{"product_id":"discus-bio-gold-80g","title":"Discus Bio-Gold - 80g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA granule that goes soft in seconds and holds its shape while a discus mouths it repeatedly, the way discus actually eat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hikari Discus Bio-Gold is a 1.5–2.0 mm sinking granule built around krill, silkworm pupae and fish meal, with a texture engineered specifically for discus feeding behaviour — it won't disintegrate and cloud the water the way a standard pellet does when a discus picks it up and spits it out before eating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1.5–2.0 mm sinking granule\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized for discus and similarly sized dwarf cichlids.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoftens on contact, holds together\u003c\/strong\u003e — matches how discus repeatedly mouth food before swallowing, without breaking apart in the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e50% crude protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — a high-protein formula built for discus growth and condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilised vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — supports immune system health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural colour-enhancing carotenoids\u003c\/strong\u003e — for vivid, natural colouration rather than an artificial colour boost alone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAttribute\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePack size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e80 g (also available in 1 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSinking granule\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGranule size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.5–2.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBA8411\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBarcode\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e042055223164\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for discus, angelfish, Apistogramma, other dwarf cichlids and similarly sized tropical fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eNot sized for very small nano fish or fry — the 1.5–2.0 mm granule is built for discus-sized mouths, and Hikari doesn't publish a smaller granule variant of this formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eKrill meal, whole crushed silkworm pupae, fish meal, cuttlefish meal, dried seaweed meal, brewers dried yeast, potato starch, spirulina, carotene, lecithin, 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, silicon dioxide, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate, red 3 (artificial colour).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuaranteed level\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\u003e50.0% min.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e12.0% min.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3.0% max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10.0% max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15.0% max.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.8% min.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e19,000 IU\/kg min.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2,800 IU\/kg min.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e780 IU\/kg min.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscorbic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1,200 mg\/kg min.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eContains copper sulphate — take care if your discus tank also houses shrimp or other copper-sensitive invertebrates.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed a small amount several times a day rather than one or two larger feeds — discus do better on frequent small feeds than on being filled up twice a day. 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; Hikari also produces a 1 kg size of the same formula.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242234560803,"sku":"BA8411","price":46.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/7d4ae9a2e107e9cc8083dd171323118adaeee1c9.jpg?v=1782710966","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/discus-bio-gold-80g","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}