Dainichi Veggie Deluxe 250g Baby (1mm) Sinking Pellets

Description

Dainichi Veggie Deluxe 250g Baby (1mm) Sinking Pellets — Baby-sized herbivore pellet for rearing small-mouthed cichlids

A breeding group of Tropheus or Petrochromis throws juveniles faster than most other African cichlids, and a rearing tank needs a steady supply of a pellet those small mouths can manage. Dainichi Veggie Deluxe 250g Baby (1mm) Sinking Pellets (SKU: 101482) is the standard rearing size of Dainichi’s kelp and spirulina-based herbivore formula, built for small-mouthed herbivorous cichlids and suitable and effective for other herbivorous fish. The recipe adds krill, shrimp meal and white fish meal for digestible protein, with five colour-enhancing ingredients for growth and vigour, and garlic with uncooked digestive enzymes for general health. Calcium montmorillonite clay supports digestive efficiency, which Dainichi positions as help against bloat, a common risk in strict herbivores fed the wrong diet.

At 1 mm, this pellet is scaled for Tropheus and Petrochromis fry and juveniles rather than full-sized adults, who take the 3 mm Small grade in the same range. A 250 g bag is the usual size for a dedicated rearing or grow-out tank fed daily rather than a one-off trial purchase. Feeding follows Dainichi’s standard direction: offer only what the fish consume within a few minutes, one to three times a day, with smaller and more frequent feeds preferred to one large meal, which matters more in young, bloat-prone herbivores than in most other fish. No guaranteed analysis is published for this pack. Veggie Deluxe is Dainichi’s flagship kelp-based herbivore diet, with the related Veggie FX adding a stronger colour-enhancing coating to the same base. The range also comes in 100 g, 500 g and 2.5 kg, and as the 3 mm Small pellet for adult fish.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Rearing tanks: A steady supply of a small pellet for a breeding group’s fry.
• Juvenile Tropheus and Petrochromis: Fish not yet large enough for the 3 mm pellet.
• Daily-fed grow-out setups: A 250 g bag sized for regular rather than occasional use.
• Other small herbivores: Suited beyond African cichlids to similar plant-eating fish.

Feeding Guide

• One to three feeds daily: Dainichi’s standard routine for the Veggie Deluxe range.
• Clear within minutes: Offer only what young fish finish quickly.
• Keep portions small: Frequent light feeds reduce bloat risk in sensitive herbivores.
• Clean up leftovers: Siphon uneaten pellets from a crowded fry tank promptly.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Kelp and spirulina base: Dainichi’s core herbivore formula in the Veggie Deluxe range.
• Five colour-enhancing ingredients: Included for growth, vigour and colour.
• Montmorillonite clay: Supports digestion and helps guard against bloat.
• Garlic and digestive enzymes: Uncooked enzymes included for fish health.
• 1 mm Baby pellet: Scaled for Tropheus and Petrochromis fry and other small herbivores.

Product Details

• Brand: Dainichi Fish Food
• SKU: 101482
• Barcode (GTIN/UPC): 713166124021
• Product Type: Food > Sinking Pellets (Herbivorous Cichlid)
• Net Weight: 250 g
• Pellet Size: Baby, about 1 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: Juvenile Tropheus, Petrochromis and other small-mouthed herbivorous cichlids
• Other Sizes: Also sold in 100 g, 500 g and 2.5 kg Baby packs, and as a 3 mm Small pellet
• Target Environment: Freshwater cichlid aquariums