Collection: Fish Pellets

FEATURES

1. A perfect balance of premium-select ingredients developed to promote proper growth and desirable form in most herbivorous species.
2. Contains higher levels of vegetable matter and multiple algaes that plecostomus and other algae eaters prefer.
3. The uniquely shaped disc sinks rapidly and retains its shape allowing less aggressive species ready access to its nutrition over longer period of time.
4. The perfect treat for your omnivorous fish to super-charge their nutrient intake.
5. Contains pure-cultured spirulina and chlorella algae to help your underwater friends look their best, always.
6. Trust the Hikari® logo to assure your aquatic pets are getting the original and proven Algae Wafers™ formulation!

FEEDING

Feed no more than the amount your fish will completely consume within 2 hours. Many bottom feeders are nocturnal, for best results feed late in the day or at night. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and always remove uneaten food after feeding period.
Developed, produced and packaged in our facilities so we can be assured you'll always get the ®Hikari quality you expect!

We recommend Hikari Algae Wafers as a daily diet for

Plecostomus and other algae eaters, including marine herbivores

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. A perfect balance of premium-select ingredients developed to promote proper growth and desirable form in most herbivorous species.
2. Contains higher levels of vegetable proteins plecostomus and other algae eaters require.
3. Great for snails, crustaceans and other vegetable craving fish too.
4. The uniquely shaped disc that sinks rapidly while retaining its shape longer than the competition, allowing less aggressive species ready access to its nutrition.
5. Contains two highly usable natural nutrient sources, pure-cultured spirulina and chlorella algae.
6. Trust the Hikari® logo, your assurance your aquatic pets are getting the original and uniquely balanced formulation!

FEEDING

Feed no more than the amount your fish will completely consume within an hour. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and always remove uneaten food after feeding period.
Developed, produced and packaged in our facilities so we can be assured you'll always get the ®Hikari quality you expect!

We recommend Hikari Tropical MINI ALGAE WAFERS as a daily diet for

A Scientific Diet For Plecostomus And Other Algae Eating Fishes Including Marine Herbivores.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. A Powerful Color Enhancing Daily Diet For Carnivorous Cichlids And Larger Tropical Fish Lacking Exposure To UV Light
2. Expect vivid and vibrant coloration, not possible with other diets, as a direct result of the inclusion of easily synthesized Astaxanthin.
3. Offering a super-charged nutrient mix enhanced with beneficial living microorganisms that promotes rapid, fat-deposit-free growth and active waste decomposition!
4. The use of premium-grade Fish Meal makes this perfect for omnivorous or carnivorous varieties. Contains specially formulated Garlic and DL-Methionine making this diet one your pet will eagerly attack and devour.

FEEDING

Feed two to three times daily the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes.
Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and always remove any uneaten food after the feeding period.
Ask your retailer about our other Cichlid diets; Cichlid StapleT, Cichlid Gold® and Cichlid Excel®.
You must feed Cichlid ®Bio-Gold+ continuously for your fish to experience the full impact of the live (viable) naturally occuring microorganisms.

We recommend Hikari Cichlid Cichlid Bio-Gold+ as a daily diet for

Carnivorous cichlid cnd larger tropial fish

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. A perfect balance of a number of natural ingredients meant to meet the nutritional demands of most herbivorous fish. Offers a taste even the most finicky eater will love.
2. Use of the inner most portion of the wheat germ kernel offers more rapid digestion and beneficial nutrients your freshwater herbivore craves.
3. Contains pure-cultured Spirulina which can improve color enhancing capacity.
4. Developed over many years of continuous research, this uniquely balanced formulation helps support immune system health.
5. When you’re looking for the best, trust Hikari®, the originator of premium aquatic diets!

FEEDING

Feed two to three times daily the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding. Please remove uneaten food after the feeding period.

We recommend Hikari Cichlid Cichlid Excel as a daily diet for

All types of herbivorous cichlids and larger tropical fish who respond well to a diet rich in vegetable matter

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. A perfect balance of a number of natural ingredients meant to meet the nutritional demands of most herbivorous fish. Offers a taste even the most finicky eater will love.
2. Use of the inner most portion of the wheat germ kernel offers more rapid digestion and beneficial nutrients your freshwater herbivore needs.
3. Contains pure-cultured Spirulina which can improve color enhancing capacity.
4. A uniquely blended to support immune system health.
5. When you’re looking for the best, trust Hikari®, the originator of premium aquatic diets!

FEEDING

Feed two to three times daily the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and always remove uneaten food after feeding period.

We recommend Hikari Cichlid Sinkign Cichlid Excel as a daily diet for

All types of herbivorous cichlids and larger tropical fish who respond well to a diet rich in vegetable matter.

