Hikari Cichlid Bio-Gold Plus 250g

Hikari Cichlid Bio-Gold Plus

Hikari Cichlid Bio-Gold Plus is a colour-enhancing daily cichlid food for carnivorous cichlids and larger tropical fish. It combines a nutrient-rich mix with a source of live (viable), naturally occurring microorganisms. It suits aquarists who want one everyday diet that supports growth and brings out strong colour in fish that don't get exposure to UV light.

Key Benefits

• Formulated as a colour-enhancing daily diet for carnivorous cichlids and larger tropical fish that lack exposure to UV light.
• Includes easily synthesised astaxanthin to bring out vivid, vibrant colour.
• Provides a super-charged nutrient mix enhanced with beneficial living microorganisms that promote rapid, fat-deposit-free growth and active waste decomposition.
• Made with premium-grade fish meal, which makes it a good fit for both omnivorous and carnivorous varieties.
• Contains specially formulated garlic and DL-methionine, giving a diet your fish will eagerly attack and devour.

How to Use

• Feed only the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes.
• Take care to avoid overfeeding, and always remove any uneaten food after the feeding period.
• Feed Cichlid Bio-Gold Plus continuously. This is how your fish experience the full impact of the live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms.

Dosage

Feed two to three times daily, giving the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes.

Suitable For

• Carnivorous cichlids.
• Larger tropical fish.
• Omnivorous or carnivorous varieties, thanks to the premium-grade fish meal base.

Compatibility

Designed as a daily diet for carnivorous cichlids and larger tropical fish. Hikari also makes other cichlid diets: Cichlid Staple, Cichlid Gold and Cichlid Excel. Ask your retailer which suits your set-up.

Frequently Asked Questions

How often should I feed Hikari Cichlid Bio-Gold Plus?
Feed two to three times daily, giving only what your fish will completely consume in a few minutes.

Can I use it as an occasional treat?
It is designed as a daily diet. For your fish to experience the full impact of the live (viable) naturally occurring microorganisms, it needs to be fed continuously.

What gives this food its colour-enhancing effect?
The formula includes easily synthesised astaxanthin. It is intended for fish that lack exposure to UV light.

Is it suitable for omnivorous cichlids as well as carnivores?
Yes. The premium-grade fish meal makes it suitable for omnivorous or carnivorous varieties, and it is designed for carnivorous cichlids and larger tropical fish.

What should I do with uneaten food?
Remove any uneaten food once the feeding period is over, and avoid overfeeding.

Are there other Hikari cichlid diets I can choose from?
Yes. The range also includes Cichlid Staple, Cichlid Gold and Cichlid Excel.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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