Hikari Tropical Semi-Floating Micro Pellets Fish Food, 0.77 Oz (22g)
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About Hikari
Hikari, the “originator” of Species Specific and premium aquatics diets has been copied by many, but our loyal customers know they can always depend on our products to offer their aquatic pets the finest in scientifically balanced nutrition. For almost 140 years we’ve spent considerable time exploring natural habitats of fish, breeding fish in our own facilities, producing diets in our own factories, processing every shipment through our own facilities and researching the impact our diets have over time. These unique insights into the nutritional needs of fish give a competitive advantage no other fish food maker can duplicate and allow us to produce species specific diets that will not only maintain your aquatic pets’ health, but assist you in keeping your aquarium or pond in top form.
We make the health and longevity of the fish and the aquatic environment they live in our first priority. Focusing on bringing about success to the hobbyist through exacting nutrition has allowed us to develop a brand name synonymous with superior quality. Consider using Hikari, because you love your aquatic pets as much as they love you!
Why Customers Choose Hikari
Research
Our exploration to Irian Jaya, Lake Malawi in Africa, Guiana highland, the Indian Ocean, the jungle of Southeast Asia and the Holy River Ayeyawady and others, offer us many secrets to fish health, coloration, breeding requirements, water conditions and quality and ultimately a life span which exceeds that they would expect in their natural habitat.
Species Specific
Hikari offers a wide variety of diets for different species of fish, each offering unique characteristics which enable it to be readily accepted by the specific fish it was developed for, which is where Species Specific originated. This attention to detail allows you to be confident your choice will be quickly devoured by even the most finicky eaters.
Technology
Our first hand experience breeding and raising fish, and the scientific data we can collect during this process, give us a clear road map for future product improvements and enhancements. Hikari uses actual experience and physical practice instead of marketing schemes or unproven theory to develop our premium aquatic diets!
TETRAS LOVE MICRO PELLETS
Most Tetras will readily take most smaller foods used in the hobby. Care should be taken to ensure that the food of choice is not too large for them to properly eat and digest. They tend to nibble at their food, leaching of the nutrients is also an issue. For this reason choosing a product like Micro Pellets, which is a small , rapidly softening pellet when put in water and micro-coated to lock in the necessary nutrition. Feed them more often, smaller amounts of food, use an amount they will completely consume within about 30 seconds. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and the water quality issues that can result. Try Ultimate for outstanding water quality!
In their natural habitat, neon tetras are omnivores, eating both meat and vegetables/plant matter. Fortunately for aquarium keepers, they enjoy eating all different types of food including pellets, frozen, freeze dried, flake and live. As always, a high quality, formulated diet should be the basis of their daily nutrition.
ANGELFISH LOVE MICRO PELLETS
Angelfish prefer to feed at the surface or mid-water, however, in nature they often forage along the bottom looking for worms and small crustaceans. They will thrive on Micro Pellets or Vibra Bites as their base diet. Frozen and live foods can be fed as treats or to help induce spawning. Feed only what they can consume in about 2 minutes twice a day. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and the water quality issues that can result. Try Ultimate for outstanding water quality!
Angelfish are omnivores, but in the wild small live prey can make up a large portion of their diet. They are known to feast on insects, larvae, crustaceans, rotifers and even fry. They require a diet high in protein, fiber and typically do not eat lots of plant material or algae. Mated pairs, that you are planning to breed, must be fed up to 4 times a day. Adding some vegetable materials to their daily food mix will ensure they get the fiber they need.
LIVEBEARERS LOVE MICRO PELLETS
Livebearers are omnivores and need both vegetable matter and meat based foods. They will enjoy Micro Pellets. Frozen, freeze dried and live foods can also be fed as treats or to help induce spawning and improve growth. Feed twice a day the amount they will completely consume within about 2 minutes. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and the water quality issues that can result. Try Ultimate for outstanding water quality!
Almost all livebearers are top feeders and will readily take most formulated, frozen, freeze dried and live foods. Be sure their daily food offering has some vegetable content too. Livebearer fry are about 7 to 10 mm in length when born. They can be some of the easiest species to raise as they great foragers and can usually find additional food sources in the aquarium between feedings to keep them happy. As they grow, they can add constant movement and excellent coloration to your aquarium setting and offer lots of new babies regularly to enjoy.
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Small pellets designed specifically for smaller-mouth fishes, providing them superior nutrition with excellent digestibility. The micro-coating maintains nutrient integrity while the nutrition packed pellets offer outstanding value compared to flakes.
