Tropical Malawi Chips - 130g

Product overview

Tropical Malawi Chips are a plant-dominant daily food for East African cichlids, especially Lake Malawi mbuna. These fish graze aufwuchs on rocks and need a fibre-rich diet. High-protein foods can cause digestive problems, including Malawi bloat.

The tiny, slowly sinking chips use digestible vegetable proteins, including Spirulina platensis (min. 3.4%) and green pea (min. 4%). Chip size and texture suit a cichlid mouth and encourage natural chewing.

Key features

• Made for mbuna grazers: Plant-based formula for herbivorous cichlid digestion.
• L-carnitine: Supports fat metabolism, energy, and condition.
• Mouthbrooding females: Useful after fasting while holding fry, to help rebuild body condition.
• Immunity: Kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum) for iodine and vitamins.
• Digestion: Nettle and dietary fibre to support gut function.
• Wheat germ: Unsaturated fatty acids for cell membranes and breeding condition.

Water and system compatibility

• Water: Freshwater aquariums only. Not for marine or reef tanks.
• Species: Herbivorous Lake Malawi cichlids (mbuna) and other grazing cichlids.

Feeding instructions

Always follow dosage & directions on product packaging.

• Schedule: Feed several times a day in small portions they can finish in a few minutes.
• Aggression: Mbuna can be aggressive at feeding time. Scatter chips across the surface so less dominant fish and hiding females can eat without crossing into other territories.

Specifications

• Brand: Tropical
• Size: 130 g (250 ml canister)
• Form: 1.5 mm tiny sinking chips / granules
• Guaranteed analysis: Crude protein 43.0%, crude oils/fats 9.0%, crude fibre 2.0%, moisture 10.0%