{"title":"Hikari","description":"\u003cp\u003eHikari fish food is made in Japan by Kyorin, which draws on more than a century of ornamental fish breeding, and the range is built on the idea that a discus, a goldfish and a pleco should not all eat the same pellet. Here that means Cichlid Gold, Bio-Gold, Excel and Staple, Discus Bio-Gold, Goldfish Gold, Excel and Staple, Betta Bio-Gold, Fancy Guppy, Micro Pellets and Micro Wafers for small fish, First Bites for fry, Algae Wafers and Bottom Feeder Wafers, Shrimp Cuisine, Sinking Carnivore and Massivore Delite for predators, Vibra Bites and Seaweed Extreme. For saltwater tanks there are Marine S and A, the Saki Marine range and Coralific Delite. Hikari's Dragon, Crest and Leopa gels and Dragon Delite for lizards and geckos sit here too.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePick the pellet size for the mouth in front of you, and keep opened packs sealed, cool and dry so the food stays fresh.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hikari-shrimp-cuisine","title":"Hikari Shrimp Cuisine Sinking Shrimp Food 10g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA complete daily diet sized for shrimp, not fish.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hikari Shrimp Cuisine is a micro sinking disc pellet built for ornamental freshwater shrimp, including Caridina and Neocaridina species, so every shrimp in the colony — from berried females down to the newest juveniles — can carry off a piece to feed the way they naturally prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.2–1.4 mm micro disc pellet\u003c\/strong\u003e — small enough for shrimp of every age to grip and carry rather than fight over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable-forward recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e — dried seaweed meal, spirulina and alfalfa give herbivorous shrimp the plant matter they graze for.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAstaxanthin included\u003c\/strong\u003e — helps keep reds and blues vivid and reduces colour fading over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDosed copper (min. 29 mg\/kg)\u003c\/strong\u003e — shrimp biologically need copper for blood regeneration; 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Turning the water flow down while feeding can help. Remove any uneaten food after the feeding period.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep in a cool place away from direct sunlight, moisture and humidity. The product is good until the best-before date printed on the pack; once opened, use within around 90 days for best condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold with the consumer guarantees that apply under Australian Consumer Law. This is a shelf-stable dry product with no cold-chain requirement and ships with standard freight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy does this granule go soft so quickly?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's built for discus, which mouth and spit out food repeatedly before eating it — the granule is engineered to soften and hold its shape through that process instead of disintegrating and clouding the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs Discus Bio-Gold safe with invertebrates?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt contains copper sulphate as a trace mineral source, so take care feeding it in a tank that also houses shrimp or other copper-sensitive invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow often should I feed my discus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral small feeds through the day work better than one or two large ones — feed only what's cleared within a few minutes each time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this work for other cichlids, not just discus?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — Hikari also lists it as suitable for angelfish, Apistogramma and other dwarf cichlids of a similar size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat sizes does this come in?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis listing is the 80 g pack; 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Hikari does not publish a calcium percentage for this product alongside phosphorus, so a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio cannot be stated; keepers should discuss overall calcium supplementation with a reptile-experienced vet. Pack weight 200 g. Country of manufacture is not stated by Hikari on the product specification page checked for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMealworm, dried apple meal, cassava starch, wheat flour, soybean meal, dehydrated alfalfa meal, dried bakery product, whole crushed silkworm pupae, dried seaweed meal, Japanese mustard spinach, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, dried pumpkin, dried tomato, dried carrot, mulukhiya meal, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilised vitamin C), d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, calcium carbonate, monosodium phosphate, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo artificial colours appear in this ingredient declaration. No allergen statement is published by Hikari; the declaration itself names wheat and soybean meal as ingredients worth noting for anyone managing a specific sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e bearded dragons, baby spiny-tailed lizards, green iguanas, blue-tongued skinks and other vegetable- and insect-eating lizards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e strictly insectivorous or carnivorous reptiles that do not take a vegetable-inclusive diet, and hatchlings too small for the roughly 7.5–8.5 mm pellet before it has been softened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoak pellets in pure, fresh water for a few minutes to soften before feeding. Sub-adults (20–38 cm \/ 8–15 in) can be fed freely; adults (over 38 cm \/ 15 in) need only one feeding every two to three days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReseal the pack tightly after each use and store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight to protect the stabilised vitamin C and reduce spoilage over the life of the pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shallow feeding dish keeps soaked pellets contained inside the enclosure, and a calcium supplement is worth discussing with a reptile-experienced vet given this product's calcium content is not published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped as an ambient dry good with no cold-chain or special handling requirement. 