--- product_id: 11753593 title: "Cichlid 1mm Sinking Freshwater Formula, 250g/All Sizes" brand: "new life spectrum" price: "R864" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/11753593-cichlid-1mm-sinking-freshwater-formula-250g-all-sizes store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # Tested for safety & health 1mm pellet size for easy swallowing Sinking formula ensures fair feeding Cichlid 1mm Sinking Freshwater Formula, 250g/All Sizes **Brand:** new life spectrum **Price:** R864 **Availability:** βœ… In Stock ## Summary > 🐠 Feed smarter, watch your cichlids thrive in style! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Cichlid 1mm Sinking Freshwater Formula, 250g/All Sizes by new life spectrum - **How much does it cost?** R864 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/11753593-cichlid-1mm-sinking-freshwater-formula-250g-all-sizes) ## Best For - new life spectrum enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted new life spectrum brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - β€’ **Balanced Formula:** Perfect protein blend supports both carnivorous and vegetarian cichlids. - β€’ **Health-First Design:** Clinically tested to prevent bloating and promote vibrant, active fish. - β€’ **Mess-Free Nutrition:** Small, clean pellets reduce waste and keep your tank pristine. - β€’ **Equal Feeding for All:** Sinking pellets let every cichlid enjoy their mealβ€”no more food hogs! - β€’ **All Life Stages Covered:** Nutrient-rich formula suitable for cichlids of every age and size. ## Overview New Life Spectrum Cichlid 1mm Sinking Freshwater Formula is a premium, scientifically tested fish food designed to provide balanced nutrition for all cichlid species and life stages. Its sinking pellets ensure equitable feeding, reduce mess, and promote optimal health, making it a top choice for discerning aquarium enthusiasts. ## Description New Life creates pet products for owners that have safety and health as their top priority. BLANK ensures nothing but the best in quality material and design for your loved one. Don't settle for anything less, use New Life Spectrum Foods. Review: ALL my fish get an equal chance to eat now and no mess! - WHY HAVE I WAITED SO LONG TO GET THIS FISH FOOD?! This stuff is gold. I used to have to be so strategic when feeding my fish floating food because my 8 year old Jack Dempseys would eat everything in one huge gulp before the smaller fish even had a chance to get a piece. With this food, it immediately falls, so now, my smaller cichlids get an entire meal, every time! Also, the food in general is almost completely mess free. I've never had fish food that is this clean! Theres no need to chew the food since the pellets are small so they just swallow them whole. I thought that they may be too small for my Jack Demspseys but boy was i wrong. They LOVE this stuff and the like to scavenge and suck it up from the tank floor. I have sand on the bottom which is nice with this food. I also read up on floating food and they say its bad for the fish to ingest so much air, so this solves that problem. Not only do I love it, but my fish my love it! Even my pleco eats this stuff when it falls to the bottom! Stop feeding your fish the other brands, this one is the one. You and your cichlids will be happy you did! Review: Best food for cichlids - I've used Spectrum for years now, and have always had great results. My fish are colorful and active. Cichlids are difficult because there are different varieties that eat different things in nature. This food is good for all cichlids. Not too much meat proteins for the vegetarian fish (like Protomelas species). I used to get bloat occasionally from feeding too much meat proteins to my vegetarian fish. I have not had a single case of bloat with Spectrum. Foods like North Fin are great for carnivorous species, but not for Protomelas (Ex. Red Empress, Tangerine Tiger, Taiwan Reef, etc). ## Features - Quality and performance driven products for your pet - Tested for safety and health - Provide a better quality of living for your pet with New Life Spectrum ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B007R54OT4 | | ASIN | B007R54OT4 | | Age Range Description | All Life Stages | | Best Sellers Rank | #138,400 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #1,399 in Aquarium Fish Food | | Brand Name | New Life Spectrum | | Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes | | Container Type | Pellets | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (321) | | Date First Available | February 28, 2014 | | Dog Breed Size | Medium | | Flavor | Garlic | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00687916401208 | | Item Form | Stick | | Item Weight | 8 ounces | | Item model number | Cichlid 250g | | Manufacturer | New Life International | | Manufacturer | New Life International | | Manufacturer Part Number | Cichlid 250g | | Model Number | Cichlid 250g | | Number of Items | 1 | | Occasion | Birthday | | Product Dimensions | 3.75 x 3.75 x 3.75 inches; 8 ounces | | Special Ingredients | Whole Antarctic Krill, Garlic (Allium Sativum) | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 749447175307 687916401208 687916110162 | | Unit Count | 1.00 Count | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** All Life Stages - **Brand:** New Life Spectrum - **Flavor:** Garlic - **Item Form:** Stick - **Special Ingredients:** Whole Antarctic Krill, Garlic (Allium Sativum) ## Images ![Cichlid 1mm Sinking Freshwater Formula, 250g/All Sizes - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61GebS6-eLL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this food good for frontosas ?