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FEATURES

1. Includes the highest grade of carotenoid available today, offering superior color enhancement while helping your pet retain their natural beauty year round. Can also help restore vivid coloration to washed out specimens.
2. High quality natural proteins in an easily digestible form, offer improved growth through efficient nutrient utilization.
3. Contains uniquely blended nutrients, including stabilized vitamin C, which support immune system health.
4. An excellent daily diet for cichlids and larger tropical fish offering a taste and texture they will eagerly accept.
5. Trust the originator of pelleted Cichlid diets, other premium aquatic diets and our more than 135 years of experience when you’re looking for the best options for your aquatic pets!

FEEDING

Feed two to three times daily the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding. Please remove uneaten food after the feeding period.

We recommend Hikari Cichlid Cichlid Gold as a daily diet for

All types of cichlids and larger tropical fish who require higher protein levels

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

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FEATURES

1. An excellent daily diet for cichlids and larger tropical fish formulated for desirable form with continued use.
2. Includes the highest grade of carotenoid available today, offering superior color enhancement while helping your pet retain their beauty year round. Can also help restore vivid coloration to washed out specimens.
3. High quality natural proteins in an easily digestible form, offer improved growth through efficient nutrient utilization.
4. Offers a taste and texture your pet will eagerly accept.
5. Trust the originator of pelleted cichlid diets and our more than 135 years of experience when you’re looking for the best options for your aquatic pets!

FEEDING

Feed two to three times daily the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and always remove uneaten food after feeding period.

We recommend Hikari Cichlid Cichlid Gold Sinking as a daily diet for

All types of cichlid and larger tropical fish who require higher protein levels.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. The unique formulation, offering natural ingredients in an extremely digestible form, offers excellent nutrient utilization.
2. Developed to help your pet live a long and health-filled life, while promoting excellent growth and superior form.
3. Offers a taste and texture your pet will eagerly accept.
4. Trust the originator of pelleted Cichlid diets, other premium aquatic diets and our more than 135 years of experience when you’re looking for the best options for your aquatic pets!

FEEDING

Feed two to three times daily the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding. Please remove uneaten food after the feeding period.

We recommend Hikari Cichlid Cichlid Staple as a daily diet for

All types of cichlids and larger tropical fish.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

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FEATURES

1. This uniquely balanced formulation offers necessary nutrients that promote proper shell development for necessary defense from predators.
2. A rapidly sinking stick which allows most bottom feeding scavengers ready access and extended feeding.
3. Promotes proper growth and form with a taste most bottom dwellers will love.
4. Naturally offers higher levels of color enhancers which help develop true coloration.

FEEDING

For lobsters, shrimp, underwater crawfish and other aquatic scavengers, feed 1-4 mini sticks twice a day based on size. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and always remove uneaten food after feeding period to avoid health impacting water quality issues.
For hermit crabs feed in a clean shallow dish once a week. After 24 hours remove the food from the enclosure. Feed an amount equal to 2 grams of food (approximately a thimble full) for each hermit crab per feeding.

We recommend Hikari Tropical Crab Cuisine as a daily diet for

Hermit crabs, crayfish, shrimp, lobsters, tadpoles and other scavengers in both fresh and saltwater environments

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. Contains natural ingredients like krill and silkworm pupa which promotes ready acceptance by even the most finicky eaters.
2. Utilizes bio-chemically synthesized color enhancing carotenoids to help develop vivid, natural coloration without negatively impacting the bluish tones.
3. A balanced combination of premium, natural ingredients and lipids which promote desirable form with growth previously only available using live foods, but without the potential for parasite infestation or excessive odor and mess.
4. Laboratory tests proved the pellet size and slowly sinking characteristics make it the first choice of finicky eaters and juvenile or wild caught specimens. A pellet perfectly designed for the normal feeding action of discus.
5. Absorbs water quickly and becomes soft taking on a worm-like texture. Best of all it retains its shape.

FEEDING

For best results feed smaller amounts more often instead of two feedings daily. Turning the water flow down when feeding discus can be beneficial. Remove any uneaten food after the feeding period to avoid any health-impacting water quality issues.

We recommend Hikari Tropical DISCUS Bio-Gold as a daily diet for

Discus, Angelfish, Apistogramma, Dwarf Cichlids & Other Smaller Tropical Fish

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. Our proprietary technology helped us create a pellet that becomes soft quickly yet does not dissolve in water.
2. This highly palatable diet is one your fish will eagerly devour and the ingredients encapsulated in each pellet guarantees your pet will get the whole nutrient package, always.
3. The Micro-Coating™ eliminates nutrient leeching and water clouding.
4. Includes krill, a natural source of astaxanthin, which is easily synthesized and promotes vibrant color.
5. Contains seaweed, a natural source of iodine, which supports reproductive capacity.

FEEDING

Feed two to three times daily the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding.