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The pellet floats at first and holds its shape well past that, giving mid-water and surface feeders time to take it before it breaks down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo formulations across four sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Baby pellets run a fish-meal-led recipe at 32% minimum protein for growing fish; Mini, Medium and Large step up to a 40% minimum protein formula once fish are established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour support from astaxanthin\u003c\/strong\u003e — a natural carotenoid included in every pellet size to support red and orange pigment development, backed by spirulina in the Mini, Medium and Large formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds its shape in the water\u003c\/strong\u003e — floats initially and resists breaking apart, so less feed is lost to the filter before fish reach it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilised vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate is used instead of plain vitamin C, so it survives normal storage rather than degrading before the pack is finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarlic included in every size\u003c\/strong\u003e — added as a natural feeding stimulant for fussier eaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich pellet size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll four sizes share the same Cichlid Gold formula family, but the protein level and ingredient list step up once pellets move past Baby. Match the size to the fish, not the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eApprox. pellet diameter\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBaby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7–2.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFry and newly-settled juvenile cichlids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMini\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.2–3.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall to medium adult cichlids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e4.8–5.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium to large cichlids, including Oscars\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7.2–8.2 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge cichlids and other big tropical fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBaby\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMini \/ Medium \/ Large\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 32.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 40.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 4.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 4.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 3.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 4.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 12.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 15.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 0.7%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePack weight 250 g for every size. Country of manufacture is not stated by Hikari on the product specification page checked for this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBaby pellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish meal, flaked corn, wheat flour, rice bran, soybean meal, corn gluten meal, shrimp meal, brewers dried yeast, DL-methionine, garlic, phaffia dried yeast, astaxanthin, grape seed extract, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilised vitamin C), inositol, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, disodium phosphate, salt, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMini, Medium and Large pellets:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fish meal, wheat flour, flaked corn, brewers dried yeast, corn gluten meal, wheat starch, rice bran, spirulina, garlic, DL-methionine, astaxanthin, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilised vitamin C), inositol, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, disodium phosphate, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate, red 3, yellow 5 (artificial colours).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Mini, Medium and Large formula carries two artificial colours, red 3 and yellow 5; the Baby formula's ingredient declaration lists none. No allergen statement is published by Hikari; the declaration itself names fish meal, shrimp meal, soybean meal and wheat as ingredients worth noting for anyone managing a specific sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e all common cichlid species, Oscars and other large, semi-aggressive tropical fish able to take a pellet of the matching size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e nano and small community fish that cannot manage even the Baby pellet, and tanks where a sinking-only diet is required — Hikari sells a separate Sinking Cichlid Gold for that purpose.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed two to three times daily, offering only the amount fish will completely consume within a few minutes. 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No artificial colours are listed in the manufacturer's declaration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 47.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 12.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 3.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 14.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 18,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 2,800 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 1,800 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscorbic acid (vitamin C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 3,100 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBacillus subtilis\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 1.0 × 10⁸ CFU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed two to three times daily, no more than fish will consume within about a minute. Hikari recommends exclusive use of the Saki-Hikari line for best results, and suggests supplementing with frozen foods rich in freshwater periodically. Remove any uneaten pellets after each feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e marine carnivorous fish of all kinds, as the primary diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e marine herbivores and grazing species, which need the plant-forward Saki-Hikari Marine Herbivore formula instead — feeding a carnivore diet exclusively to a herbivorous fish is not a balanced substitute.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaki-Hikari Marine Herbivore, for reef tanks that mix carnivorous and herbivorous species and need both diets on hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quality frozen marine food, to rotate in as Hikari suggests for dietary variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA feeding ring, to keep pellets contained in high-flow reef tanks until fish find them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold with the manufacturer's standard shelf life when stored in a cool, dry place with the bag sealed between feeds, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. 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Mini suits smaller and juvenile cichlids — dwarf cichlids, young Central and South Americans, and smaller African species. Medium suits adult mid-sized to large cichlids, including most full-grown Central American and African cichlids and juvenile oscars. Where a tank holds a mixed-size group, Mini is the safer default; larger fish will still take a mini pellet, but a medium pellet can be difficult for a small mouth to manage.