** A: Yes it is but I would get the bigger size pellets. Depending on the size of your frontosa **Q: Is this ok to feed mbunas?** A: Absolutely. It is an excellent food for mbuna cichlids. But as with all foods with mbuna - do not overfeed. You may want to supplement with spirulina based flakes etc. as well. **Q: Is this ok to feed mbunas?** A: Yes, this is great for mbuna. I have been feeding it to all my cichlids for years. **Q: Is this okay for Cory catfish?** A: My catfish eats it . ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ ALL my fish get an equal chance to eat now and no mess! *by E***L on January 6, 2016* WHY HAVE I WAITED SO LONG TO GET THIS FISH FOOD?! This stuff is gold. I used to have to be so strategic when feeding my fish floating food because my 8 year old Jack Dempseys would eat everything in one huge gulp before the smaller fish even had a chance to get a piece. With this food, it immediately falls, so now, my smaller cichlids get an entire meal, every time! Also, the food in general is almost completely mess free. I've never had fish food that is this clean! Theres no need to chew the food since the pellets are small so they just swallow them whole. I thought that they may be too small for my Jack Demspseys but boy was i wrong. They LOVE this stuff and the like to scavenge and suck it up from the tank floor. I have sand on the bottom which is nice with this food. I also read up on floating food and they say its bad for the fish to ingest so much air, so this solves that problem. Not only do I love it, but my fish my love it! Even my pleco eats this stuff when it falls to the bottom! Stop feeding your fish the other brands, this one is the one. You and your cichlids will be happy you did! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best food for cichlids *by K***X on December 15, 2019* I've used Spectrum for years now, and have always had great results. My fish are colorful and active. Cichlids are difficult because there are different varieties that eat different things in nature. This food is good for all cichlids. Not too much meat proteins for the vegetarian fish (like Protomelas species). I used to get bloat occasionally from feeding too much meat proteins to my vegetarian fish. I have not had a single case of bloat with Spectrum. Foods like North Fin are great for carnivorous species, but not for Protomelas (Ex. Red Empress, Tangerine Tiger, Taiwan Reef, etc). ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Another High Quality New Life Spectrum Fish Food *by D***K on April 27, 2015* Pros 1 - .5 mm size is just right for all smaller sized fish. 2 - High quality food 3 - Does not fall apart in the water 4 - Fish LOVE the food Cons NONE Overall - I have fish of various varieties and sizes and they all do very well on New Life Spectrum foods. The pellets do not fall apart in the water and the fish devour them. I feed both .5 mm and 2 mm pellets along with some New Life Spectrum flake food as well. This way all my fish, small and large at swimming at all levels of the tank are well fed. I've had so much success with the New Life Spectrum foods that they are the only dried fish foods I use, Highly Recommended! ## Frequently Bought Together - New Life Spectrum Cichlid Formula 1mm Sinking Freshwater Pet Food, 250gm - API AQUARIUM SALT Freshwater Aquarium Salt 65-Ounce Box - Seachem Prime Fresh and Saltwater Conditioner - Chemical Remover and Detoxifier 500 ml --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - πŸ›’ **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** β€” Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** β€” Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - πŸ’° **No Hidden Fees** β€” All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - πŸ”„ **15-Day Free Returns** β€” Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - πŸ”’ **Secure Payments** β€” Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** β€” Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/11753593-cichlid-1mm-sinking-freshwater-formula-250g-all-sizes](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/11753593-cichlid-1mm-sinking-freshwater-formula-250g-all-sizes) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-05-11*