{"product_id":"tropical-malawi-chips-130g","title":"Tropical Malawi Chips - 130g","description":"\u003ch3\u003eProduct overview\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTropical 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for mbuna grazers:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant-based formula for herbivorous cichlid digestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eL-carnitine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Supports fat metabolism, energy, and condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMouthbrooding females:\u003c\/strong\u003e Useful after fasting while holding fry, to help rebuild body condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImmunity:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kelp (Ascophyllum nodosum) for iodine and vitamins.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDigestion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Nettle and dietary fibre to support gut function.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWheat germ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Unsaturated fatty acids for cell membranes and breeding condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWater and system compatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater aquariums only. Not for marine or reef tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpecies:\u003c\/strong\u003e Herbivorous Lake Malawi cichlids (mbuna) and other grazing cichlids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAlways follow dosage \u0026amp; directions on product packaging.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSchedule:\u003c\/strong\u003e Feed several times a day in small portions they can finish in a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAggression:\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tropical\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 130 g (250 ml canister)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eForm:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 mm tiny sinking chips \/ granules\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed analysis:\u003c\/strong\u003e Crude protein 43.0%, crude oils\/fats 9.0%, crude fibre 2.0%, moisture 10.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tropical","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56325965775153,"sku":null,"price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0922\/6066\/3601\/files\/tropical_malawichips.png?v=1789689137","url":"https:\/\/www.williamstownaquarium.com.au\/products\/tropical-malawi-chips-130g","provider":"Williamstown Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}