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eNutrition information\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFish meal, wheat bran, brewers dried yeast, flaked corn, wheat flour, corn gluten meal, fish oil, rice bran, garlic, DL-methionine, astaxanthin, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilised vitamin C), inositol, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, disodium phosphate, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate, red 3, yellow 5 (artificial colours).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHikari does not publish a separate allergen statement or country-of-manufacture declaration for this product; the ingredient list above is the complete declaration as published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 40.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 7.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 4.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 15.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 15,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 2,300 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 500 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscorbic acid (vitamin C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 340 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed two to three times a day, an amount your fish will fully clear in a few minutes. 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Hikari makes it as a daily staple for goldfish and for koi fry (young fish), with higher levels of spirulina (a blue-green alga) and added carotenoids (natural colour pigments) to bring out colour.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinking pellet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hikari says a sinking food cuts down the air goldfish take in while feeding, helping reduce bloating and swim bladder problems (the swim bladder is the gas-filled organ fish use to control buoyancy).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour enhancing\u003c\/strong\u003e through spirulina and carotenoids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasily digested\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to Hikari, and made to be fed every day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBaby pellet size\u003c\/strong\u003e, made for young fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWeight: 110 g (Hikari item 02621)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePellet size: about 1.7 to 2.0 mm, sinking\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGuaranteed analysis (Hikari): crude protein at least 40%, crude fat at least 6%, crude fibre at most 2%, moisture at most 10%, ash at most 15%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst ingredients: fish meal, wheat flour, dried bakery product, soybean meal, brewers dried yeast, spirulina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari lists it for all types of goldfish and for koi fry. The pellet is about 2 mm, so it suits fish that can take a pellet that size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari says to feed up to four times a day, no more than your fish eat within a few minutes, and to remove any uneaten food. Cut back the amount when the water is colder than about 10°C or warmer than about 30°C.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYour rights under Australian Consumer Law apply. 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Two to three light feedings a day is all it takes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSemi-floating pellet\u003c\/strong\u003e — stays in the water column rather than sinking straight to the substrate, giving guppies time to find it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftens without dissolving\u003c\/strong\u003e — becomes sponge-like in water instead of falling apart and clouding the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh protein, high fat\u003c\/strong\u003e — min. 50% protein and min. 8% fat, aimed at breeding condition and growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour and immune support\u003c\/strong\u003e — astaxanthin and garlic are named in the ingredient declaration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWon't cloud water when fed as directed\u003c\/strong\u003e — Hikari's own claim, provided uneaten food is removed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFish meal, wheat flour, soybean meal, krill meal, brewers dried yeast, fish oil, dried seaweed meal, hydrolyzed vegetable sucrose polyesters, soybean oil, DL-methionine, astaxanthin, garlic, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilised vitamin C), inositol, D-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo artificial colours, ethoxyquin or BHA\/BHT preservatives appear in Hikari's published ingredient declaration for this product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 50.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 8.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 2.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 18.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 19,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 2,800 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 850 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscorbic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 340 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed two to three times a day, offering only what your fish will fully consume within about a minute. Remove any pellets left uneaten rather than letting them break down in the tank. This is a diet, not a medicated treatment, so it carries no copper and is fine to feed in mixed community tanks that include invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e all types of guppies, other livebearers such as mollies and platies, and other small tropical fish able to take a fine pellet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e fry too small to take a pellet — use a powdered starter food such as Hikari First Bites until fry are large enough to graduate onto pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eStore the pouch sealed in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Reseal firmly after each use to keep moisture out, and stop feeding from a batch if it develops an off smell or visible mould.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-prime\"\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/a\u003e — a water conditioner worth dosing at every water change in a guppy breeding tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-stress-coat-473ml-with-pump-dispenser\"\u003eAPI Stress Coat\u003c\/a\u003e — supports slime coat recovery after netting fish for grading or breeding tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/api-freshwater-master-multi-test-kit-5-in-1\"\u003eAPI Freshwater Master Test Kit\u003c\/a\u003e — keeps an eye on ammonia in a heavily-stocked guppy tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer undertakings. Ships as a standard, ambient-stable grocery item.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this cloud my water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eHikari states it won't, provided it's fed as directed and any uneaten pellets are removed rather than left to break down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this to fry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot straight away — the pellet is sized for adult and juvenile guppies. Very young fry need a powdered starter food like Hikari First Bites until they can manage a pellet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it float or sink?