Hikari Sinking Wafers for Pets, 1.76-Ounce
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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 : 11.1 x 1.5 x 6.8 inches; 1.76 ounces
Item model number : 42055215107
Department : Unisex-Adult
Date First Available : June 20, 2004
Manufacturer : Phillips Feed & Pet Supply Natural Balance
ASIN : B003WRG4LW
Superior nutrition has been scientifically proven by decades of research to meet the dietary needs of corydoras catfish, loaches and other bottom feeders
High levels of vegetable matter that bottom feeders prefer, along with highly nutritious spirulina, silkworm and krill
Unique disc shape and small wafer size accommodates a wider variety of bottom feeders; fortified with vitamin C and other important vitamins and minerals
Wafers can be swallowed easily by larger fish, or will soften gradually allowing smaller fish to eat with ease
Extreme digestibility thereby reducing the chances of water clouding
Customers say
Customers find this fish food to be of good quality, particularly suitable for bottom feeders, and appreciate that it sinks easily to the bottom. They enjoy watching their fish eat it, and one customer notes it works well for fussy or new skittish fish. The pellets receive positive feedback for their appearance, with one customer specifically mentioning their appeal to Corydoras. While some customers find the price reasonable, others consider it expensive, and opinions about the size are mixed, with some finding it too small.
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Original price was: $9.49.$7.60Current price is: $7.60.
ElleJayBee –
Best product for Loach good for Plecos
I have a large yo-yo loach and several Pacos the Preko will eat the larger green tablets from the same brand, but the loach is a little more standoffish and absolutely loves these. And will actually compete over these and snails love them too. This is a very good product and overall every food I have purchased from this company has been excellent. I actually buy the very large bulk sizes of the micro pellets for my Tetras. The tablets were the larger green tablets for the Plecos. Waste is compared to other brands
Singleton –
These are NOT just for Corydoras & Loaches…..
I initially purchased these for my Corydoras & YoYos. They both love them…then a few of the other fish got a nibble and it was over. I have 5 tanks with a wide variety of fish and now have to put them in every tank. All of the fish love these! My Guppies & Mollies LOVE them, my Plecos try to fight each other over them and my Betta Sorority even likes them. I have several different foods from Hikari and they have all been a hit with my fish. I trust the brand and the healthy ingredients in them. Their food is kinda pricey, but it doesn’t get wasted and doesn’t make a huge mess in the tank.
DontKnowDontCare –
Big Hit with Big Fish!
This is a high quality & natural pleco wafer. We found the hikari brand after losing beloved fish as a safe alternative to the freeze dried foods which may contain parasites. And for so MANY other reviewers, your fish died from being shoved into tiny tanks, NOT from their food!!!1 pleco =75 gallon MINIMUM1goldfish =35 gallon MINIMUMYour goldfish could live to age 50 years!You had a goldfish live âjust fineâ for 5years in a 10gallon tank? NO-you had a fish who lived a stunted life tortured into a painful and horrible death after 5 years of pure agony.And DONT tap the tank. Itâs like being hit with Havana syndrome. (Referring to the âmost helpfulâ review of this item).Google âdo fish get depressedâ and read The NY Times article on just how emotional these creatures are before you treat them like a decoration in your home.
Cinderella 111 –
The brand the loaches prefer!
I’ve done a taste test with many bottom feeders and a few different brands, and they all like these things the best!
Belle –
Good
The product is great, however I don’t understand why the smallest item was shipped in the biggest bag.
Tony L. Wright –
BUY THIS!
We have a 4 gallon tank with a few small fish. The bottom feeders are all that have survived. Regular floating food clogs up the filter and makes the tank nasty. The fish doesn’t get much of it either because the filter sucks it up or when we had goldfish they got to it first. This food is amazing, and he loves it! I am not kidding when I say that the fish comes flying to the front of the tank now when I tap on it a couple times waiting for his meal and goes at it like nobody’s business. When he’s not at the front of the tank and I drop one in without tapping he gets a whiff of it within seconds and is frantically searching the tank for it while I stand there talking to him “warmer, warmer, cold, warmer….” LOL This food is amazing for bottom feeders and also keeping your tank and filter clean. A thousand thanks!
Honest Reviews –
Fish approved
The quality of hikari is great. Wafers donât disintegrate and cloud water. Small enough to spread a few apart so some more timid fish May have a chance to feed.
Jthomas –
Good quality catfish food
Fresh, healthy food for catfish. Good price especially since pet stores are typically sold out. Sinks easily and quickly
LG_85 –
Was delivered on time and my fish really enjoy this food.
Amazon Customer –
I buy these frequently for my brother. He swears by them. His bottom feeding fish love them. They seem to last quite a while so although the price does vary fish keeping can be expensive so I think the price isnât too bad.
dalongbloke –
Brilliant for corys and shrimp. Sinks and does not cloud water
LINDA MENDELL –
My fish love them! Great buy!
Kate –
My catfish really love these!! Good value for money, they were delivered quickly, would recommend