Hikari Goldfish Staple

Hikari Goldfish Staple

Hikari Goldfish Staple is a floating baby pellet food for small goldfish and koi fry, made as an everyday diet for young pond and aquarium fish. It gives them the basic nutrition they need for growth and health, and suits keepers who want a simple daily feed for non-fancy goldfish and baby koi.

Key Benefits

• A preferred daily diet for baby goldfish and koi fry, providing the basic nutrition they need for growth and health.
• Goldfish naturally seek out foods like water plants, so this formula contains higher levels of plant matter, including alfalfa, kale and mulukhiya, for a naturally flavourful pellet.
• No artificial colours or flavours added. The natural green colour comes from highly nutritious ingredients and won't negatively impact your fish's water.
• A scientifically balanced formulation that requires no supplemental feeding, with the vitamins and nutrients your fish need.
• Laboratory-verified growth characteristics make it an ideal starter diet for most goldfish varieties.
• Floating baby pellets are easy to feed and let you watch how much your fish eat, which helps keep waste to a minimum.

How to Use

• Scatter the pellets on the surface and watch your fish feed.
• Offer only the amount your fish will consume within a few minutes.
• Always remove any uneaten food after the feeding period to avoid over-feeding.
• When the water temperature is consistently below 50°F (10°C) or above 86°F (30°C), take special care to avoid over-feeding, unless your fish are very active and your water quality is good.

Dosage

Feed 2 to 4 times daily, giving the amount your fish will consume within a few minutes.

Suitable For

• Small goldfish and koi fry.
• Goldfish and baby koi larger than 35 mm (1.5").
• Most goldfish varieties as a starter diet.
• All types of non-fancy goldfish and koi fry, as a daily diet when more rapid growth is desirable.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size of fish is this food made for?
It is made for small goldfish and koi fry, and is described as the best choice for goldfish and baby koi larger than 35 mm (1.5").

How often should I feed it?
Feed 2 to 4 times daily, giving only what your fish will consume within a few minutes. Remove any uneaten food afterwards.

Do I need to add other foods alongside it?
No. It is a scientifically balanced formulation that requires no supplemental feeding.

What gives the pellets their green colour?
The colour is natural and comes from highly nutritious ingredients, including plant matter such as alfalfa, kale and mulukhiya. There are no artificial colours or flavours added.

Can I feed it in very hot or cold weather?
Yes, but take extra care. When the water is consistently below 50°F (10°C) or above 86°F (30°C), avoid over-feeding unless your fish are very active and your water quality is good.

Is it suitable for fancy goldfish?
It is recommended as a daily diet for all types of non-fancy goldfish and koi fry when more rapid growth is desirable, and it is an ideal starter diet for most goldfish varieties.

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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