The plant-based diet your herbivores actually need. Herbivorous cichlids and plecos are built for a plant-forward diet — feed them a rich, meaty food and you invite bloat, poor color, and digestive trouble. NorthFin Veggie Formula gives them what their gut is made for: a plant-forward 1–3mm slow-sinking pellet built around certified organic kelp and spirulina, with no artificial dyes or fillers. Veggie Formula comes from NorthFin, created by Darius Chodocinskas, an aquatic specialist with more than 30 years of experience who grew frustrated by the fillers, hormones, and artificial pigments in ordinary fish food. NorthFin is built on whole-ingredient marine nutrition — whole organic kelp and spirulina alongside whole Antarctic krill, herring, and sardine meal — steam-extruded and made in Canada to preserve nutrients, stay easily digestible, and keep your water clean. No fillers, no hormones, no artificial pigments or dyes. Pick your pellet size (1–3mm). Feed 1–2 times a day, only what's eaten quickly. Remove leftovers to keep water pristine. Feed herbivores the right way. Add to cart. Why NorthFin Veggie Formula Plant-forward by design — built around certified organic kelp and spirulina to match the gut of herbivorous cichlids and plecos and reduce the bloat that meaty foods can cause. Whole-ingredient nutrition — kelp and spirulina supply minerals, amino acids, and vitamins, with natural pigments that support color the healthy way. Cleaner water — steam-extruded, easily digestible pellets mean low waste and clearer water in planted and herbivore tanks. No junk — no fillers, no hormones, no artificial pigments — just whole-food, plant-forward marine nutrition. Best For Herbivorous and omnivorous fish that need a plant-forward diet — mbuna and other herbivorous African cichlids, plecos, and vegetarian community fish. The slow-sinking pellet is offered in 1–3mm, so choose 1mm for smaller mouths and 2–3mm for larger herbivores. Key Ingredients Certified Organic Kelp — marine seaweed supplying roughly 60 minerals, 21 amino acids, and 12 vitamins to improve overall health and activity. Antarctic Krill — high-quality protein, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals, plus natural carotenoids and astaxanthin to bring out rich, vibrant color. High Omega-3 Herring Meal — top-grade fish meal with a higher concentration of DHA for healthy development, growth, and coloration. Spirulina — natural blue-green algae rich in protein, vitamins, and minerals that supports immune function, with natural pigments for color enhancement. Calcium Montmorillonite Clay — provides 67 minerals and essential trace elements to help correct dietary deficiencies. Feeding Feed 1–2 times daily, offering only as much as your fish will consume within a few minutes. Remove any uneaten food to keep water quality high. For the best condition and color, rotate with other NorthFin formulas through the week for dietary variety. Ingredients Kelp, Whole Antarctic Krill Meal, High Omega-3 (DHA) Herring Meal, Whole Sardine Meal, Wheat Flour, Spirulina, Garlic, Astaxanthin (Haematococcus Algae), Calcium Montmorillonite Clay, Vitamin A Acetate, L-Ascorbyl-2-Polyphosphate (Source of Vitamin C), D-Activated Animal-Sterol (D3), DL Alpha-tocopherol (E), Vitamin B12 Supplement, Riboflavin Supplement, Niacin, Pantothenic Acid, Thiamine, Calcium Pantothenate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Biotin, Choline Chloride, Cobalt Sulfate, Ferrous Sulfate, Manganese Sulfate, Selenium, Zinc. Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein (Min): 36%Crude Fat (Min): 5%Crude Fiber (Max): 5%Moisture (Max): 9%Ash (Max): 10% FAQ Which pellet size should I choose? Veggie Formula comes in 1–3mm — pick 1mm for smaller mouths and 2–3mm for larger herbivores, feeding only what's eaten within a few minutes and removing leftovers. Will it cloud my water? No. The pellets are highly digestible and low-waste, and they hold together as they slowly sink rather than breaking apart and fouling the water. Is this suitable for herbivores like mbuna and plecos? Yes. It's a plant-forward diet built around organic kelp and spirulina to match the gut of herbivorous cichlids and plecos, helping reduce the bloat that overly meaty foods can cause.
