JBL NovoMalawi
Main food flakes for algae-eating cichlids

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PRONOVO MALAWI FLAKES M
  • Complete nutrition and ideal growth for algae-eating (grazing) Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika cichlids
  • The right food for the specialised growth eaters of Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika from 5-20 cm in size. The growth (and this food) consists of algae and microorganisms living in it
  • No water clouding: reduced algae growth thanks to balanced phosphate content, better water quality due to better digestibility of the food, which reduces fish excrement
  • Fish choose JBL food: 98.5% of all fish species ate the JBL food immediately during research expeditions in freshwaters. No processing of cheap fish meal, fish meat from fish fillet production for humans is used
  • Contents: main food flakes for aquarium fish. Use within 4 months after opening. High-quality packaging with foil seal means it can be stored for 3 years unopened
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Price: 7,31 €
basic price 182.75 EUR / kg
Recommended retail price incl. VAT
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basic price 109.81 EUR / kg
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basic price 59.05 EUR / kg
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Product information

In the Rift Valley lakes of East Africa (Lakes Malawi and Tanganyika), many cichlids have specialised in grazing the algae growth from the rocks for the microorganisms living in them (growth eaters). Their dentition is adapted to this and is called a rasping mouth. For these growth eaters the food needs the essential components mentioned to ensure healthy digestion and to ensure strong growth with perfect colours.
JBL NovoTanganjika has been developed for the predatory species of the two lakes. If both groups are kept together in ONE aquarium, it is essential you offer both types of food. Each feeding type will then receive the right food.
Typical growth eaters (mbuna) from Lake Malawi: Pseudotropheus, Chindongo, Cynotilapia, Maylandia Typical growth eaters from Lake Tanganyika: Tropheus, Petrochromis


Other good reasons to use JBL fish food:
The use of pure fish protein without cheap fish meal.
Optimal protein/fat ratio.
Mainly proteins from water animals.
Reduction of algae growth and optimal fish growth thanks to adapted phosphate content.
Impressive acceptance on the part of fish: research expeditions with fish feeding trials in the wild.
Very slight vitamin loss thanks to airtight sealed packaging.


Feeding recommendation
Feed 2 – 3 times a day, as much as can be eaten within a few minutes. Young, still growing fish more often.

Unopened the food tins can be kept for 3 years, after opening use up within 4 months, since valuable vitamins will deteriorate. Choose the size of the tin (100 ml, 250 ml, 1 l, 5.5 l, 12.5 l) in accordance with the monthly consumption stated above and the number of the fish in the aquarium. Supplementary food and treats to complement complete food are available separately.

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JBL NovoMalawi 250 ml

Art. no.:
3001000
EAN Code:
4014162300102
Weight:
40 g
Size:
250 ml
Volume packaging:
0.43 l
Gross weight:
67.3 g
Net weight:
40 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
60/120/60 mm

Properties

Animal species: Cichlids (South America)
Animal size: 5 - 20 cm
Animal age group: Small and medium-sized aquarium fish
Volume habitat: For all aquariums
Material: You will find details of the materials used under Details & Composition
Feed type: food flakes
Colour: green / red / yellow
Dosage: Feed 1 – 2 times a day, as much as can be eaten within a few minutes. Young, growing fish 3 – 4 times a day in the same way

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:120 mm
Length:60 mm
Width:60 mm
diameter:60 mm
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JBL NovoMalawi 1 l

Art. no.:
3001100
EAN Code:
4014162300119
Weight:
156 g
Size:
1000 ml
Volume packaging:
1.72 l
Gross weight:
238.9 g
Net weight:
160 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
98/179/98 mm

Properties

Animal species: Cichlids (South America)
Animal size: 5 - 20 cm
Animal age group: Small and medium-sized aquarium fish
Volume habitat: For all aquariums
Material: You will find details of the materials used under Details & Composition
Feed type: food flakes
Colour: green / red / yellow
Dosage: Feed 1 – 2 times a day, as much as can be eaten within a few minutes. Young, growing fish 3 – 4 times a day in the same way

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:179 mm
Length:98 mm
Width:98 mm
diameter:98 mm
This product is unfortunately no longer available

JBL NovoMalawi 5,5 l

Art. no.:
3001200
EAN Code:
4014162300126
Weight:
860 g
Size:
5500 ml
Volume packaging:
9.87 l
Gross weight:
1060 g
Net weight:
860 g
Weight factor:
1000
Packaging dimensions (l/h/w):
225/195/225 mm

Properties

Animal species: Cichlids (South America)
Animal size: 5 - 20 cm
Animal age group: Small and medium-sized aquarium fish
Volume habitat: For all aquariums
Material: You will find details of the materials used under Details & Composition
Feed type: food flakes
Colour: green / red / yellow
Dosage: Feed 1 – 2 times a day, as much as can be eaten within a few minutes. Young, growing fish 3 – 4 times a day in the same way

