{"product_id":"hikari-gold-growth-and-color-enhancer-koi-food","title":"Hikari Gold - Growth \u0026 Color Enhancer Koi Food","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHikari Gold - Growth \u0026amp; Color Enhancer Koi Food\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Gold - Growth \u0026amp; Color Enhancer Koi Food\u003c\/strong\u003e is a daily koi diet made to meet the nutritional needs of koi while supporting steady growth and enhancing their natural colour. It suits pond keepers who want a complete everyday pellet that also supports the rich colour and Japanese body form associated with show-quality koi.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula draws on decades of koi breeding and showing experience. It uses high-grade ingredients in scientifically developed quantities, designed to help bring out the brilliant colours of your fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh in carefully selected colour-enhancing ingredients to bring out natural, brilliant colours and reduce washed-out colours\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh protein levels to improve growth rates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains stabilised vitamin C (L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate) to support immune system health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E, which the manufacturer notes offers increased amino acid levels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher feed efficiency than competitive foods in this class, according to the manufacturer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt as a daily diet to support the desirable Japanese koi form\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso great for larger tropical fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed as the daily diet for your koi, adjusting how often you feed to the water temperature. Warmer water means more activity and a greater need for food. Always remove all remaining food after the feeding period. This avoids over-feeding and the water quality problems that come with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater temperature consistently above 60° but below 70°: feed one to two times daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWater temperature staying above 70°: feed two to four times daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoi of all kinds, as a daily growth and colour diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarger tropical fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIngredients: Wheat flour, soybean meal, fish meal, rice bran, corn gluten meal, brewers dried yeast, spirulina, fish oil, garlic, dried seaweed meal, krill meal, mono calcium phosphate, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilized vitamin C), d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, salt, disodium phosphate, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, red 3, yellow 5 (artificial colors).*\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e*Some differences in ingredients may occur due to regular formula updates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Protein: min. 35.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fat: min. 3.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fiber: max. 5.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture: max. 10.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsh: max. 13.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus: min. 1.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin A: min. 8,700 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin D3: min. 1,300 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E: min. 1,200 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAscorbic Acid: min. 190 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this food contains higher levels of natural ingredients, which may cause a slight change in colour from one production lot to another. The manufacturer states that each package meets its nutritional specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in three pellet sizes:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall: 3.5 - 4.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedium: 5.0 - 5.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge: 8.0 - 9.0 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often should I feed this koi food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWhen the water is consistently above 60° but below 70°, feed one to two times daily. When it stays above 70°, feed two to four times daily. Warmer water means more activity and a greater need for food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it change the colour of my koi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nIt is formulated with colour-enhancing ingredients to bring out natural, brilliant colours and reduce washed-out colours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat should I do with uneaten food?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nRemove all remaining food after the feeding period. Leftovers can lead to over-feeding and the water quality problems that go with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I feed it to tropical fish too?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, it is described as also great for larger tropical fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the pellet colour sometimes look slightly different between bags?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe formula contains higher levels of natural ingredients, so a slight colour change from one production lot to another is normal. The manufacturer states that each package meets its nutritional specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich pellet size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nPellets come in Small (3.5 - 4.0 mm), Medium (5.0 - 5.5 mm) and Large (8.0 - 9.0 mm). 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