Mbuna cichlids live in a saltwater environment where algae flourishes on rocks and stones. To meet their nutritional requirements, these fish graze on them continuously – an action which quickly leads to obesity in their numbers.
Tetra Malawi Flakes are multi-ingredient, slowly sinking chips designed for Lake Malawi Cichlids from the Mbuna group as well as other herbivorous and omnivorous fish species. The formula ensures excellent condition, stunning coloration and breeding stimulation – with green peas and spirulina serving as sources of digestible vegetable protein while fibre and nettle help regulate digestion while L-carnitine provides support for fat metabolism.
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MALAWI CHIPS
Malawi offers an assortment of baobab products through both formal and informal markets, which can serve to diversify diets while increasing energy and micronutrient intakes in households.
Our results reveal that various major attributes influence the price of processed baobab products, suggesting Malawian manufacturers can create added value through more sophisticated marketing and product development initiatives.
Malawi and other herbivorous cichlids from the Mbuna group require food rich in easily assimilable vegetable proteins from sources like green peas and spirulina for optimal growth and immune defence. Their special flake food also features vitamins and natural mineral salts to stimulate immunity while adapting to their mouth size for active feeding and natural chewing, including L-carnitine levels which regulate fat metabolism. Additionally, this feed features nettles for natural fat regulation.
MALAWI FLAKES
Multi-ingredient flakes food with an abundant source of plant material for everyday feeding of Malawi cichlids from the Mbuna group. A significant amount of fibre ensures proper function in their long intestine, and digestion is assisted by active substances from nettle and spirulina. Furthermore, green pea provides easily assimilable vegetable protein and valuable unsaturated fatty acids to maintain healthy skin and strengthen protective barriers.
This versatile formula ensures excellent condition, vibrant coloration and breeding success for fish. Plus, L-carnitine plays an essential role in fat metabolism to limit risk of degeneration.
This flakes food has been specifically tailored for Malawi fish as well as other algae-eating cichlids. The unique three algae formula (Spirulina platensis, Chlorella and Nori) mimics their diet in nature while providing additional health benefits with ingredients like Beta-Glucans and garlic to support your aquatic friends’ wellbeing.
MALAWI BLUE
These Malawi Blue Dolphins (Cyrtocara moorii), also known as Humphead mouthbrooders, are stunning cichlid fish native to Lake Malawi in Africa and quite difficult to breed in captivity due to being unique species endemic to this Rift Lake ecosystem.
These fish have striking blue colors glinting from their bodies. With their distinctive nuchal hump on the head and appearance resembling that of dolphin, these African cichlids make an eye-catching sight in any tank or community tank environment. While peaceful by nature, aggressive species should not be kept together and groups of 3+ should be maintained for optimal success.
Water changes of 10%-20% weekly are recommended and regular vacuuming of their substrate is advised, as these fish tend to be more delicate than others mbuna and may deteriorate quickly in poor conditions. Garlic may help enhance immunity. Adding garlic may provide extra health benefits. Adding flakes can also be added for extra health benefits. To help build their immune systems. Regular feeding with finely chopped green vegetables like lettuce, peas, zucchini and cucumber is beneficial as is adding fresh garlic cloves for immune support. Garlic also helps strengthen their immune systems! Adding garlic can provide increased immune support as it boosts their immunity system as their immune system strengthens their immune systems! Water changes of 10%-20% weekly along with substrate vacuuming are necessary as these fish tend to quickly degrade under less ideal circumstances than their counterparts; water changes of 10%-20% weekly water changes is recommended. These fish tend to become vulnerable quickly in poor environments!
MALAWI RED
Malawi Red Cross Society is an indispensable partner in Malawi’s disaster response, working closely with government to coordinate shelter and camp management. Their staff and volunteers offer essential community healthcare such as administering lifesaving Oral Rehydration Therapy treatments and treating cholera, along with water sanitation and hygiene services.
Malaria remains a substantial health problem, killing thousands each year. Yet many communities lag in their use of insecticide-treated nets, leaving families at greater risk than ever.
Malawi remains an amazing place, boasting incredible landscapes and wildlife that rival any I have seen anywhere, not to mention welcoming, warm-hearted people that I have encountered in all my travels. That is why I am delighted to support IFRC’s Emergency Appeal for Malawi which seeks to meet urgent shelter, health, water sanitation and hygiene needs; additionally it will aid residents as they recover from recent floods while building resilience for future disasters.
