--- product_id: 1906469 title: "TetraCichlid Floating Cichlid Sticks 11.3 Ounces, Pond Fish Food, Nutritionally Balanced" brand: "tetra" price: "VT4391" currency: VUV in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Tetra" url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1906469-tetracichlid-floating-cichlid-sticks-11-3-ounces-pond-fish-food store_origin: VU region: Vanuatu --- # Protein-rich for vibrant cichlids Clear-water formula, no clouding ProCare immune support formula TetraCichlid Floating Cichlid Sticks 11.3 Ounces, Pond Fish Food, Nutritionally Balanced **Brand:** tetra **Price:** VT4391 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐠 Elevate your aquarium game with vibrant, healthy cichlids that everyone envies! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TetraCichlid Floating Cichlid Sticks 11.3 Ounces, Pond Fish Food, Nutritionally Balanced by tetra - **How much does it cost?** VT4391 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1906469-tetracichlid-floating-cichlid-sticks-11-3-ounces-pond-fish-food) ## Best For - tetra enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tetra brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Daily Balanced Diet:** Nutritionally balanced for everyday feeding, supporting metabolism and overall fish health. - • **Crystal Clear Aquarium:** Special clear-water formula prevents water clouding, keeping your tank pristine and visually stunning. - • **Vibrant Color & Vitality:** Enhances natural coloration and vitality, making your aquarium a living masterpiece. - • **Immune-Boosting ProCare Formula:** Patented blend of vitamins, biotin, and omega-3s to strengthen fish immunity and promote longevity. - • **Tailored Nutrition for Cichlids:** Specifically crafted floating sticks for medium to large top- and mid-water cichlids, ensuring optimal feeding and growth. ## Overview TetraCichlid Floating Cichlid Sticks deliver a protein-rich, nutritionally balanced diet designed for medium to large top- and mid-water cichlids. Featuring the patented ProCare formula, these floating sticks support immune health, enhance natural coloration, and maintain crystal-clear water, making them the go-to daily food for vibrant, thriving fish. ## Description Product Description TetraCichlid Floating Cichlid Sticks provide balanced nutrition for medium and large, top-feeding cichlids. Ideal food for firemouth and convict cichlids as well as many other large freshwater or marine aquarium fish. This hearty and nutritional floating stick diet is specially designed to enhance color and promote vitality. Includes patented, health-enhancing ProCare formula to help support your fish’s immune system for optimal health and long life. This precise blend of immunostimulants, vitamins, biotin and omega-3 fatty acids is custom designed to strengthen a fish’s resistance to disease and stress. Feed two to three times daily, only as much as your fish can consume within three minutes. This food will not cloud water when used as directed. Cichlids come in many bright and colorful varieties, and can grow anywhere from just a few inches to over 3 feet long. These territorial, intelligent and highly adaptive fish are constantly engaged in their environment. You’ll always be entertained with cichlids around! Since 1951, Tetra has developed the world’s most comprehensive body of fish food knowledge, and fishkeeping enthusiasts have looked to the brand for products and solutions that add ease and beauty to their home. Whether you're an experienced hobbyist or just starting out, Tetra has everything you need – from a large variety of quality fish food and innovative equipment to test kits and decor. desertcart.com Quality Nutrition for CichlidsTetra has been revolutionizing and improving fish nutrition since the company’s birth in Germany in 1951. Since that time, Tetra has developed one of the most comprehensive bodies of flake fish food knowledge in the world. A full team of biologists, chemists, and nutritionists continually study and discover what keeps fish thriving and living long, healthy lives.TetraCichlid SticksTetraCichlid Sticks provide medium to large top-feeding Cichlids with the hearty diet and nutritional requirements they need. The sticks float on water for easy access and are ideal for such favorites as firemouths and convicts. Large freshwater and marine fish also feed well and get nutritional requirements from this floating diets. TetraCichlid Sticks are enhanced with vitamin C and the patented, health enhancing ProCare from TetraMin.Clean, Clear WaterTetra formulas feature micro milled, exotic, high-protein fish meal as a core ingredient—making them pure and digestible with fewer colorants. This leads to less waste and a cleaner, clearer aquarium.Pick the TetraMin That's Right for Your FishTetraCichlid Flakes Staple nutrition for top and mid-water feeding cichlids. Hearty flakes stay firm and won’t disintegrate. TetraCichlid Sticks Hearty diet ideal for medium to large top-feeding cichlids. TetraCichlid JumboMin Sticks The live food alternative for aggressive carnivorous fish. TetraCichlid Crisps A great way to bring out the beautiful colors of large tropical fish. Slow-sinking to reach mid-water and bottom-feeding fish. TetraCichlid Floating Pellets Nutritionally balanced, color enhancing pellet for medium to large cichlids. TetraColor 2-in-1 Cichlid Pellets Combination of rich staple food and color-enhancing food in one pellet. World Class Menu for Every Fish TypeTetra understands that every fish is unique. For this reason, they have created a full menu of food to help meet the needs of every fish; from bottom feeders to top-feeders and small Bettas to Large Cichlids.Flakes: Flakes make up the most popular type of fish food. Tetra flakes are formulated to keep water clean and clear and include ProCare for added health benefits.Crisps: Tetra crisps float longer and create less waste. Crisps are ideal for small and medium-sized fish.Granules: Bite-sized morsels sink slowly to reach all fish in your aquarium, including mid-water feeders.Tablets: Tablets are complete, balanced nutrition that