Dainichi Xl Pro 250g Small (3mm) Floating Pellets

Description

Dainichi Xl Pro 250g Small (3mm) Floating Pellets — Slow-floating pellet for sub-adult frontosa and large cichlids

Frontosa and Central American cichlids feed in open water as much as at the bottom, and a pellet that floats long enough to be taken mid-water suits that habit better than one that drops straight to the gravel. Dainichi Xl Pro 250g Small (3mm) Floating Pellets (SKU: 101452) is the 3 mm Small grade of Dainichi’s XL Pro line in a floating form, a formula built around premium marine proteins and natural colour enhancers for robust carnivorous and omnivorous cichlids such as frontosa and Central American species. The pellet floats at or near the surface rather than sinking immediately, giving fish feeding mid-water and at the top time to take it before it eventually settles. At 250 g the pack suits a single established cichlid tank on regular feeding.

Antarctic krill and two types of spirulina drive the colour claim, aimed particularly at clean, vibrant blue, while calcium montmorillonite clay is included across the Dainichi range to encourage mineral intake, bind metabolic toxins and support the digestive tract. The wider ingredient list is white fish meal, wheat flour and wheat germ, soybean meal and brewer’s yeast, with powdered milk, garlic, protease and gum acacia alongside a vitamin and mineral premix; the formula uses only two starch sources rather than a longer list of fillers. Guaranteed analysis is crude protein 44% minimum, crude fat 6% minimum, crude fibre 3% maximum, moisture 9% maximum and ash 10% maximum. The pouch is resealable and UV-light-resistant, and the 3 mm Small grade suits sub-adult and smaller adult cichlids rather than the largest frontosa in a colony.

Usage & Application

When to Use

• Sub-adult frontosa: A 3 mm floating pellet sized for fish not yet at full adult size.
• Central American cichlids: Robust carnivorous and omnivorous species of similar size.
• Mid-water feeders: Cichlids that take food as it drifts rather than only at the bottom.
• A single established tank: A 250 g pack sized for one tank on regular feeding.

Feeding Guide

• Feed what is cleared quickly: Offer only as much as the fish take within a few minutes.
• Let it float first: Allow the pellet time at or near the surface before it settles.
• Several feeds a day: Smaller, more frequent feeds suit active cichlids well.
• Reseal the pouch: Protect the remaining pellets from moisture and light between feeds.

Product Specifications & Highlights

Key Features

• Slow-floating pellet: Stays near the surface before settling, suiting mid-water feeders.
• Antarctic krill and spirulina: Two spirulina types drive clean, vibrant colouration, especially blue.
• Calcium montmorillonite clay: Supports digestion and binds metabolic toxins.
• Minimal filler starches: Only wheat flour and wheat germ used as starch sources.
• 3 mm Small grade: Sized for sub-adult and smaller adult robust cichlids.

Product Details

• Brand: Dainichi (Japan)
• SKU: 101452
• Barcode (GTIN/UPC): 713166027124
• Product Type: Food > Floating Pellets (Large Cichlid)
• Net Weight: 250 g
• Pellet: 3 mm, slow-floating
• Guaranteed Analysis: Crude protein min 44%, crude fat min 6%, crude fibre max 3%, moisture max 9%, ash max 10%
• Ingredients: White fish meal, wheat flour, wheat germ, Antarctic krill, two spirulina types, soybean meal, brewer’s yeast, calcium montmorillonite clay, powdered milk, garlic, protease, gum acacia, vitamins and minerals
• Ideal For: Robust carnivorous and omnivorous cichlids, including frontosa and Central American species
• Packaging: Resealable, UV-light-resistant pouch
• Other Sizes: 500 g (SKU 101566) and 2.5 kg (SKU 101568) in the same 3 mm Small floating grade
• Target Environment: Freshwater cichlid aquariums