We recommend Hikari Tropical Fancy Guppy as a daily diet for

Guppies and other very small tropical fishes

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

Rich in highly nutritious, freshly harvested ingredients including premium-selected fish meal which provides a superior protein source rich in amino acids. Hikari® Tropical First Bites® offer a uniquely balanced nutrient profile for the, all important, developmental stage of your fry's life and promotes proper feeding habits. This semi-floating food allows fry at all levels of the aquarium ready access to its exacting nutrition while reducing water quality issues common with other fry foods.

FEEDING

For optimum results feed daily as often as possible the amount your fish will consume within 2 to 3 minutes. Care should be taken to avoid feeding larger quantities of food less often as it can cause a lack of nutrition. For best results feed up to four times daily an amount of food which can be consumed within a minute.
For mid-water and bottom feeders
Soak in a cup of aquarium water before feeding. This will cause the food to sink more rapidly providing these fry ready access to the nutrition.
For Live-Bearers (ovoviviparous)
They can consume Hikari First Bites right after birth.
For Egg-Layers (oviparous)
They utilize their yolk sack for nutrition right after birth. Start feeding Hikari First Bites right before their yolk sack is fully consumed.

We recommend Hikari Tropical First Bites as a daily diet for

All types of newborn fish in both fresh and saltwater environments.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. An optimally balanced nutrient mix that helps maximize growth.
2. Developed after extensive study and analysis of the sense of sight, smell and taste of numerous carnivorous fish. Inclusion of key ingredients like DL-methionine and L-lysine allowed us to produce a food most top feeding carnivores eagerly devour.
3. New advances in bio-technology helped us identify the highest grade of color enhancing ingredients available today which support color retention in UV deficient environments. Your fish will look their best year round!
4. The highly digestible nutrient mix helps reduce waste and aquarium clouding** common with other floating stick type foods.
5. Rapidly becomes soft by absorbing water, yet retains its shape.*
6. "*Rapidly absorbs water and takes on a soft, live-food-like consistency without dissolving. **When used as directed."

FEEDING

Feed two to three times daily the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and always remove uneaten food after feeding period. Carnivorous fish often resist a new type of food when changing their diet, continued use will assure acceptance.

We recommend Hikari Tropical Food Sticks as a daily diet for

All types of arowana and other top feeding carnivorous fish normally fed live foods

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. A jumbo stick developed to stimulate fish normally fed live foods that will completely satisfy their hunger.
2. The shape and makeup of this stick is unique in that it will absorb water quickly and take on a pancake-like consistency of a live food while retaining its visually desirable shape.
3. Advanced research and bio-technology allow us to make this highly nutritious diet which supports desirable growth, proper form and vibrant coloration.
4. No risk of contamination from harmful parasites or bacteria common with live food feeding.
5. Finally a large sized stick that offers the useable energy reserves the biggest eaters require (see the chart right/bottom).

FEEDING

Feed two to three times daily the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and always remove uneaten food after feeding period. Carnivorous fish often resist a new type of food when changing their diet, continued use will assure acceptance.
* 17.6oz package contains the equivalent caloric value of about 2,800 goldfish (+/- 1.3g each).

We recommend Hikari Tropical JUMBO CARNISTICKS as a scientific Diet for

A Scientific Diet For Larger Arowana & Top Feeding Monster Carnivores.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. Offers essential fatty acids and necessary high-level proteins as part of the scientifically balanced nutrition.
2. Contains clam extract which improves palatability, even finicky eaters will love it.
3. Offers seaweed meal and pure-cultured spirulina to meet the nutritional requirements of plant eating marine fishes, while providing them the nutrient sources they require to look like they just came off the reef.
4. A unique blend of necessary nutrients which help support immune system health.
5. Softens rapidly while triggering natural, instinctual grazing. The easily digested formula aids utilization thereby reducing waste output and helping to improve water quality with continued use.

FEEDING

Feed no more than your pet will consume within two minutes two to three times each day based on size. As Hikari Tropical Marine-A is a very powerful food, care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and always remove uneaten food after feeding period.

We recommend Hikari Marine Marine-A as a daily diet for

All kinds of marine fish larger than 10 cm (4 inches) in length

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. Our unique "Micro Coating" eliminates nutrition loss and water clouding.
2. The premium-select marine & vegetable protein mix is ideal for small tropical fish who require larger energy reserves.
3. A balance of Krill and Spirulina offers vivid coloration.
4. This precisely colored granule improves underwater visibility thereby resulting in more rapid acceptance with less uneaten food.
5. A softer texture that's ideally suited for most smaller community tank fishes.

FEEDING

Feed two to three times daily the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding as water quality issues can result. Developed, produced and packaged in our facilities so we can be assured you'll always get the Hikari® quality you expect!
Note: HIKARI® TROPICAL MICRO PELLETS® contain higher levels of natural ingredients which may cause a slight change in color from one production lot to another.
Rest assured because of our rigid quality standards each package meets our superior nutritional specifications.

