Spirulina

This is one of Shef’s own custom-developed formulas, created through years of experience breeding and raising high-quality cichlids. Designed primarily for herbivorous and omnivorous species, this Spirulina Formula is an excellent daily food for Tropheus, Mbuna, peacocks, haps, and many other African and American cichlids. With its high spirulina content and carefully balanced ingredients, it promotes healthy digestion, strong immune systems, vibrant natural coloration, and steady growth.
Spirulina is widely known as a superfood, even for humans, due to its rich nutritional profile and countless health benefits. In fish, it supports gut health, enhances color naturally, improves vitality, and helps fish thrive long term. This formula contains one of the highest spirulina concentrations in our food line, making it a top choice for keeping herbivorous and omnivorous fish in peak condition.
Although formulated with herbivores and omnivores in mind, this food is also highly versatile and can successfully be fed to many carnivorous species as well. We even feed it regularly to our Frontosa Moba colony with outstanding results, including consistent spawning and excellent overall condition. That alone speaks volumes about the digestibility and balance of this formula.
What makes Shef’s Formula different from mass-produced commercial foods?
Most commercial fish foods are produced through high-heat extrusion processes that can exceed 300°F, causing many valuable nutrients to break down or become less effective. Shef’s Formula is air-dried instead after all custom additives and nutrient-rich ingredients are incorporated. This low-heat process helps preserve the full nutritional value of the formula so your fish can benefit from every ingredient added.
Unlike many commercial foods, there is no need to add extra vitamins or supplements separately. Everything has already been carefully included and balanced by Shef, making this a complete, premium-quality formula you can feed with confidence every day.
Additives by Shef:
Spirulina, Moringa,Beet,Epsom salt,Garlic,Vitamins and Minerals, Amino Acids, Probiotics,Turmeric,carrots.
Main Ingredients:
Fish meal, Krill meal, Squid meal, wheat flour,Potatoe starch,tapioca starch,corn starch, Fish oil, paracoccus powder(2.3mm doesnt have it),Calcium carbonate, Betaine, Soy lecithin, Calcium phosphate,
Licorice plant, Wheat germ.
Guaranteed Analysis:
Crude Protein (min)…....48.0%
Crude Fat (min).......12.0%
Crude Fiber (max)........3.0%
Calcium (min)....... 2.3%
Phosphorous..... 1.5%