Hikari Sinking Cichlid Excel Mini

Hikari Sinking Cichlid Excel Mini

Hikari Sinking Cichlid Excel Mini is a sinking fish food and a specially formulated daily diet for herbivorous (plant-eating) cichlids and larger tropical fish. It contains higher levels of vegetable matter to suit the nutritional demands of fish that thrive on a plant-rich menu. It is a good fit for South African hobbyists keeping freshwater herbivores who want one dependable staple food.

Key Benefits

• Balanced blend of natural ingredients, meant to meet the nutritional demands of most herbivorous fish.
• Palatable enough to appeal even to finicky eaters.
• Made with the innermost portion of the wheat germ kernel, which offers more rapid digestion and beneficial nutrients for freshwater herbivores.
• Contains pure-cultured Spirulina, which can improve colour-enhancing capacity.
• Uniquely blended to support immune system health.
• From Hikari, the originator of premium aquatic diets.

How to Use

Feed two to three times daily, giving only the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes. Take care to avoid over-feeding, and always remove uneaten food once the feeding period is over. This keeps the tank cleaner and helps maintain water quality.

Dosage

• Frequency: two to three feedings per day.
• Amount: whatever your fish will completely consume in a few minutes.

Suitable For

• All types of herbivorous cichlids.
• Larger tropical fish that respond well to a diet rich in vegetable matter.
• Freshwater aquariums where a daily staple diet is needed.

Specifications

• Food type: sinking daily diet.
• Formulation: higher levels of vegetable matter.
• Key ingredients highlighted: wheat germ (innermost portion of the kernel) and pure-cultured Spirulina.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which fish is this food made for?
It is made for herbivorous cichlids and larger tropical fish that do well on a diet rich in vegetable matter.

How often should I feed it?
Feed two to three times daily, offering only what your fish will completely consume in a few minutes.

What should I do with uneaten food?
Remove it after the feeding period. Over-feeding should always be avoided.

Why is Spirulina included?
The food contains pure-cultured Spirulina, which can improve colour-enhancing capacity.

Can it be used as an everyday diet?
Yes. It is designed as a daily diet and is recommended for all types of herbivorous cichlids and larger tropical fish that respond well to plant-rich feeding.

Which pack size should I choose?
It comes in several pack sizes. Choose based on how many fish you keep and how quickly they work through their feedings, since each feeding should be only what they eat within a few minutes.

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.

If you prefer a faster 🚀 shipping option, we also offer The Courier Guy during checkout in the dropdown selection. Please note that this option is not free, and you must choose it to use it. Please pay careful attention to the cutoff times and delivery timeframe for these options during checkout.

Enjoy the convenience of collection points and lockers! 📦

No more waiting at home or at work for your delivery. Simply choose a collection locker or pickup point and collect your order when it suits you.

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

Search a PUDO Location Near You

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.

If a PUDO parcel is not collected within 36 hours, it will automatically be transferred to the nearest PUDO Kiosk or Depot at no additional cost. The parcel will then be held there for approximately 2 days before being returned.

Please ensure you collect your parcel within the applicable collection period. Uncollected parcels will be returned to the sender, and additional shipping charges may apply should the order need to be resent.