Dymax Cichlid Max Floating Pellet Food, 800 g
SKU: DM-CCM532
- Dymax Cichlid Max is a 45% protein floating 3mm pellet specifically formulated for carnivorous cichlids.
- The 800g is the bulk supply for large cichlid collections, retail fish stores, and breeding operations.
- Pure-cultured astaxanthin enhances color, and linoleic acid supports healthy organs and reproductive function.
- The 800g delivers the lowest per-gram cost in the Cichlid Max range for operations feeding large cichlids daily.
Bulk High-Protein Pellet for Large Cichlid Collections and Breeding Operations
The Dymax Cichlid Max Pellets (800g) is the largest container in the Cichlid Max range, suited for heavily stocked cichlid tanks, cichlid breeders running multiple production or grow-out tanks simultaneously, fish stores feeding display cichlid tanks daily, and aquaculture operations maintaining large American cichlid collections. The formula is unchanged from the 120g and 380g: 45% protein from fish meal, krill meal, and squid meal, a 3mm floating pellet format for surface-strike carnivorous cichlid feeding behavior, pure-cultured astaxanthin for color, and linoleic acid highlighted for organ and reproductive support.
At 800g, the per-gram cost is the lowest in the Cichlid Max range, though the difference from the 380g is modest. The practical case for the 800g is volume management: for an operation feeding multiple cichlid tanks daily, restocking less frequently from a single large container is more efficient than managing several smaller containers. The 800g also serves retail stores that want to keep a deep stock of Cichlid Max on hand without reordering weekly — the bulk container supports display replenishment and provides the full range depth alongside the 120g and 380g.
Key Features:
- 3mm floating pellet for carnivorous American cichlid surface-strike feeding behavior
- 45% protein — the highest in the Dymax food range — from fish meal, krill meal, and squid meal
- Pure-cultured astaxanthin for vivid, natural color development in cichlids
- Linoleic acid for healthy organ function and improvement of reproductive capacity in breeding operations
- Targets North, Central, and South American carnivorous cichlid species and large tropical freshwater fish
- Kelp, wheat germ, and spirulina provide supporting nutritional depth beyond the animal protein base
- Garlic extract for palatability in large-format daily feeding programs
- β-Glucan immune support; Bacillus Subtilis probiotic for digestive health and waste efficiency
- 800g / 28.2oz bulk container for the lowest per-gram cost in the Cichlid Max range
Ideal For:
- Large cichlid tanks of 100 gallons or more with heavy stocking where daily consumption at three meals per day makes the 380g impractical as a primary supply
- Cichlid breeding operations running multiple conditioning, spawning, and grow-out tanks simultaneously where a single 800g supply covers all tanks through a full breeding cycle
- Pet stores and aquatic retailers maintaining cichlid display tanks daily who need bulk pricing and reduced restock frequency on a high-protein dedicated cichlid pellet
Pro Tips:
- Decant two to three weeks of supply into a sealed secondary container. Opening an 800g container multiple times daily introduces humidity every time, which causes floating pellets to absorb moisture and lose their buoyancy over time — a softened, water-logged pellet sinks and loses its effectiveness as a surface-feeding tool. Decanting a working portion preserves both texture and feeding effectiveness.
- For breeding operations, increase feeding frequency during pre-conditioning. When conditioning cichlid breeding pairs in the weeks before a planned spawn attempt, increasing from two to three daily feedings of Cichlid Max — sized to what the pair clears in three to five minutes — takes advantage of the linoleic acid content more aggressively during the period when nutritional conditioning has the most influence on reproductive readiness.
- Track ammonia weekly when feeding the 800g to a large collection. The compounding effect of 45% protein across multiple tanks all fed from the same supply can create nitrogen management issues if portions aren't carefully controlled. A brief weekly ammonia and nitrite check across all tanks receiving Cichlid Max helps catch any emerging water quality pattern before it affects fish health.
What's Included:
- 1 container (800g / 28.2oz) of Dymax Cichlid Max Pellets, 3mm floating
Specifications:
- SKU: DM-CCM532
- Net Weight: 800g (28.2oz)
- Pellet Size: 3mm
- Pellet Behavior: Floating
- Suitable For: Carnivorous cichlids; North, Central, and South American cichlid species; other large tropical freshwater fish
- Key Highlights: 45% protein (highest in Dymax range), pure-cultured astaxanthin, linoleic acid for organ and reproductive health, 3mm floating pellet, garlic extract
- Full Ingredients: Fish Meal, Krill Meal, Squid Meal, Wheat Flour, Wheat Germ, Yeast, Spirulina, Astaxanthin, Kelp, Fish Oil, Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K3, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B12, D-Biotin, D-Calcium Pantothenate, Folic Acid, Nicotinamide, L-Ascorbate-2-Phosphate, Inositol, Glycine Iron Complex, Glycine Copper Complex, Manganese Aminoate Complex, Zinc Methionine Complex, Magnesium Sulfate, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Selenite, Calcium Iodate, Cobaltous Acetate, Potassium Sorbate, BHT, Monocalcium Phosphate, β-Glucan, Bacillus Subtilis, Garlic
Technical Analysis:
Protein
Fat
Fiber
Moisture
Phosphorus
Ash
Protein≥45%
Fat≥6.0%
Fiber≤3%
Moisture≤10%
Phosphorus≥1.2%
Ash≤18%
Instructions:
- Feed two to three times daily in small amounts. Only offer what fish will consume within three to five minutes.
- Drop pellets directly onto the water surface. The 3mm floating pellet will remain at the surface for surface-feeding cichlids to strike.
- Remove any uneaten pellets after five minutes to maintain water quality.
- For fish being introduced to floating pellets for the first time, offer alongside existing food and gradually transition over one to two weeks.
- Store tightly sealed in a cool, dry location between feedings.