Staple food for East African cichlids sera Granugreen Nature is the staple food consisting of gently manufactured granules without dyes and preservatives for smaller cichlids that mainly eat plants and periphyton. This includes many of the East African cichlid species. High quality herbal components such as spirulina algae and spinach with a high amount of natural carotenoids supports optimal color development. The balanced composition supports strong development and healthy digestion. The slowly sinking granules keep their shape very well and do not pollute the water.