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 3.6 x 0.3 x 1.8 inches; 0.63 ounces
Item model number : 42055211024
Department : Unisex-Adult
Date First Available : March 24, 2009
Manufacturer : Phillips Feed & Pet Supply Natural Balance
ASIN : B004PBB5TK
SUPERIOR NUTRITION has been scientifically proven by decades of research to meet the dietary needs of tetras, barbs and other small tropical fish.
PREMIUM SELECTION of marine and vegetable proteins is ideally suited for small tropical fish, which require larger energy reserves.
SEMI-FLOATING micro-pellets sink slowly to allow fish at all levels of the tank to receive the nutrition they need to thrive.
UNIQUE MICRO-COATING virtually eliminates nutrition loss and water clouding; a balance of krill and spirulina help fish achieve vivid coloration.
PRECISELY COLORED granules improve underwater visibility for maximum consumption with less wasted food.
Customers say
Customers appreciate the pet food’s size, quality, and value for money. They find it suitable for small fish and their favorite foods. The pellet size is good for them, and they find it easy to feed. However, some customers have mixed opinions on the sink rate and floatability.
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Original price was: $8.37.$6.26Current price is: $6.26.
Tiger –
Great for chilli rasboras
Got these specifically for chilli rasboras. I wanted something that was small and sinks easily. I was happy to see that the pellets are very soft, so they crumble easily when I pinch them to make the pellets even smaller. The rasboras eat them, and the shrimp pick up the leftovers.
A little expensive for what they are as the bag is really small, but I don’t go through food very quickly.
Lu Lu –
Good Stuffâ¦â¦However, Pellets are half the size of the bag purchased in store
I noticed pellets are half the size of the bags Iâve purchased in store.
Same packaging label (front & back) but different size bag and smaller sized pellets.
Other than that than that no difference.
The fish are still happy and eat them right upâ¦..
So I will continue to purchase for this seller.
Much more convenient than the 20 minute drive each way to the nearest pet store.
Christopher –
Good choice for small fish
Been using this product for my tetras for years. My fish have always been healthy and super colorful. Does not cloud water.
Amazon Customer –
Fish food.
My fish seems like this fish food. For its price perfect good quality food fish seem to enjoy it over the self for your decision to get the product. I would definitely recommend it seems to last a long time it doesnât take very much thank you.
Jack –
Small floating pellets for small fish
These were delivered promptly in a resealable package so you can keep them fresh. Some of my fish, particularly the Razborras seem indifferent to them, but my Neons, Corydoras, and guppies go crazy for them. I feed a very small amount of them at one of my feedings daily and use traditional quality flakes for the others. My fish grow quickly and stay active and healthy. I think the pellets provide some variety and work well for top feeders as well bottom feeders and fish that tend to eat in the middle depth of the aquarium.
ElMuchoDingDong –
Amazing all around daily food for your little tropical aquatic buddies
This has been a great all around food for all of my tanks. I have Cory catfish, ghost shrimp, serpai tetras, espei rasboras, neon tetra, lowlight tetras, cherry barbs, ember tetras, female and male bettas and every single one if my aquatic friends loves this food, I also mix it up every other day with Hikari frozen blood worms and Hikari frozen brine shrimp and yes, all my little aquatic buddies love this food. This video shows my espei rasboras, female betta and neon tetras having a little feeding frenzy over these micro pellets.
They all get along extremely peacefully ð
Sharon –
Great quality product!
My Angel Fish are thriving!
Barrie Orange –
5 Stars isn’t Enough!
Based on the excellent reviews from others, I bought this for my Neon Tetras. Wow! They took to it immediately and go crazy whenever I feed them. I will definitely buy this again and again! Thanks for such a great food for tiny fish!
C.G. –
Unsere Microrasbora kubotai lieben dieses Futter.
Stefan Lindstrom –
There’s lots of cheaper sellers of this product.
CYong –
Arrived well packaged and on time.
Amazon Customer –
I have been using this food exclusively for the last year and I will not go back to the old pellet (Life Spectrum). The small size of this pellet satisfies everything from my platties, harlequin rasboras, neon tetras, rummynose tetras, rainbow fish, ember tetras, salt and pepper cory, and Pygmy cories. The fish snap it up and it does not pollute the water the way a flake food does. All my fish are doing well with good colour and vitality. Also, the fish do not seem to bloat after a meal. The package is small but it will last you a remarkably long time. Five stars.
barbara h. –
These will be for my nano fish who are omnivorous but mainly depend on a protein diet. I chose this for the high protein content and small size my fish will need. I like that it sinks slowly so all levels will be fed at once. Dried food is easy to store with no need for refrigeration and the package has long shelf life, good for two years.