Hikari 12-Ounce Sinking Cichlid Gold Pellets for Pets, Mini
$13.39
Price: $13.39
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Product Description
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
We feel it’s our duty to constantly investigate the natural ecology of fish to make the best food for them. 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.
SPECIES SPECIFIC DIETS
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!
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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 7.7 x 2 x 3.7 inches; 7.05 ounces
Item model number : 42055046336
Date First Available : May 30, 2007
Manufacturer : Phillips Feed & Pet Supply Natural Balance
ASIN : B006L48VDC
Brings out natural, brilliant colors while reducing washed out colors
Nutritious diet with added vitamins including Vitamin C to support cichlid health
Vitamin E offers increased amino acid levels
High protein levels, improving growth rates
High in beta carotene and NS Germ, brings out natural brilliant colors
Customers say
Customers find this fish food to be a premium product that their fish love, with almost all pellets sinking right away and no water cloudiness. They appreciate its vibrant colors, and one customer notes it provides the right balance of nutrients. The size receives mixed feedback – while it works well for smaller cichlids, some find it too big for small fish. Customers consider it good value for money.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Tino Bruno –
Fantastic Fish Food for Cichlids â Great Quality and Results!
I recently switched to Hikari 12-Ounce Sinking Cichlid Gold Pellets, Mini for my cichlids, and I couldnât be happier with the results! This product deserves a solid 5-star review for several reasons:1. High-Quality Ingredients:Hikari has a well-established reputation for producing premium aquatic foods, and these pellets are no exception. The ingredients are rich in natural proteins, which is perfect for my cichlids, promoting healthy growth, vibrant colors, and overall vitality. I can tell that my fish enjoy eating these more than the previous brand I was using.2. Sinking Pellets â Ideal for Bottom Feeders:I love that these are sinking pellets. Since many cichlids spend most of their time near the bottom of the tank, this feature ensures they can easily find and consume the food. It also prevents excess floating debris that might cause water quality issues, which is a big plus for tank maintenance.3. Perfect Size for Smaller Cichlids:The Mini size of these pellets is great for my smaller cichlids and other mid-size aquarium fish. They are easy for my fish to eat, and I don’t have to worry about any pellets being too large for them to swallow. Plus, the pellets break down quickly if they are not eaten right away, which is ideal for reducing waste and keeping the water clean.4. Enhances Coloration:One of the standout features of this food is its ability to enhance the natural colors of my fish. Iâve already noticed my cichlids becoming more vibrant and colorful after just a few weeks of feeding them this product. Itâs nice to see the results so quickly!5. Easy to Store and Use:The packaging is durable and easy to reseal, which keeps the pellets fresh for longer. The 12-ounce size is perfect for my needs, and I donât feel like Iâm overstocking my aquarium food. The pellets are also easy to handle and distribute, ensuring I can feed my fish the right amount each time.6. No Cloudy Water:Iâve noticed no cloudiness in the water after feeding these pellets, which is important for keeping my tank clean and clear. It doesnât dissolve into messy particles like some other foods do, so I donât need to worry about water quality issues.Final Thoughts:Overall, the Hikari Sinking Cichlid Gold Pellets are an excellent choice for cichlid owners. They provide high-quality nutrition, enhance the colors of your fish, and are easy to use. My cichlids love them, and I highly recommend this product to anyone looking to improve their fishâs diet and health.ð Five stars for quality, performance, and results!
D. Young –
Great Value, Great Cichlid Food
Very happy with this purchase. I’m not always able to find this product in the store, so I’m glad I can order online.Great Value for the size of the package
W. H. Clark –
Fish prefer it. Finicky eaters will eat it.
My African cichlids get more excited when they see the bag of Hikari Sinking Cichlid Gold than they do for any of the NLS foods (that are also good foods). They recognize the food and get very excited, swimming around more frantically than they do at the sight of any other food. Obviously, if you have cichlids you know they are very smart fish, especially when it comes to eating.My fish are healthy and colorful. However, even a sick fish or finicky eater will take this food, especially if it is soaked for a couple of minutes in a little bit of tank water. I find the large pellets (Mini pellets are about 3mm in size) are great to use for medicating the fish by soaking it in a little tank water with metro. I freeze what is left over and feed a few thawed pellets to a sick fish for about a week.The bag is a resealable zip-lock style enclosure, and it keeps the food fresh. Overall it’s a very good product and provides the right balance of nutrients, color-enhancers, and (apparently) palatability at a good value for around $10 (shipped).
Kimberley Mason –
Love it!
My convicts love this food. Noticable difference in activity and behavior compared to other brands
Mike Fina –
Sinking pellets, fish, food
This is a wonderful product that my fish loveI feed them numerous types of fish food that are all pellets in different sizes and this is one of their favorites
Theresa –
one fish LOVES them
I have one big 6 or 8 inch fish that loves these things. I feed him a pellet at a time and I watch him chase after them. THe other big fish doesn’t like them – he spits them out.
RobinD42 –
Mini is not very mini
These pellets are about 2 or 3 times larger than what other brands call “mini” so I’m not able to feed this to the fish I had bought it for. It’s still Hikari though, so in other words, a high quality fish food, and I know that my other (larger) fish will love it.I wish now that I had read the other reviews before ordering, but it said “Hikari” and “mini” so I put it in the cart and moved on. Lesson learned.
Andrew amur –
Love this. Company
Hi quality food expensive but worth to keep fish healthy
Bienchenð –
Die Farben der Fische werden damit intensiver.Ist zwar teuer,aber gutes hochwertiges Futter hat eben seinen Preisð¤·
simon chambers –
Ive got 7 Blood parrots and they love these little nibbles.
Client d’Amazon –
Pour nourrir mes poissons cichlidés africains. La nourriture est de très bonne qualité et elle coule comme il faut pour amadouer med poisson !
Brian from Alberta –
Cichlids love the food, they remain healthy with this plus good quality flakes
Rhi –
My cichlids loves the food. Itâs sink so the catfish are after it too! They promote good growth and the fish are still striking beautiful colours. We had fry and babies and the young would also try to eat it!