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNeither exactly — it's semi-floating, staying in the water column and slowly sinking rather than dropping straight to the substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it reef or invertebrate safe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt's a freshwater livebearer diet rather than a reef product, but it carries no copper or medicated additives, so it's fine alongside freshwater shrimp and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242281779491,"sku":"AA2475","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/hikari-fancy-guppy-pellets-2-43160383062307.webp?v=1790233227"},{"product_id":"hikari-dragon-gel-ready-to-use-for-veggie-and-insect-eating-dragons-60g","title":"Hikari Dragon Gel (Ready To Use)for veggie and insect eating dragons-60g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA ready-to-use gel diet that skips the powder-mixing mess altogether.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hikari Dragon Gel is a scientifically formulated, ready-to-use paste food for omnivorous lizards such as bearded dragons, water dragons and ocellated lizards. 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Tear the portion off with forceps or a gloved finger rather than a bare hand, to avoid transferring bacteria into the pouch. Babies under 20 cm (8 in) can be fed Dragon Gel exclusively, daily. Once dragons reach sub-adult size (20–40 cm \/ 8–15 in), transition them onto a pelleted diet such as Hikari Dragon Delite. Remove any uneaten portion after a few hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e baby and juvenile bearded dragons, water dragons, ocellated lizards and other omnivorous lizards that eat both vegetables and insects.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e strictly insectivorous or strictly herbivorous reptiles, and sub-adult or adult dragons that have already moved onto a pelleted diet — Dragon Gel is formulated as a baby food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep refrigerated once opened, with the cap or spout closed tightly. Use within 30 days of opening, and don't feed from the pouch past its best-before date. Discard immediately if it develops an unusual smell.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-stainless-steel-feeding-tongs-10\"\u003eZoo Med Stainless Steel Feeding Tongs\u003c\/a\u003e — keeps bare fingers away from the dispensing spout, as Hikari's own directions recommend.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/exo-terra-calcium-d3-powder\"\u003eExo Terra Calcium + D3 Powder\u003c\/a\u003e — a dusting supplement for the insect side of a growing dragon's diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/zoo-med-cricket-block\"\u003eZoo Med Cricket Block\u003c\/a\u003e — a staple live-insect food to run alongside Dragon Gel rather than in place of it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by the consumer guarantees under Australian Consumer Law in addition to any manufacturer undertakings. 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Hikari does not publish a calcium percentage for this product alongside phosphorus, so a calcium-to-phosphorus ratio cannot be stated; keepers relying on CrestGel as a significant part of the diet should discuss calcium dusting with a reptile-experienced vet. Pack weight 50 g. 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No allergen statement is published by Hikari; the declaration itself names soybean (oil and meal) and the listed dried fruits as ingredients worth noting for anyone managing a specific sensitivity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e crested geckos, gargoyle geckos, giant geckos, day geckos and other fruit- and insect-eating geckos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e strictly insectivorous reptiles that do not take a fruit-based diet, and as the sole diet for growing juveniles without an appropriate calcium supplementation plan, given the calcium content is not published.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer up to 0.1 oz (3 g) every two to three days for adults, or 0.04 oz (1 g) daily for babies. Feed at night to match natural activity, and remove any uneaten gel after the feeding period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReseal the pack tightly after each use and store in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. As a high-moisture gel, use within the timeframe printed on the pack once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA shallow feeding dish keeps portions tidy inside the enclosure, and a calcium supplement is worth discussing with a reptile-experienced vet given this gel's calcium content is not published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShipped as an ambient dry good with no cold-chain or special handling requirement. 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Standard parcel delivery Australia-wide; no cold-chain requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this sink fast enough for my pleco?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's formulated as a sinking wafer, so it reaches the substrate where plecos and other bottom feeders graze, rather than staying at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this to snails and shrimp as well as fish?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — Hikari markets Mini Algae Wafers for snails and crustaceans alongside algae-eating fish, so it works in mixed clean-up crew tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is the pack size for this line noticeably smaller than a standard algae wafer pack?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mini format is aimed at smaller grazers that eat less per feed than a full-size pleco, so packs are sized to match typical usage rather than bulk feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it work in a marine tank as well as freshwater?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the manufacturer lists marine herbivorous grazers alongside freshwater algae eaters as suitable species for this wafer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"22 g","offer_id":55249691214115,"sku":null,"price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"85 g","offer_id":55249691246883,"sku":null,"price":22.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/hikari-mini-algae-wafers-43160383127843.webp?v=1790233227"},{"product_id":"hikari-algae-wafers","title":"Hikari Algae Wafers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA dense, slow-sinking wafer built for the fish that clean up after everyone else.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hikari Algae Wafers are a vegetable-forward sinking food for plecos, corydoras, otocinclus and other algae-grazing fish in both freshwater and marine aquariums, sold in 20 g, 40 g, 82 g and 250 g packs to suit anything from a single bristlenose to a busy pleco tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVegetable-forward recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e — built around seaweed meal, alfalfa and spirulina rather than a straight fish-meal pellet, matching the largely herbivorous diet of algae eaters.