API Cichlid Pellets Large 200gm.

• 33.6% minimum crude protein – whole menhaden fish meal and shrimp meal as the leading protein sources.
• Floats, then softens – large cichlids feed readily at the surface; the pellet holds its shape long enough to be caught before breaking down.
• Spirulina and banana flour – natural colour enhancers alongside the protein base, rather than synthetic dye alone.
• Full vitamin and mineral premix – chelated trace minerals for better uptake than inorganic mineral salts.

Transcribed verbatim from the API Cichlid Large Pellets label, checked 7 August 2026.

Whole wheat, whole menhaden fish meal, shrimp meal, wheat middlings, pea protein, cane molasses, fish oil, brewers dried yeast, hydrated sodium calcium aluminosilicate, banana flour, spirulina, vitamins and minerals (L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (Vitamin C), inositol, a-tocopherol acetate (Vitamin E), nicotinic acid, calcium pantothenate, iron amino acid chelate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, ferrous sulphate, zinc amino acid chelate, vitamin B1 supplement, manganese oxide, zinc oxide, manganese amino acid chelate, menadione sodium bisulfite complex (Vitamin K), vitamin A acetate, folic acid, vitamin B12 supplement, copper sulphate, biotin, copper amino acid chelate, calcium iodate, vitamin D3 supplement, sodium molybdate), garlic powder, DL-methionine, choline chloride, L-lysine, L-threonine, vanilla powder, BHA/citric acid/propyl gallate (as preservatives).

API sizes its cichlid pellets by fish length, not by tank size. Choose Large for cichlids over 5 inches; a smaller cichlid on a Large pellet may struggle to fit it in its mouth, which wastes food and fouls water.

Feed twice a day, only as much as your fish will consume within 3 minutes. Large cichlids are strong feeders and will beg past the point of being full – stick to the 3-minute rule rather than the fish's enthusiasm.

Suitable for:

• Oscars and other large cichlids over 5 inches, as a primary diet

Not suitable for:

• Small or juvenile cichlids under 5 inches – the pellet size is too large; choose a Medium or Small pellet instead
• Invertebrates or plants sensitive to overfeeding residue – large cichlid tanks foul quickly if this is overfed

• API Freshwater Master Multi Test Kit 5 in 1 – large, messy feeders push ammonia and nitrite harder than a light-bioload tank.
• API Aquarium Salt – for routine water changes in the same tank.

This is a consumable food product, so no manufacturer warranty period applies. This does not affect your rights under the Australian Consumer Law: if the product is faulty, unsafe or not as described, you are entitled to a remedy. Ships as standard freight.

What size cichlid is this pellet for?

API formulates this as its Large pellet for cichlids over 5 inches, such as oscars and larger Central, South American and African species. Smaller cichlids should be fed a smaller pellet size.

Does this pellet enhance colour?

Yes. Spirulina and banana flour in the formula are natural colour enhancers, alongside the overall protein and vitamin base that supports general health and vibrancy.

Will this pellet cloud the water if I overfeed?

Yes. Feed only what your cichlids clear within 3 minutes. Large cichlids often beg for more than they need, and uneaten pellets breaking down on the substrate are a common cause of cloudy water and ammonia spikes.