Dymax Tropical Flakes Essential

Dymax Tropical Flakes Essential

Dymax Tropical Flakes Essential is a floating tropical fish flake food formulated for freshwater community tanks, including species such as Angelfish, Mollies and Guppies. It gives your fish a well-balanced daily diet enriched with essential nutrients, with added support for gut health, immunity and natural colour.

Key Benefits

• Floating flake formula, so you can watch your fish feed and judge how much they eat
• Prebiotic bacteria to support optimal gut health and a healthier digestive system
• B-Glucan to support the immune system, helping fish stay healthy and resilient
• Natural colour enhancers (spirulina and astaxanthin) for vibrant, natural-looking coloration
• A superior protein source with garlic extract to support healthy growth
• Formulated to reduce waste production, which suits tanks where water quality matters

How to Use

Feed only what your fish can consume in a few minutes. Remove any uneaten flakes, as overfeeding is a common cause of cloudy water and wasted food. Supplement this flake with other foods to give your fish variety.

Key Ingredients

Fish meal, krill, wheat germ, cassava starch, soybean meal, yeast, fish oil, spirulina, colorants, vitamins and minerals.

Suitable For

• Freshwater tropical fish, formulated for a wide range of species
• Angelfish, Mollies and Guppies, which are named in the formulation
• Aquarists who want a floating flake that supports growth, digestion, immunity and colour in one daily food

Available Sizes

Available in 20g, 50g and 150g.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between Tropical Essential and Tropical Flakes Essential?
Tropical Essential is a slow-sinking granule, while Tropical Flakes Essential is a floating flake formula.

How does this food help bring out my fish's colour?
It contains spirulina and astaxanthin, which are natural colour-enhancing ingredients.

Is it suitable for all tropical fish?
It is formulated for a wide range of freshwater tropical fish, including Angelfish, Mollies and Guppies.

How much should I feed at a time?
Feed only what your fish can consume in a few minutes. Remove anything left uneaten.

Can this be the only food my fish eat?
It is a balanced diet, but the manufacturer recommends supplementing it with other foods for variety.

Which pack size should I choose?
The range comes in 20g, 50g and 150g. Smaller packs suit a single small tank, while the larger pack suits bigger tanks or several tanks.

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

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