Price: $15.49
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About Hikari

Hikari, the "originator" of Species Specific and premium aquatics diets, has been a leader in the industry for almost 140 years. Our products offer the finest in scientifically balanced nutrition, and our loyal customers know they can always depend on us to provide their aquatic pets with the best. 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.

Our Mission

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. We believe that by providing the best possible nutrition, we can help hobbyists keep their aquariums or ponds in top form.

Why Customers Choose Hikari

Our customers choose us because of our commitment to research, species-specific diets, and technology. We feel it’s our duty to constantly investigate the natural ecology of fish to make the best food for them. Our exploration of different ecosystems and habitats has given us valuable insights into the nutritional needs of various fish species.

Research

We’ve conducted extensive research in various parts of the world, including Irian Jaya, Lake Malawi in Africa, Guiana highland, the Indian Ocean, the jungle of Southeast Asia, and the Holy River Ayeyawady. This research has allowed us to develop diets that meet the specific needs of different fish species.

Species Specific Diets

Hikari offers a wide variety of diets for different species of fish, each offering unique characteristics that enable it to be readily accepted by the specific fish it was developed for. This attention to detail allows you to be confident that 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 roadmap for future product improvements and enhancements. We use actual experience and physical practice instead of marketing schemes or unproven theory to develop our premium aquatic diets.

Features

• High levels of vegetable matter that algae eaters prefer and love
• Rich in pure cultured spirulina

• 1 selling pleco diet worldwide

• High in stabilized vitamin C to reduce stress and build immunity to diseases
• Will not dissolve nor cloud the water

Pros

• Provides excellent nutrition for aquatic pets
• Helps to maintain the health and longevity of fish
• Available in a variety of species-specific diets
• Made with high-quality ingredients
• Does not cloud the water

Cons

• May not be suitable for all types of fish
• Can be more expensive than other fish food options
• Requires proper storage and handling to maintain freshness

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1.97 x 5.91 x 7.48 inches; 8.82 ounces
• Manufacturer recommended age: 1 month and up
• Item model number: 21328
• Department: Food
• Date First Available: June 20, 2004
• Manufacturer: Hikari
• ASIN: B00025Z6K2

Recommended For

• Plecostomus
• Tangs
• Larger African Cichlids
• Other algae-eating bottom feeders

Feeding Guide

• Feed up to two times per day the amount of food your fish will completely consume within about an hour.
• Always remove any uneaten food after the feeding period and avoid over-feeding.
• For plecos, feed at night, as they are nocturnal feeders.
• For tangs, feed once per day, as they love to pick at their food over a longer period.
• For larger African Cichlids, feed twice per day, as they require larger amounts of vegetable matter.