Hikari Tropical Discus Bio Gold

Hikari Tropical Discus Bio Gold

Hikari Tropical Discus Bio Gold is a sinking pellet food for discus, formulated to support growth and vivid colour in all varieties of discus. It also suits angelfish, dwarf cichlids and other tropical fish, and is readily accepted by finicky eaters, which makes it a practical daily diet for South African discus keepers.

Key Benefits

• Natural ingredients such as krill and silkworm pupa encourage ready acceptance, even from the most finicky eaters.
• Bio-chemically synthesised colour-enhancing carotenoids help develop vivid, natural coloration without negatively impacting the bluish tones.
• A balanced combination of premium natural ingredients and lipids promotes desirable form, with growth previously only available using live foods.
• Delivers that growth without the potential for parasite infestation or the excessive odour and mess that live foods can bring.
• Laboratory tests showed the pellet size and slowly sinking characteristics make it the first choice of finicky eaters, as well as juvenile and wild-caught specimens.
• The pellet is designed around the normal feeding action of discus.
• It absorbs water quickly and becomes soft, taking on a worm-like texture, yet it retains its shape.

How to Use

• For best results, feed smaller amounts more often instead of two feedings daily.
• Turning the water flow down while feeding discus can be beneficial.
• Remove any uneaten food after the feeding period to avoid water quality issues that can affect fish health.

Suitable For

• Discus (all varieties)
• Angelfish
• Apistogramma
• Dwarf cichlids
• Other smaller tropical fish
• Juvenile and wild-caught specimens

It is recommended as a daily diet for these fish.

Available Sizes

This food is offered in several pack sizes. Choose from the size options listed on the product page.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this food only for discus?
No. It is designed for all varieties of discus, but it is also recommended as a daily diet for angelfish, Apistogramma, dwarf cichlids and other smaller tropical fish.

Will fussy or wild-caught discus accept it?
It is made with natural ingredients such as krill and silkworm pupa to encourage acceptance by finicky eaters. Laboratory tests showed the pellet size and slow-sinking characteristics make it the first choice of finicky eaters and of juvenile or wild-caught specimens.

How often should I feed it?
Feed smaller amounts more often rather than two feedings daily. Remove any uneaten food once the feeding period is over.

Does it help with colour?
Yes. It uses bio-chemically synthesised colour-enhancing carotenoids to help develop vivid, natural coloration without negatively impacting the bluish tones.

Is it a substitute for live food?
Its ingredients and lipids promote form and growth previously only available with live foods, without the potential for parasite infestation or the excessive odour and mess.

What happens to the pellet in the water?
It sinks slowly, absorbs water quickly and softens to a worm-like texture while still holding its shape.

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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