---
product_id: 47295000
title: "CICHLID PELLETS Floating Pellets Fish Food 4.2-Ounce Container"
brand: "api"
price: "¥2977"
currency: JPY
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Api"
url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/47295000-cichlid-pellets-floating-pellets-fish-food-4-2-ounce-container
store_origin: JP
region: Japan
---

# nutrient-rich plant proteins 30% less ammonia release optimal protein blend for growth CICHLID PELLETS Floating Pellets Fish Food 4.2-Ounce Container

**Brand:** api
**Price:** ¥2977
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐠 Feed smart, swim proud — elevate your aquarium game!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** CICHLID PELLETS Floating Pellets Fish Food 4.2-Ounce Container by api
- **How much does it cost?** ¥2977 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/47295000-cichlid-pellets-floating-pellets-fish-food-4-2-ounce-container)

## Best For

- api enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted api brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Trusted Quality & Value:** 4.2-ounce container with premium ingredients, highly rated by fish enthusiasts for lasting nutrition and tank health.
- • **Power-Packed Protein Blend:** Combines shrimp, menhaden, and plant proteins like spirulina and banana for balanced, optimal cichlid growth.
- • **Enhanced Nutrient Absorption:** Formulated to maximize digestion, minimizing waste and promoting vibrant, healthy fish.
- • **Cleaner, Clearer Aquarium Water:** Reduces ammonia release by up to 30%, keeping your tank pristine and your fish stress-free.
- • **Scientifically Designed for Cichlids:** Tailored floating pellets ensure easy feeding and less leftover food, maintaining water quality effortlessly.

## Overview

API CICHLID PELLETS Floating Pellets Fish Food delivers a scientifically balanced diet with a unique blend of high-quality proteins and nutrient-rich plant ingredients. Designed to reduce ammonia by up to 30%, it promotes healthier fish and cleaner water. Ideal for adult cichlids, this 4.2-ounce tub supports optimal growth, digestion, and vibrant coloration while minimizing waste and tank toxins.

## Description

Feed your cichlid a protein-rich diet scientifically formulated to promote healthy growth and cleaner, clearer water with API CICHLID PELLETS Floating Pellets Fish Food. Overfeeding, low palatability and low quality lead to unconsumed or poorly digested food which causes waste and raises ammonia levels. High levels of ammonia are toxic to fish and can cause gill damage, stress, illness and death. API Fish Food produces up to 30% less ammonia than leading competitors. They contain garlic for added palatability and nutritionally-enhanced protein, squid and menhaden for optimal growth, a rich blend of plant proteins including spirulina, banana and pea for maximum digestion. The more nutrients your fish digests, the less waste and ammonia are released, leaving cleaner, clearer water. Feed twice a day, and provide only as much as your fish will eat within two hours. API Fish Food is formulated for a variety of popular fish such as cichlids, goldfish, tetra, betta, angelfish and more with high quality ingredients fish love such as algae, shrimp, worms and more. Keep your fish healthy, happy and colorful with food that contains optimal levels of nutrients as well as helps produce less waste, toxins and stress. For delayed release try API VACATION and WEEKEND PYRAMID FEEDERS.

Review: Great purchase and plenty of food product to last a while. - Great value for the price. Smaller pellets, will hopefully generate less waste.
Review: Muy bueno - Muy bn

## Features

- Contains one (1) API CICHLID PELLETS Floating Pellets Fish Food 4.2-Ounce Container
- Includes key nutrients and optimal protein sources for healthy fish and a healthy aquatic environment.
- Contains nutrient-rich blend of plant proteins, such as spirulina, banana, and pea, with shrimp and Menhaden (herring family) sources to supply essential amino acids for optimal Cichlid growth.
- Helps cichlids produce less ammonia, resulting in cleaner, clearer water.
- Feed twice a day, only the amount your fish will consume in three minutes.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005XDCMNM |
| Additional Features | Reduces ammonia release by up to 30% and enhances nutrient absorption |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Allergen Information | Apple Free |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Best Sellers Rank | #29,342 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #277 in Aquarium Fish Food |
| Brand | API |
| Brand Name | API |
| Breed Recommendation | Medium Breeds |
| Container Type | Tub |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 176 Reviews |
| Dog Breed Size | Medium |
| Flavor | Fish |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00317163038253 |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Item Type Name | Cichlid Fish Food |
| Item Weight | 0.27 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Mars Fishcare |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 825C |
| Model Number | 825C |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Package Size Name | 4.2 Ounce |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Product Benefits | Promotes fish health and cleaner water |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Feeding Cichlids, Maintaining Aquarium Water Quality |
| Special Ingredients | Banana, Spirulina |
| Specific Uses For Product | Digestive Health |
| Target Species | Fish |
| UPC | 317163038253 |
| Unit Count | 4.2 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** API
- **Flavor:** Fish
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Item Form:** Pellet
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Digestive Health

## Images

![CICHLID PELLETS Floating Pellets Fish Food 4.2-Ounce Container - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71Kg9oeRJML.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do the pellets stay intact or crumble once they sink?**
A: from what I've seen, they stay intact for a while, and I've they absorb a bunch of water after 10-20 minutes, they become softer for the fish (or even dwarf frogs) to eat. my catfish will even go at them while they're still solid

**Q: Can my snails eat this?**
A: I would suggest comparing the ingredients lists to get an accurate answer.   Years back I had some Assassin Snails in one of my small 30 gal aquariums and never supplied them with foods. They ate algae off the glass and rocks and other decor.  Since I only ise API Cichlid Pellets for all my aquariums (for over 12 years) it is possible that the snails might have eaten some but These are floating pellets - they float on water surface and fish come up to eat them.

**Q: Are these good for Tetra's as well?**
A: Yes, can you use these for tetras as well.

**Q: can you feed upside down catfish and gourami with this?**
A: It quickly falls to the bottom and and is eaten by any fish willing to bottom feed. I got it for my Koris.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great purchase and plenty of food product to last a while.
*by J***0 on February 20, 2026*

Great value for the price. Smaller pellets, will hopefully generate less waste.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Muy bueno
*by A***Z on May 3, 2026*

Muy bn

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great product
*by S***Y on January 20, 2026*

Very good product very fast shipping couldn't ask for more

## Frequently Bought Together

- API Pellets Cichlid Fish Food 4.2oz
- Aquafin Basic Flake 1000Ml

---

## Why Shop on Desertcart?

- 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016
- 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories
- 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price
- 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members)
- 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection
- ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews

**Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/47295000-cichlid-pellets-floating-pellets-fish-food-4-2-ounce-container](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/47295000-cichlid-pellets-floating-pellets-fish-food-4-2-ounce-container)

---

*Product available on Desertcart Japan*
*Store origin: JP*
*Last updated: 2026-07-10*