{"product_id":"hikari-saki-marine-carnivore-40g","title":"Hikari Saki Marine Carnivore-40g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA probiotic pellet built for meat-eating marine fish, not a general-purpose flake.\u003c\/strong\u003e Saki-Hikari Marine Carnivore is a 47% protein sinking pellet fortified with a live Bacillus subtilis culture, designed as the primary diet for marine carnivorous fish rather than an occasional supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe probiotic addition is the point of difference over a standard marine pellet: Hikari's Saki-Hikari line is built around supporting digestion and immune function alongside raw nutrition, and this recipe carries a high vitamin C level to match.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e47% crude protein minimum\u003c\/strong\u003e — a high-protein formulation for carnivorous marine species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLive Bacillus subtilis culture, min. 1.0 × 10⁸ CFU\/kg\u003c\/strong\u003e — a probiotic addition intended to support gut health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinking pellet, approximately 1.3–1.6 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e — reaches mid-water and bottom-oriented carnivores as well as surface feeders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh ascorbic acid level, min. 3,100 mg\/kg\u003c\/strong\u003e — a stabilised vitamin C source well above a typical flake food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColour and immune actives\u003c\/strong\u003e — astaxanthin, marigold extract and taurine included in the formulation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitability\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAA2628\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSinking pellet, approx. 1.3–1.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 47%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMarine carnivorous fish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients and guaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFull ingredient declaration, reproduced verbatim from the manufacturer: Fish meal, krill meal, wheat flour, cuttlefish meal, dried seaweed meal, whole crushed silkworm pupae, fish oil, brewers dried yeast, spirulina, sodium alginate, lecithin, taurine, DL-methionine, astaxanthin, dried Bacillus subtilis fermentation product, clam extract, extracted marigold flower meal, 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, monosodium phosphate, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eContains wheat (wheat flour), shellfish (krill meal, clam extract) and insect-derived protein (whole crushed silkworm pupae). 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. Standard parcel delivery Australia-wide; no cold-chain requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat does the Bacillus subtilis actually do?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a live probiotic culture included at a guaranteed minimum level, intended to support the fish's digestive process; Hikari's stated aim across the Saki-Hikari line is better nutrient uptake rather than a specific therapeutic claim.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I mix this with other Hikari foods?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can, though Hikari's own guidance is that exclusive use of the Saki-Hikari line gets the best results, with frozen food used as an occasional supplement rather than a daily replacement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this suitable for freshwater carnivores?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's formulated specifically for marine carnivorous fish; Hikari sells separate Saki-Hikari lines for freshwater species, so check the freshwater range for tank-bred cichlids and similar fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy is the pellet so small?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt roughly 1.3–1.6 mm it's sized to suit a broad range of marine carnivore mouth sizes and to sink at a manageable rate through reef tank flow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242269491491,"sku":"AA2628","price":18.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/hikari-saki-marine-carnivore-40g-3001880-1600.jpg?v=1781836363","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/hikari-saki-marine-carnivore-40g","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}