrite check across all tanks receiving Cichlid Max helps catch any emerging water quality pattern before it affects fish health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOnline exclusive: this item is ordered in for you and is usually ready within a few business days. Choose in-store pickup, local delivery or shipping at checkout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CoralVue","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53881750290725,"sku":"DM-CCM532","price":49.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0829\/5242\/1669\/files\/cv-t-2955.jpg?v=1790050505","url":"https:\/\/picayunepets.com\/products\/dymax-cichlid-max-floating-pellet-food-800-g","provider":"Poseidon's Pets of Picayune","version":"1.0","type":"link"}