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid, controlled sink rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — reaches the bottom quickly instead of drifting, so it's still there when nocturnal grazers come out to feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHolds together in water\u003c\/strong\u003e — stays intact for grazing rather than dissolving into cloud within minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGarlic and chlorella included\u003c\/strong\u003e — added as feeding stimulants and immune support, not just filler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilised vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate resists breakdown in water better than plain ascorbic acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne food for fresh and marine\u003c\/strong\u003e — the same wafer suits freshwater plecos and marine herbivores such as tangs that graze algae.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSinking wafer, approx. 17–18 mm diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePlecostomus, corydoras, otocinclus and other algae-grazing fish; 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Many algae eaters are nocturnal, so a wafer dropped in late in the evening or just before lights-out is usually taken up better than one fed in the middle of the day. Remove any uneaten wafer after the feeding period rather than leaving it to break down in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable as a staple food for plecos, corydoras, otocinclus, other bottom-dwelling algae grazers, and marine herbivores such as tangs. Not a complete diet on its own for predominantly carnivorous bottom feeders — pair it with a protein-based sinking food for those species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari doesn't publish a shelf life once opened. Keep the pack sealed, in a cool spot out of direct sunlight, and reseal firmly after each use to protect the vitamin content.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this wafer cloud the water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's formulated to hold together rather than crumble, so it stays intact for grazing instead of dissolving into the water column — remove any leftover piece after a couple of hours regardless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this to marine tangs as well as freshwater plecos?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the same wafer is formulated for algae-grazing fish in both freshwater and marine setups.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat size pack do I need?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 20 g and 40 g packs suit a single pleco or a small algae-eating crew; the 82 g and 250 g packs are sized for larger tanks or several grazers sharing the load.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this a complete diet on its own?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor herbivorous and omnivorous algae grazers, yes. 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Sold in 25 g, 50 g and 110 g packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller wafer format\u003c\/strong\u003e — approx. 6.5–7.5 mm, sized for corydoras and loaches rather than larger plecos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole crushed silkworm pupae included\u003c\/strong\u003e — a protein source these species take to readily, alongside fish meal and krill meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher fat than a straight algae wafer\u003c\/strong\u003e — 9% minimum crude fat reflects the more omnivorous diet of corydoras and loaches versus a pure algae grazer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid, controlled sink rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — reaches the substrate quickly so it's there for bottom feeders before it breaks down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilised vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate resists breakdown in water better than plain ascorbic acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSinking wafer, approx. 6.5–7.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorydoras catfish, loaches and other small-mouthed bottom feeders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 g, 50 g, 110 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish meal, wheat germ meal, soybean meal, wheat flour, whole crushed silkworm pupae, dried seaweed meal, dried bakery product, brewers dried yeast, fish oil, krill meal, spirulina, garlic, DL-methionine, astaxanthin, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilised vitamin C), inositol, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, disodium phosphate, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo artificial colours in this recipe. Contains silkworm pupae — worth knowing if you're keeping fish alongside other invertebrate-sensitive livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 36.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 9.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 4.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 16.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 0.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 8,800 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 1,300 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 4,900 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscorbic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 190 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed the amount your fish will completely consume within 20 minutes, and remove any uneaten wafer straight after — this stops it breaking down and affecting water quality, which matters more with a smaller, faster-softening wafer like this one than with a larger algae wafer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for corydoras, loaches and other small bottom-dwelling fish, in fresh or marine setups. Not the right choice for large plecos, which are better served by a bigger algae wafer they can graze on over a longer period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari doesn't publish a shelf life once opened. Keep the pack sealed, in a cool spot out of direct sunlight, and reseal firmly after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is this different from Hikari Algae Wafers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wafer is smaller (approx. 6.5–7.5 mm versus 17–18 mm), higher in fat, and includes silkworm pupae — it's built for the smaller mouths and more omnivorous diet of corydoras and loaches rather than larger algae-grazing plecos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does it need to come out after 20 minutes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a smaller, softer wafer than a full algae wafer, so it breaks down faster once wet — leaving it in past that point does more to cloud the water than to feed the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this suit my loaches as well as my corydoras?