Hikari Cichlid Gold 250g

Hikari Cichlid Gold

Hikari Cichlid Gold is a daily, colour-enhancing cichlid food made for cichlids and larger tropical fish. It is formulated to support natural beauty, growth and immune system health, and it contains special colour enhancers that bring out your fish's natural colours while helping them develop a desirable form.

Key Benefits

• Includes the highest grade of carotenoid available today, for superior colour enhancement that helps your fish keep their natural beauty year-round.
• Can also help restore vivid coloration to washed-out specimens.
• High-quality natural proteins in an easily digestible form support improved growth through efficient nutrient utilisation.
• Uniquely blended nutrients, including stabilised vitamin C, support immune system health.
• Offers a taste and texture that cichlids and larger tropical fish eagerly accept, which makes it practical as an everyday diet.
• Made by Hikari, the originator of pelleted Cichlid diets and other premium aquatic diets, with more than 135 years of experience.

How to Use

• Feed two to three times daily.
• Offer only the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes.
• Take care to avoid over-feeding.
• Remove any uneaten food after the feeding period.

Suitable For

• All types of cichlids.
• Larger tropical fish.
• Fishkeepers who want a daily diet that supports colour. Cichlids and larger tropical fish need higher protein levels, and this diet is recommended as their daily food.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

What should I do with uneaten food?
Remove it after the feeding period. Take care not to over-feed.

Which fish is this food made for?
It is made for all types of cichlids and larger tropical fish, which require higher protein levels.

Can it help bring back colour in a faded fish?
It contains the highest grade of carotenoid available today and can help restore vivid coloration to washed-out specimens. It also helps fish retain their natural colour year-round.

Does it contain vitamin C?
Yes. The blend of nutrients includes stabilised vitamin C, which supports immune system health.

Can I use it as a daily staple?
Yes. It is designed as a daily diet for cichlids and larger tropical fish, with natural proteins in an easily digestible form for efficient nutrient utilisation.

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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