Dainichi Veggie Deluxe 250g Small (3mm) Sinking Pellets

Description

Dainichi Veggie Deluxe 250g Small (3mm) Sinking Pellets — Standard-size herbivore pellet for herbivorous African cichlids

Tropheus and Petrochromis colonies are kept in numbers, and a single tank of adults on a plant-based diet gets through a trial-sized bag within weeks. Dainichi Veggie Deluxe 250g Small (3mm) Sinking Pellets (SKU: 101483) is the standard pack of Dainichi’s kelp and spirulina-based herbivore formula, a 3 mm sinking pellet built for herbivorous cichlids and suitable and effective for other herbivorous fish as well. Krill, shrimp meal and white fish meal are included for digestible protein alongside the plant base, with five colour-enhancing ingredients for growth and vigour. Garlic and uncooked digestive enzymes support general health, and calcium montmorillonite clay promotes digestive efficiency, which Dainichi credits with helping guard against bloat, a known risk for strict herbivores on the wrong diet.

The 3 mm Small pellet suits adult Tropheus, Petrochromis and comparable herbivorous African cichlids, sitting above the 1 mm Baby grade used for their fry. A 250 g bag is sized for one established tank fed this pellet daily, the standard restocking size once a colony has settled onto the formula. Feeding follows Dainichi’s usual 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 is positioned as Dainichi’s flagship herbivore diet, with Veggie FX sold alongside it as a more colour-intensive version built on the same kelp base. The line also comes in 100 g, 500 g and 2.5 kg, and as the 1 mm Baby pellet for fry and small-mouthed fish.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Adult Tropheus colonies: A 3 mm pellet sized for a group of established herbivores.
• Standard restocking: A 250 g bag for ongoing feeding once a colony is settled.
• Mbuna and other herbivorous cichlids: A plant-based pellet beyond Tropheus and Petrochromis.
• Bloat-prone tanks: Herbivores that benefit from a kelp and clay-supported diet.

Feeding Guide

• One to three feeds daily: Dainichi’s standard routine for the Veggie Deluxe range.
• Feed to clear quickly: Offer only what the colony finishes within a few minutes.
• Smaller, more frequent feeds: Reduces bloat risk compared with one large meal.
• Remove uneaten pellets: Clear leftovers after feeding to protect water quality.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Kelp and spirulina base: The core formula across Dainichi’s Veggie Deluxe range.
• Five colour-enhancing ingredients: Included for growth, vigour and natural colour.
• Montmorillonite clay: Supports digestion and helps guard against bloat.
• Krill, shrimp and white fish meal: Digestible protein alongside the plant base.
• 3 mm Small pellet: Sized for adult Tropheus, Petrochromis and other herbivores.

Product Details

• Brand: Dainichi Fish Food
• SKU: 101483
• Barcode (GTIN/UPC): 713166124120
• Product Type: Food > Sinking Pellets (Herbivorous Cichlid)
• Net Weight: 250 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 100 g, 500 g and 2.5 kg Small packs, and as a 1 mm Baby pellet
• Target Environment: Freshwater cichlid aquariums