{"product_id":"hikari-cichlid-bio-gold-pellet-250g","title":"Hikari Cichlid Bio Gold Pellet-250g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA high-protein sinking pellet for cichlids that hunt as much as they graze.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hikari Cichlid Bio-Gold+ is a 45%-protein daily diet for carnivorous cichlids and other larger tropical fish, with a probiotic fermentation product and a colour-enhancing recipe, sold in Mini (approx. 3.0–3.4 mm) and Medium (approx. 5.0–5.5 mm) pellet sizes, both in 250 g packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e45% minimum crude protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — built for predominantly carnivorous cichlids rather than the more herbivorous species in the Hikari range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTwo pellet sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mini (approx. 3.0–3.4 mm) for smaller or juvenile cichlids, Medium (approx. 5.0–5.5 mm) for larger adults — match the size to your fish's mouth, not just its length.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product\u003c\/strong\u003e — a probiotic included to support digestion, on top of the core protein recipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinking pellet that holds shape\u003c\/strong\u003e — stays intact in the water rather than crumbling before mid-water and bottom-feeding cichlids reach it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour-enhancing recipe\u003c\/strong\u003e — astaxanthin and spirulina support natural pigmentation without relying on artificial dye.\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 pellet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePellet size (Mini)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 3.0–3.4 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePellet size (Medium)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eApprox. 5.0–5.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCarnivorous cichlids and larger tropical fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e250 g (Mini or Medium)\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 flour, brewers dried yeast, corn gluten meal, soybean meal, fish oil, spirulina, DL-methionine, garlic, dried seaweed meal, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, 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, salt, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo artificial colours in this recipe.\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. 45.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 5.0%\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. 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\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed two to three times daily, only as much as your fish will completely consume within a few minutes. Remove any uneaten pellets promptly — the high protein content that makes this food effective for carnivorous cichlids also means leftovers affect water quality faster than a lower-protein food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for carnivorous cichlids and other larger, protein-hungry tropical fish. Not the right choice for herbivorous or omnivorous cichlids that need a vegetable-rich diet — see Hikari Cichlid Excel for that end of the range.\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\u003eShould I buy Mini or Medium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMatch the pellet to the fish's mouth, not just its overall length — Mini (approx. 3.0–3.4 mm) suits smaller or juvenile cichlids, Medium (approx. 5.0–5.5 mm) suits larger adults that can comfortably take a bigger pellet in one go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this suitable for herbivorous cichlids?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — at 45% minimum protein this is built for carnivorous species. Herbivorous cichlids are better suited to Hikari Cichlid Excel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it float or sink?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a sinking pellet that holds its shape in the water rather than crumbling on contact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the Bacillus subtilis in the ingredients for?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a probiotic fermentation product included to support digestion, alongside the core protein and vitamin recipe.\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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