Dainichi Veggie Deluxe 100g Small (3mm) Sinking Pellets

Description

Dainichi Veggie Deluxe 100g Small (3mm) Sinking Pellets — Kelp-based herbivore pellet for adult Tropheus and Petrochromis

An adult Tropheus colony that has graduated from fry food needs a plant-forward diet in a pellet it can actually swallow whole. Dainichi Veggie Deluxe 100g Small (3mm) Sinking Pellets (SKU: 102144) is the 3 mm grade of Dainichi’s Veggie Deluxe range, a kelp and spirulina-based sinking food for herbivorous cichlids that is also suitable and effective for other herbivorous fish. Krill, shrimp meal and white fish meal supply digestible protein alongside the plant base, and five colour-enhancing ingredients are included for growth and vigour. Garlic and uncooked digestive enzymes support general health, while calcium montmorillonite clay promotes digestive efficiency and is positioned by Dainichi as a help against bloat in sensitive herbivores. The fibrous kelp base, rather than a starch-heavy filler, carries most of the formula.

The 3 mm Small pellet is the step up from the 1 mm Baby grade used for fry, and it suits adult Tropheus, Petrochromis and comparable herbivorous African cichlids that handle a standard-sized sinking pellet. The 100 g bag is a trial size for one tank, letting a keeper confirm a colony takes to the formula before moving to a larger pack. Feeding follows Dainichi’s standard direction: offer only what the fish consume within a few minutes, one to three times daily, favouring smaller and more frequent feeds over one large meal. No guaranteed analysis is published for this pack. Veggie Deluxe sits as Dainichi’s flagship herbivore formula, with Veggie FX offered alongside it as a more colour-intensive version of the same base recipe. The line is also sold at 250 g, 500 g and 2.5 kg, and as the 1 mm Baby pellet for smaller fish.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Adult Tropheus and Petrochromis: A 3 mm pellet sized for established herbivorous cichlids.
• Single-tank trial: A 100 g bag to test a colony’s acceptance of the formula.
• Bloat-prone species: Herbivores that benefit from a kelp-based, clay-supported diet.
• Mixed herbivore tanks: One formula across Tropheus, Petrochromis and other herbivorous fish.

Feeding Guide

• One to three feeds daily: Dainichi’s standard routine for the Veggie Deluxe range.
• Feed to clear in minutes: Offer only what the colony finishes quickly.
• Keep feeds small: Frequent light feeds suit herbivores more than one large meal.
• Remove leftovers promptly: Uneaten pellets break down faster once soaked.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Kelp and spirulina base: The core herbivore formula across the Veggie Deluxe range.
• Five colour-enhancing ingredients: Included for growth, vigour and natural colour.
• Montmorillonite clay: Supports digestion and is positioned against bloat in sensitive species.
• Krill, shrimp and white fish meal: Digestible protein alongside the plant base.
• 3 mm Small pellet: Sized for adult Tropheus, Petrochromis and similar herbivores.

Product Details

• Brand: Dainichi Fish Food
• SKU: 102144
• Barcode (GTIN/UPC): 713166124113
• Product Type: Food > Sinking Pellets (Herbivorous Cichlid)
• Net Weight: 100 g
• Pellet Size: Small, about 3 mm, sinking
• Key Ingredients: Kelp, spirulina, krill, shrimp meal, white fish meal, calcium montmorillonite clay
• Feeding: 1–3 times daily, the amount consumed within a few minutes
• Ideal For: Adult Tropheus, Petrochromis and other herbivorous cichlids
• Other Sizes: Also sold in 250 g, 500 g and 2.5 kg Small packs, and as a 1 mm Baby pellet
• Target Environment: Freshwater cichlid aquariums