Electronic label / illuminant

Mercury: No
Dimmable: No

Technical Data

Height:195 mm
Length:225 mm
Width:225 mm
diameter:225 mm
Analytical components
Composition
Additives
Colouring
Colorant Red E124
Colorant Iron Oxide Red E172
Colorant Indigotine Blue E132
Astaxanthin E161j food colouring
Antioxydants
E 306 (natural vitamin E extracts)
Vitamins (per 1000 g)
Vitamin A 20000 I. E.
Vitamin D₃ 2000 I. E.
Vitamin E 250 mg
Vitamin C(stable) 300 mg
FAQ
How long does the food keep after opening?

Please ensure you buy a packaging size suitable for your aquarium/terrarium/pond so that the quantity contained is used up within 4 months. Compare it with a tin of biscuits lying around for several months. When properly stored they are not necessarily soggy, but they are not quite as tasty as when the packet was opened. Therefore it is not advisable to use the food after this time.

The repeated opening and closing of the packaging brings the food into contact with bacteria and humidity over a longer storage period. Thus the quality of the premium food reduces continuously and this influences the vitamin content and the freshness of the food. For the benefit of your animals you always should feed them fresh food.

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Customer reviews

Reviews

Overall rating: 5.0
9 public review(s) for this product.

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9 Reviews in other languages

Malawi-Cichliden-Portal - German
2022-02-16T22:53:19Z

Für meine Bunten eines der besten Futtermittel für Algen fressende Cichliden.

Es wird sowohl von mein Mbunas sowie den Non Mbunas gierig aufgenommen.

Viele Futtermittel trüben das Wasser, bei NovoMalawi ist dieses genau das Gegenteil.

Kann ich nur mit einem guten Gewissen Weiterempfehlen.

LG

LG


malawireef - French
2022-02-02T17:15:12Z

Verwende dieses Futter für meine Malawis. Futter ist sehr gut! Bitte beachten nur für ausgewachsene Tiere.


F. Salas - German
2021-12-17T02:39:59Z

Sehr zufrieden!. Meine Malawi-Cichliden (Pseudotropheus demasoni und Labidochromis caeruleus) lieben es. Die Gesundheit und Farbe der Fische ist ausgezeichnet und im Gegensatz zu anderen malawischen Lebensmitteln ist das Wasser nicht trüb. Es ist seit 2 Jahren das Hauptfutter meiner Malawi Cichliden.


aquarium.meer91 - German
2021-10-13T18:54:11Z

Super Futter es sind ganze Flocken und kein Staub und die Fische lieben es


zulu_malawi - Italian
2021-05-09T20:56:07Z

Sono realmente contento di questo mangime, poiché è ricco di tutti i nutrienti essenziali per la crescita dei nostri Ciclidi.

L’ho utilizzato spesso e volentieri per un’accrescimento di una specie e devo dire che i pesci non hanno mai avuto alcun problema di salute, erano perennemente affamati (sinonimo di buona qualità), e i colori che i pesci hanno sono una dimostrazione chiara di ciò che questo mangime è in grado di fare.

Appena terminerà, non esiterò a riacquistarlo


cichlids_catalunya - Spanish
2021-05-04T08:11:23Z

Alimento con base de spirulina miy completo, la escama es grandecita y no viene muy rota, no ensicia mucho el acuario. Les gusta mucho mis cíclidos, repetiré


malawiaddiction - German
2021-02-18T10:21:24Z

Ich bin wirklich begeistert von dem Futter, es ist sowohl etwas für Mbunas als auch für Non-Mbuna.

Meine Tiere nehmen es gierig auf und das Wasser wird nicht getrübt wie bei anderen Flockenfuttern die sich im Wasser auflösen.


malawi_aquaristic - German
2021-02-17T07:56:51Z

Viele Malawi-Buntbarsch Besitzer vernachlässigen die Wichtigkeit der richtigen Ernährung ihrer Fische. Besonders die Mbuna-Arten benötigen ausreichend pflanzliche Nahrung, da sie sonst schnell an Überfettung leiden. NovoMalawi ist daher genau das richtige für meine Malawis. Sie haben es sofort angenommen und sehen sehr gesund und farbenprächtig aus.

Was mich ebenfalls an diesem Futter überzeugt ist, dass das Wasser nach der Fütterung nicht trübt.


tropheus_italia - Italian
2021-02-09T20:32:31Z

Questa scaglia è la migliore in assoluto per i nostri ciclidi! Ormai la uso da molti anni con i miei ciclidi devo dire che ne vanno matti, la sua formula è composta da elementi fondamentali per la crescita dei nostri pesci, la consiglio!


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