• Perky Fins® Pure Predator Cichlid Fish Food Pellets
  • Perky Fins® Pure Predator Cichlid Fish Food Pellets
  • Perky Fins® Pure Predator Cichlid Fish Food Pellets
  • Perky Fins® Pure Predator Cichlid Fish Food Pellets
  • Perky Fins® Pure Predator Cichlid Fish Food Pellets
  • Perky Fins® Pure Predator Cichlid Fish Food Pellets
  • Perky Fins® Pure Predator Cichlid Fish Food Pellets
  • Perky Fins® Pure Predator Cichlid Fish Food Pellets

Perky Fins® Pure Predator Cichlid Fish Food Pellets

3MM SLOW-SINKING PELLETS
High-protein, USA-made pellets crafted to fuel growth, color, and power in carnivorous cichlids.
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💪 BUILT FOR AMERICAN CICHLID POWER 

Specialized for medium to large South & Central American cichlids like Oscars, Jack Dempseys, Green Terrors, and adult Discus. Delivers balanced carnivore nutrition for color, strength, and vitality.

 🦐🪱 WILD PROTEIN-PACKED FORMULA

Made with premium marine and insect proteins including krill, Pacific Whiting, shrimp, and Black Soldier Fly Larvae. No soy, no corn, no peas and no shortcuts.

🇺🇸  PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA

Crafted in the USA to the highest standards. Perfect for tropical freshwater setups with carnivorous and omnivorous American cichlids.

💩 FORMULATED FOR DIGESTIBILITY & LESS WASTE

Prebiotic yeast and digestible ingredients support gut health, and promote a cleaner, more stable freshwater environment.

🕖 SLOW-SINKING FEEDING ACTION

Designed to slowly sink, mimicking the way prey behaves in nature. Ideal for mid-water and bottom feeders that love the hunt.
FAQS
Are Pure Predator Pellets sinking or floating?

They’re 3mm slow-sinking pellets— designed to drift naturally through the water column, just like prey would in the wild. This makes them perfect for mid to bottom feeders like Oscars, Jack Dempseys, and other large cichlids that prefer hunting below the surface.

What species are Pure Predator Pellets best for?

They’re ideal for South & Central American cichlids such as Oscars, Jack Dempseys, Green Terrors, Firemouths, Severums, and Convicts, as well as adult Discus and other medium-to-large carnivorous or omnivorous tropical fish.

If your fish thrives on a high-protein diet and loves the taste of shrimp, krill, and fish meal — this is the one.

Why no corn, soy, or peas?

Because your fish aren’t farmers!
Jokes aside — carnivorous fish can’t properly digest plant proteins like corn, soy, or peas, which often cause bloating and excess waste. Instead, Pure Predator Pellets use marine and insect proteins for complete amino acids, better digestion, and cleaner tanks.

Do these pellets help with color?

Yes — ingredients like astaxanthin, spirulina, marigold, and paprika naturally enhance color while supporting immune health and vitality.

Are they safe for daily feeding?

Absolutely. They’re formulated as a complete staple diet — feed 1–3 times daily in portions your fish can finish within a few minutes.

POWER UP PROTEIN-HUNGRY CICHLIDS

Clean marine & insect protein for growth, color, and serious feeding action.

  • MAJOR PROTEIN POWER

    Packed with krill, shrimp, marine protein, and BSFL, these pellets fuel rapid growth, strong energy, and tank-dominating vitality.

  • PROUDLY MADE IN THE USA

    Crafted in the USA with high quality and responsibly sourced ingredients you can trust.

  • NO CORN. NO SOY. NO PEAS.

    Clean, ocean-sourced and insect proteins—never padded with cheap fillers—so your fish get the nutrition they need without the junk.

  • 100% NATURAL COLOR BOOST

    Astaxanthin, spirulina, marigold, and paprika support vibrant reds, dazzling golds, and rich blues—no fake dyes, ever.

  • DESIGNED WITH DIGESTION IN MIND

    Prebiotic yeast supports digestion and nutrient absorption, helping fish thrive while keeping tanks cleaner for longer.

SINKS WHERE CICHLIDS HUNT

These high-protein pellets sink at the perfect pace so your Oscars, Jack Dempseys, and Green Terrors can chase and strike just like real predators—no boring surface nibbling here.

WE BELIEVE IN FULL TRANSPARENCY. WANT THE FULL BREAKDOWN OF THE INGREDIENTS?

51%
MIN. CRUDE PROTEIN
10%
MIN. CRUDE FAT
3%
MAX FIBER
13%
MAX ASH
1%
MIN PHOSPHORUS
12%
MAX MOISTURE

Ingredients

Pacific Whiting Meal, Krill Meal, Fish Protein Concentrate (Feed Grade), Wheat, Wheat Flour, Shrimp Meal, Brewers Dried Yeast, Fish Oil, Dried Black Soldier Fly Larvae, Dried Algae Meal (Spirulina), Paprika, Aztec Marigold Meal, Vitamin A Acetate, Vitamin D3 Supplement, dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E Supplement), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin-5-Phosphate, Niacin, d-Calcium Pantothenate, Menadione Sodium Bisulfite Complex (Vitamin K), Folic Acid, Thiamine Mononitrate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Biotin, Yeast Culture, Choline Chloride, Astaxanthin (Haematococcus pluvialis), Garlic, Calcium Propionate (Preservative), Manganese Proteinate, Zinc Proteinate, Copper Proteinate, Calcium Iodate, Iron Proteinate, Cobalt Proteinate, Calcium Carbonate, Sodium Selenite.

FAQ

Find the most frequently asked questions below.

  • We believe plant fillers don’t belong in cichlid food. Predatory omnivores like Oscars, Jack Dempseys, and Green Terrors thrive on protein—not cheap plant ingredients that inflate protein numbers without delivering real nutrition. Those fillers can cause bloating, excess waste, and cloudy water. That’s not how we feed our fish, and it’s not how we’ll feed yours.

    Instead, our formula is built on premium marine and insect proteins, highly digestible and closer to what cichlids eat in the wild. Yes, we use a small amount of wheat and rice flour—but not as filler. It’s just enough to keep the pellets firm and sinking at the right pace, so your cichlids can feed the way nature intended.

  • 🐟 Wild shrimp, krill & Pacific whiting
    Complete, carnivore-friendly protein

    🪱 Black Soldier Fly Larvae (BSFL)
    Insect protein Bettas love

    🌈 Natural color enhancers
    Spirulina, marigold, paprika & astaxanthin

    😊 Gut-friendly prebiotics
    From yeast — supports digestion, reduces waste

    💊 Complete vitamin complex
    For energy, color, and long-term health

    🍚 Wheat binder
    Just enough to bind the pellet — no corn, soy, or peas. Ever.

  • Proudly made in the USA with only the highest quality ingredients.

  • Feed 2–3 times daily.

    Offer 1–2 pellets per small to medium fish per feeding, or 6–10 pellets for larger fish such as Oscars.

    Adjust amounts based on species size and activity level.

    Feed only what your fish can consume within 2–3 minutes to avoid overfeeding and maintain water quality.

  • Yep—they’re designed to sink at just the right pace.

    Cichlids like Oscars, Jack Dempseys, and Green Terrors aren’t surface nibblers—they prefer to chase and strike food mid-water or near the bottom.

    Our pellets are firm enough to hold their shape, but soft enough to digest easily, giving your fish the feeding experience (and nutrition) they’re built for.

  • Delivery times vary depending on your location, but we strive to get your order to you within 3-5 business days. You’ll receive tracking information once your order is on its way.

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