Dymax Cichlid Max

Dymax Cichlid Max

Dymax Cichlid Max is a high-protein floating pellet food developed for carnivorous cichlids and other large tropical fish. It gives meat-eating cichlid keepers in South Africa a complete, balanced daily diet that also supports colour and digestive health.

Key Benefits

• Complete, balanced nutrition for carnivorous cichlids and other large tropical fish
• Pure-cultured astaxanthin for vibrant colouring and enhanced colour development
• Garlic extract and prebiotic bacteria to support the immune system
• Premium ingredients that help support the immune system and improve body colours
• Improved digestive health
• 3 mm (0.12") floating pellets that sit on the surface, so you can watch your fish feed

How to Use

Scatter the floating pellets over the water surface and let your fish feed. Only give what they can finish in a few minutes, so the water stays cleaner.

Dosage

• Feed 2-3 times daily
• Offer only the amount your fish can consume in 3-5 minutes

Suitable For

• All carnivorous cichlids
• Other large tropical fish

Compatibility

This formula is made for carnivorous cichlids and large tropical fish, including carnivorous African cichlids. If you keep herbivorous cichlids, Cichlid Premium is the better option.

Specifications

• Form: 3 mm (0.12") floating pellets
• Protein: ≥45%
• Fat: ≥6.0%
• Fibre: ≤3%
• Moisture: ≤10%
• Key ingredients: Fish Meal, Krill Meal, Squid Meal, Wheat Flour, Wheat Germ, Yeast, Spirulina, Astaxanthin, Kelp, Fish Oil, β-Glucan, Bacillus Subtilis and Garlic

Available Sizes

Available in 120g and 380g.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this food suitable for African cichlids?
It is formulated for carnivorous cichlids and large tropical fish, so it suits carnivorous African species. For herbivorous cichlids, Cichlid Premium is the better choice.

How often should I feed my cichlids?
Feed 2-3 times daily. Give only what your fish can consume in 3-5 minutes.

Will it enhance my cichlids' colours?
It contains pure-cultured astaxanthin, which is included specifically to enhance vibrant colouring.

What supports the immune system in this formula?
Garlic extract and prebiotic bacteria support the immune system. The recipe also contains β-Glucan and Bacillus Subtilis.

Do the pellets float or sink?
They float. The pellets are 3 mm (0.12") in size.

What protein level does it have?
Protein is ≥45%, with fat ≥6.0%, fibre ≤3% and moisture ≤10%. The main protein sources are fish meal, krill meal and squid meal.

Which pack size should I choose?
It comes in 120g and 380g. Pick the one that suits the number of fish you feed and how quickly they get through it.

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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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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