Cichlid Gold Food Pellet

Cichlid Gold Food Pellet

Cichlid Gold Food Pellet is an advanced colour-enhancing pellet food for all types of cichlids and large ornamental fish. It is a freshwater fish food for South African hobbyists who want a dedicated cichlid pellet to bring out the colour in their display fish.

Key Benefits

• Advanced colour-enhancing formulation, designed to support vibrant colour in cichlids and large ornamental fish
• Suits all types of cichlids, so one food can work across a mixed cichlid tank
• Also suitable for other large ornamental fish
• Pellet format with two pellet sizes, so you can match the food to the mouth size of your fish

How to Use

• Choose the pellet size that suits the size of your fish (see Available Sizes below).
• Follow the feeding guidance on the product packaging.
• Remove any uneaten food from the aquarium.

Suitable For

• All types of cichlids
• Large ornamental fish
• Freshwater aquariums

Available Sizes

Available in two approximate pellet sizes:

• Small: 1-2 mm (approx. 0.04-0.08")
• Large: 3-4 mm (approx. 0.12-0.16")

Frequently Asked Questions

Which fish is this pellet food made for?
It is made for all types of cichlids and large ornamental fish.

What does colour-enhancing mean for my fish?
The pellets are formulated to support colour in your fish. Results depend on your fish and their overall care, so no specific outcome is guaranteed.

What pellet sizes are available?
There are two approximate sizes: small at 1-2 mm and large at 3-4 mm.

How do I choose between the small and large pellets?
Pick the pellet your fish can comfortably take into their mouths. Smaller or younger fish generally suit the 1-2 mm pellet, while larger fish suit the 3-4 mm pellet.

Can I use it in a mixed cichlid tank?
Yes. It is suitable for all types of cichlids, so it can be fed to a community of cichlid species.

How much should I feed?
Follow the feeding instructions on the packaging, and remove any uneaten food from the tank.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

All orders are sent via Economy Road, typically through Fastway or Internet Express Couriers*. Estimated timeframes are not guaranteed. Once the order is collected by the courier, we have no control over third-party logistics and cannot make any time promises.

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Delivery times to lockers and pickup locations typically range from 2–7 working days, depending on your location.*

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Collection timeframes:

• Bob Box: Collect within 2 days of receiving your collection notification.
• PUDO Lockers: Collect within 36 hours of receiving your collection PIN or SMS notification.

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