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's formulated for bottom feeders generally, corydoras and loaches included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's suited to marine bottom feeders, but as with any prepared food, check compatibility with sensitive invertebrates before use in a mixed reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold with the consumer guarantees that apply under Australian Consumer Law. 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Suits community goldfish ponds and aquariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e adult koi — choose a koi-specific pellet sized for a larger mouth. 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Reproduced from the manufacturer's published ingredient declaration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 32.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 4.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 3.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 12.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding and storage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed two to four times daily, offering only what your fish will finish within about a minute. Remove uneaten food after each feeding to protect water quality. Store the pouch sealed in a cool, dry place and reseal firmly after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs this the same as the adult Hikari Gold pellet?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This is the baby pellet, sized at roughly 1.7–2.0 mm for young goldfish and koi fry. The standard Goldfish Gold pellet is a larger size for adult goldfish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this feed koi as well as goldfish?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes for koi fry — the small pellet size suits young koi that can't yet manage adult-sized pellets. It is not sized for adult koi.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it cloud the water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeding only what fish finish in about a minute, and removing leftovers, is the main way to avoid clouding with any floating pellet.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow much should I feed?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThere's no fixed daily amount — feed only what's eaten within about a minute, two to four times a day, and adjust to the number and size of your fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold by Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium, Brisbane \/ North Lakes QLD. 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Hikari does not publish a separate allergen statement or country-of-manufacture declaration for this product; the ingredient list above is the complete declaration as published by the manufacturer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLevel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 46.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 7.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 5.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 13.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 1.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 15,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 2,300 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 970 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscorbic acid (vitamin C)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 350 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed two to three times daily, an amount your fish will fully consume in a couple of minutes. 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It ships as a standard parcel item — no special freight handling applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eHow is this different from the regular Vibra Bites?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eStick diameter. 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When the pond is consistently above 15°C (60°F), feed once or twice daily. When it is consistently above 21°C (70°F), feed two to four times daily. Avoid leaving uneaten pellets in the water beyond three to five minutes, and reduce or stop feeding as the water cools going into winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e koi and pond goldfish, and general outdoor pond communities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e tropical aquarium fish, which need a higher-protein tropical diet, and ponds that regularly drop below 15°C for extended periods, where feeding should be reduced rather than continued at this rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeep the bag sealed and stored in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight. Reseal after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis product carries the consumer guarantees available under Australian Consumer Law. It ships as a standard parcel item — no special freight handling applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhy does feeding rate depend on temperature rather than a fixed amount?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eKoi and pond fish are cold-blooded, so their metabolism and appetite track water temperature closely. Feeding a fixed daily ration through a cold snap leads to uneaten food fouling the pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eShould I feed through winter?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eReduce feeding as the water cools and stop once it holds consistently below the point where fish are actively feeding; an overfed pond in cold water is a common cause of poor winter water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill small pellets suit my full-grown koi as well as my smaller fish?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — larger koi will happily eat the small pellet, it just takes more of them per feed than a medium or large pellet would.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes this pellet affect water clarity?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeeding an amount fish clear within a few minutes, and removing anything left over, keeps pond water clear. 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Remove any leftovers to protect water quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e marine herbivorous and omnivorous fish, as the primary diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e dedicated marine carnivores, which need the higher-protein Saki-Hikari Marine Carnivore formula instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSaki-Hikari Marine Carnivore, for reef tanks that mix herbivorous and carnivorous species and need both diets on hand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA feeding clip or rockwork feeder, so grazing species can pick at the pellet the way they would natural algae growth.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA quality water conditioner for tanks feeding multiple times a day across a mixed diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold with the manufacturer's standard shelf life when stored in a cool, dry place with the bag sealed between feeds, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. 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