Discus Bio-Gold - 80g
Pack size
80 g
Water type
Freshwater
Colour & specimen: This fish's colouration may look different in your own tank depending on your lighting, diet, stress levels and water conditions, and can vary between individual fish of the same species. You will not receive this exact fish pictured; the one you receive will be a similar size, colour and condition.
WA & TAS orders: state biosecurity regulations restrict which live animals can be sent to Western Australia and Tasmania — please check what we can send to you before ordering. See delivery info
Discus Bio-Gold - 80g
A granule that goes soft in seconds and holds its shape while a discus mouths it repeatedly, the way discus actually eat. 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.
Key features
- 1.5–2.0 mm sinking granule — sized for discus and similarly sized dwarf cichlids.
- Softens on contact, holds together — matches how discus repeatedly mouth food before swallowing, without breaking apart in the water.
- 50% crude protein — a high-protein formula built for discus growth and condition.
- Stabilised vitamin C — supports immune system health.
- Natural colour-enhancing carotenoids — for vivid, natural colouration rather than an artificial colour boost alone.
Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Pack size | 80 g (also available in 1 kg) |
| Form | Sinking granule |
| Granule size | 1.5–2.0 mm |
| SKU | BA8411 |
| Barcode | 042055223164 |
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable for discus, angelfish, Apistogramma, other dwarf cichlids and similarly sized tropical fish.
Not 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.
Ingredients
Krill 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).
Guaranteed analysis
| Nutrient | Guaranteed level |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | 50.0% min. |
| Crude fat | 12.0% min. |
| Crude fibre | 3.0% max. |
| Moisture | 10.0% max. |
| Ash | 15.0% max. |
| Phosphorus | 0.8% min. |
| Vitamin A | 19,000 IU/kg min. |
| Vitamin D3 | 2,800 IU/kg min. |
| Vitamin E | 780 IU/kg min. |
| Ascorbic acid | 1,200 mg/kg min. |
Contains copper sulphate — take care if your discus tank also houses shrimp or other copper-sensitive invertebrates.
Feeding directions
Feed 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.
Storage
Keep 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.
Warranty and delivery
Sold 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.
Common questions
Why does this granule go soft so quickly?
It'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.
Is Discus Bio-Gold safe with invertebrates?
It 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.
How often should I feed my discus?
Several small feeds through the day work better than one or two large ones — feed only what's cleared within a few minutes each time.
Will this work for other cichlids, not just discus?
Yes — Hikari also lists it as suitable for angelfish, Apistogramma and other dwarf cichlids of a similar size.
What sizes does this come in?
This listing is the 80 g pack; Hikari also produces a 1 kg size of the same formula.
