Hikari Saki Marine Herbivore-90g
A probiotic pellet built for grazing marine fish, not a general-purpose flake. Saki-Hikari Marine Herbivore is a 43% protein sinking pellet built around seaweed and alfalfa, fortified with a live Bacillus subtilis culture, designed as the primary diet for marine herbivorous and omnivorous fish.
Where Saki-Hikari Marine Carnivore leads with fish and krill meal, this herbivore formula leads with seaweed meal and dehydrated alfalfa, matching the plant-heavy diet grazing marine species need, while keeping the same probiotic and high-vitamin-C base across the range.
Key features
- 43% crude protein minimum — plant-forward without under-delivering on protein for active grazers.
- Live Bacillus subtilis culture, min. 1.0 × 10⁹ CFU/kg — a probiotic addition intended to support gut health.
- Seaweed and alfalfa base — matches the natural grazing diet of marine herbivores more closely than a fish-meal-led pellet.
- Sinking pellet, approximately 1.3–1.6 mm — reaches grazing species at rockwork and substrate level.
- High ascorbic acid level, min. 3,200 mg/kg — a stabilised vitamin C source well above a typical flake food.
Specifications
| Pack size | SKU | Form | Crude protein | Suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 90 g | AA2629 | Sinking pellet, approx. 1.3–1.6 mm | Min. 43% | Marine herbivorous and omnivorous fish |
Ingredients and guaranteed analysis
Full ingredient declaration, reproduced verbatim from the manufacturer: Fish meal, dried seaweed meal, cuttlefish meal, dehydrated alfalfa meal, krill meal, brewers dried yeast, fish oil, wheat flour, 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.
Contains wheat (wheat flour) and shellfish (krill meal, clam extract). No artificial colours are listed in the manufacturer's declaration.
| Guaranteed analysis | Level |
|---|---|
| Crude protein | Min. 43.0% |
| Crude fat | Min. 9.0% |
| Crude fibre | Max. 5.0% |
| Moisture | Max. 10.0% |
| Ash | Max. 15.0% |
| Phosphorus | Min. 0.9% |
| Vitamin A | Min. 18,000 IU/kg |
| Vitamin D3 | Min. 2,800 IU/kg |
| Vitamin E | Min. 910 IU/kg |
| Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) | Min. 3,200 mg/kg |
| Bacillus subtilis | Min. 1.0 × 10⁹ CFU/kg |
Feeding directions
Feed 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 no food should remain uneaten after the feeding period. Remove any leftovers to protect water quality.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
- Suitable for: marine herbivorous and omnivorous fish, as the primary diet.
- Not suitable for: dedicated marine carnivores, which need the higher-protein Saki-Hikari Marine Carnivore formula instead.
Goes well with
- Saki-Hikari Marine Carnivore, for reef tanks that mix herbivorous and carnivorous species and need both diets on hand.
- A feeding clip or rockwork feeder, so grazing species can pick at the pellet the way they would natural algae growth.
- A quality water conditioner for tanks feeding multiple times a day across a mixed diet.
Warranty and delivery
Sold 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.
Common questions
What's the difference between this and the Carnivore formula?
This herbivore version leads with seaweed meal and alfalfa rather than fish and krill meal, carries a slightly lower protein minimum, and is aimed at grazing species rather than meat-eating marine fish.
What does the Bacillus subtilis actually do?
It's a live probiotic culture included at a guaranteed minimum level, intended to support digestion and nutrient uptake as part of Hikari's Saki-Hikari range.
Will this suit tangs and other grazing reef fish?
Yes — Hikari markets this formula for marine herbivorous fish generally, which is the group tangs and similar grazing species fall into.
Can omnivorous reef fish eat this as their main diet?
Yes — Hikari lists omnivores alongside herbivores as suited to this formula, though a mixed feeding routine with a carnivore-formula pellet is worth considering for omnivores with a stronger meat preference.
