FishScience Malawi Flake Food

Fish Science Malawi Flake Food is a specialist diet formulated specifically for Malawi cichlids and other algae-grazing fish. Built around a three-algae formula and complementary natural ingredients, it closely reflects what these fish eat in their native Lake Malawi habitat — making it a considered choice for keepers who take their cichlid husbandry seriously.

Three-Algae Formula

The foundation of this food is a combination of Spirulina, Chlorella, and Kelp — three algae that together recreate the plant-based grazing diet Malawi cichlids are adapted to. This isn't a token inclusion; algae make up a core part of the formulation and directly support both condition and colouration.

Natural Colour Enhancement

Spirulina and Chlorella are well established as natural colour-enhancing ingredients in cichlid diets. Regular feeding supports the vivid, saturated pigmentation these fish are known for without relying on artificial additives.

Insect Meal and Digestive Health

Insect meal is included to support digestive health and reduce waste output — a practical benefit in any cichlid setup. Cleaner digestion means less ammonia load in the water, which matters especially in harder, higher-pH Malawi-style aquariums.

Supporting Ingredients

Beyond the algae and insect meal, the formula includes beta glucans, garlic, and omega-3 oils from salmon to support immune function and overall fish health. The full composition includes cereals, fish and fish derivatives, vegetables (spinach, paprika, pea), brewers yeast, molluscs and crustaceans, lecithin, antioxidants, and colourants.

Nutritional Analysis

• Protein: 37%
• Oil: 5%
• Fibre: 2.2%
• Moisture: 6%
• Ash: 4.5%
• Vitamin A: 16,000 IU/kg
• Vitamin D3: 900 IU/kg
• Vitamin C: 280 mg/kg
• Vitamin E: 65 mg/kg

Feeding Guide

Feed one to two times daily, offering only as much as your fish will consume within a few minutes. Remove any uneaten food promptly to maintain water quality.

Fish Science Malawi Flake Food is available in a range of sizes to suit tanks of different scales, from smaller species-only setups to larger community cichlid displays. Select the size that matches your feeding volume and storage preference from the options above.