We recommend Hikari Tropical Micro Pellets as a daily diet for

Tetras, barbs and other small mouthed tropical fish

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. A community tank diet that allows feeding at all levels of the aquarium due to its unique floating then sinking characteristics.
2. High grade marine and vegetable proteins promote ready acceptance, improved assimilation and superior nutrient utilization.
3. Contains Spirulina and Astaxanthin to promote vivid coloration not possible with competitive foods.
4. Another Hikari® original, a miniature (micro) wafer developed specifically for most tropical fish to easily devour.
5. Helps flake users to more readily monitor and adjust quantity fed to avoid over-feeding and water quality issues.

FEEDING

Feed two to three times daily.Feed only the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes. Always avoid over-feeding. Ask your retailer about other Hikari diets to meet the nutritional needs of your aquatic pets.

We recommend Hikari Tropical Micro Wafers as a daily diet for

All small & medium sized tropical fish especially tetras, livebearers, cichlid and catfishes.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. Contains vegetable matter herbivorous shrimp prefer, especially seaweed and spirulina.
2. The carefully selected ingredient mix with added vitamins, minerals and other trace nutrients offers those fundamental to proper ecdysis (shedding). Contains copper which is important for blood regeneration.
3. Our proprietary manufacturing process helps us produce the world's smallest disc type pellet which is small enough for shrimp of all ages.
4. Offers rapid assimilation, accelerated growth and proper form without clouding or negatively impacting your pet's environment.

FEEDING

Feed multiple times daily, the amount your shrimp will consume within a few minutes. Always avoid over-feeding and remove any uneaten food after the feeding period to avoid water quality issues.

We recommend Hikari Shrimp Cuisine as a daily diet for

All types of freshwater ornamental shrimps, caridina and neocaridina species.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. Specially developed for bottom feeding carnivorous fish offering a nutrient mix comparable to live foods without the parasites or bacteria they normally contain.
2. Developed after extensive study and analysis of the sense of sight, smell and taste of numerous carnivorous fish. Inclusion of key ingredients like DL-methionine and L-lysine allowed us to produce a food most bottom feeding carnivores devour readily.
3. New advances in bio-technology helped us identify the highest grade of color enhancing ingredients available today which support color retention in UV deficient environments. Your fish will look their best year round!
4. The highly digestible nutrient mix helps reduce waste and aquarium clouding** common with other sinking foods.
5. Rapidly becomes soft by absorbing water, yet retains its shape.*

FEEDING

Feed two to three times daily the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding. Carnivorous fish may resist a new type of food when changing their diet, continued use will assure acceptance.

We recommend Hikari Tropical Sinking Carnivore Pellets as a daily diet for

Cats, sharks, bichirs (polypterus), eels and other bottom feeding carnivorous fishes normally fed live foods.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. This unique "soft wafer" is developed for bottom feeders who have small downward facing mouths and must gulp their food.
2. This extremely flavorful diet offers premium-grade fish meal, silkworm and krill meal with superb nutrient balance.
3. Perfect for smaller aquariums or to target feed multiple areas of larger tanks thus avoiding competition for food.
4. A highly digestible, scientifically developed ingredient profile to help most bottom feeders develop their full potential.
5. Formulated to support immune system health.
6. Loaded with pure-cultured spirulina to help your underwater friends look their best, always.

FEEDING

Feed the amount your pet will completely consume in 20 minutes. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and always remove any uneaten food after feeding period to avoid water clouding.
Developed, produced and packaged in our facilities so we can be assured you'll always get the ®Hikari quality you expect!

We recommend Hikari Tropical Sinking Wafers as a daily diet for

Corydoras catfish, loaches and other bottom feeders

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS

FEATURES

1. Our technological expertise helped us develop the World's 1st pellet/wafer containing more than 67% natural seaweed!
2. This highly aromatic pellet/wafer, which softens rapidly when put in water, instantly attracts herbivorous species. Best of all the transition from Nori Algae is a snap.
3. The outstanding nutrient mix offers rapid growth and helps support immune system health while helping maintain coloration.
4. Ideal supplemental diet for most omnivorous species, including clownfish, damsels and butterflies.

FEEDING

Feed no more than your pet will consume within two minutes, two to three times each day. ®HIKARI SEAWEED EXTREME™ absorbs water rapidly and takes on a soft texture similar to wet Nori Algae, making it difficult to remove any uneaten food. For this reason, to avoid over-feeding, we suggest smaller feedings until you find the ideal amount for your mix of fish.

We recommend Hikari Marine SEAWEED EXTREME as a daily diet for

All Types Of Marine Herbivores.

GUARANTEED ANALYSIS