sink quickly for all bottom-feeding fish such as catfish and loaches.Algae Wafers: Large, sinking wafers are perfect for veggie loving bottom feeders like piecostomus catfish.Sticks: Complete and balanced sticks provide hearty nutrition to larger fish such as Oscars, Cichlids, and marine fish.Pellets: This floating food is ideal for mid to large sized fish like Cichlids and Goldfish. Tiny pellets are available for Bettas.Gel Foods: Innovative Grazing Blocks are great for long periods away from home. Gel Foods strive to feed fish the way they would eat in nature.Supplements/Treats: Great in conjunction with Tetra’s Primary diets, these foods provide healthy variety for fish. Review: Best deal. - Great food my fish love. Outstanding bulk value Review: Repeat customer here - My ciclid grew over this and they still love it. Worth the price. Size is not small but can be cut to half if you desire to feed to small ciclid. I don’t know about the taste coz how will I know. But it’s effective enough to see how my ciclid grew eating just this since they were small. ## Features - CICHLID FORMULATION: These protein-rich flakes are specially designed for use as a staple food for top- and mid-water cichlids. - FOR DAILY FEEDING: Nutritionally balanced diet for optimal health, color and vitality – supports a long life. - PROCARE FORMULA: Helps support fish’s immune system for optimal health and long life. - CLEAR-WATER FORMULA: Will not cloud water when used as directed. - CONTAINS BIOTIN: Helps maintain a healthy metabolism. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00025Z6R0 | | ASIN | B00025Z6R0 | | Additional Features | ProCare formula for immune support | | Age Range Description | All Life Stages | | Allergen Information | Fish may contain | | Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet | | Best Sellers Rank | #3,394 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #22 in Aquarium Fish Food | | Brand Name | Tetra | | Breed Recommendation | Medium Breeds | | Container Type | Bottle | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (8,285) | | Date First Available | June 20, 2004 | | Department | Unisex-Adult | | Dog Breed Size | Large | | Flavor | Sticks | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00046798163503 | | Included Components | TetraCichlid Sticks (11.3 oz) | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item Form | Stick | | Item Type Name | Cichlid Floating Fish Food | | Item Weight | 0.84 Pounds | | Item model number | 16350 | | Manufacturer | Tetra | | Manufacturer | Tetra | | Manufacturer Part Number | AQ-16350-10 | | Model Number | 16350 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Occasion | Birthday | | Product Benefits | Nutritionally balanced for optimal health and longevity | | Product Dimensions | 3.63 x 3.63 x 7 inches; 13.44 ounces | | Recommended Uses For Product | Daily food source for top- and mid-water cichlids, including firemouth and convict cichlids, and other large freshwater or marine aquarium fish | | Special Ingredients | Potato | | Specific Uses For Product | Food | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 634252038315 046798163503 | | Unit Count | 11.3 Ounce | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** All Life Stages - **Brand:** Tetra - **Flavor:** Sticks - **Item Form:** Stick - **Specific Uses For Product:** Food ## Images ![TetraCichlid Floating Cichlid Sticks 11.3 Ounces, Pond Fish Food, Nutritionally Balanced - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81HAws0gt0L.jpg) ![TetraCichlid Floating Cichlid Sticks 11.3 Ounces, Pond Fish Food, Nutritionally Balanced - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31PRDGGoa7L.jpg) ![TetraCichlid Floating Cichlid Sticks 11.3 Ounces, Pond Fish Food, Nutritionally Balanced - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81+8q2AQEaL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Tetra floating sticks used to sink slowly after a few minutes. the last container i bought, they don't sink... why ???** A: Because as it states in the title, they are floating sticks, not sinking ones. They should not be left in the tank long enough for them to sink as this will pollute the tank. **Q: IS THIS GOOD FOR KOI FISH** A: I do not have koi. I have cichlids it works great and cichlids **Q: I need to buy 12 units of this food and would like to know the expiration date of the product ?** A: I am sorry, but I looked all over the bucket and did not see any expiration date. There is a toll free number on the bucket: 800-423-6458. It say if you have any questions call that number. Also, the bucket closes really tightly. I hope this helps you. Good Luck **Q: Will this work for Scarlet Gem Badis?** A: It should. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best deal. *by D***E on January 13, 2026* Great food my fish love. Outstanding bulk value ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Repeat customer here *by V***Z on February 9, 2026* My ciclid grew over this and they still love it. Worth the price. Size is not small but can be cut to half if you desire to feed to small ciclid. I don’t know about the taste coz how will I know. But it’s effective enough to see how my ciclid grew eating just this since they were small. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fish food *by K***R on November 15, 2025* I purchased these pellets for my pond in the back yard. The fish love them and even come to the end of the pond when they see me. ## Frequently Bought Together - TetraCichlid Floating Cichlid Sticks 11.3 Ounces, Pond Fish Food, Nutritionally Balanced - TetraCichlid Cichlid Flakes, Fish Food, Clear Water Advanced Formula, 5.65 Ounces - Aqueon Cichlid Slow Sinking Fish Food Pellets, Medium Size, 25 Ounce --- ## 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.vu/products/1906469-tetracichlid-floating-cichlid-sticks-11-3-ounces-pond-fish-food](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/1906469-tetracichlid-floating-cichlid-sticks-11-3-ounces-pond-fish-food) --- *Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu* *Store origin: VU* *Last updated: 2026-05-18*