FishScience Malawi Pellet Food

Fish Science Malawi Pellet Food is a sinking pellet diet formulated specifically for Malawi cichlids and other algae-grazing fish. Built around a three-algae core and enriched with insect meal, it reflects the natural feeding behaviour of these fish far more closely than generic cichlid foods.

Three-Algae Formula

The diet is centred on a combination of Spirulina, Chlorella, and Kelp — three algae that together replicate the biofilm and algae-based grazing that Malawi cichlids rely on in Lake Malawi. This is not a token inclusion; algae appear as a named primary ingredient rather than a trace additive.

Insect Meal for Digestion and Waste Reduction

Insect meal is incorporated to support digestive efficiency and reduce the amount of waste produced in the aquarium. For Malawi setups where water quality is paramount, this has a direct, practical benefit for both fish health and filtration load.

Natural Health-Supporting Ingredients

• Beta Glucans to support immune function
• Garlic as a natural health promoter
• Omega-3 oils from salmon oil for condition and vitality
• Spinach, Paprika, and Pea providing plant-based nutritional balance

Colour Enhancement

Spirulina and Chlorella are well established for their natural colour-enhancing properties. Regular feeding supports the development and maintenance of the vivid colouration Malawi cichlids are kept for, without relying on artificial pigment additives.

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: 280mg/kg
• Vitamin E: 65mg/kg

Composition

Cereals, algae (Spirulina, Chlorella, Kelp), insect meal, fish and fish derivatives, vegetables (Spinach, Paprika, Pea), brewers yeast, garlic, salmon oil, molluscs and crustaceans, lecithin, antioxidants and colourants.

Feeding Guide

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

Fish Science Malawi Pellet Food gives Malawi cichlid keepers a nutritionally considered, algae-forward diet that works with the natural biology of these fish rather than against it.