{"product_id":"hikari-tropical-food-sticks","title":"Hikari Tropical Food Sticks","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHikari Tropical Food Sticks\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Tropical Food Sticks\u003c\/strong\u003e are a premium floating-style food stick for Arowanas and other top-feeding carnivorous fish, formulated to support healthy growth and overall condition. They are aimed at South African fishkeepers who want a balanced daily diet for carnivores that are typically fed live foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutrient-rich formula: a balance of essential nutrients designed to support optimal growth and overall health.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped through research: the formula draws on extensive study of how carnivorous fish perceive food through sight, smell and taste, which led to the inclusion of DL-methionine and L-lysine to make the sticks appealing to aquatic carnivores.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour support: made with high-grade colour-enhancing ingredients, sourced using advanced bio-technology, that support vibrant coloration even in UV-deficient environments, so fish can keep their vivid hues all year round.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDigestible and clean: easily digestible, which helps reduce waste production and limits the aquarium cloudiness often associated with other floating stick-type foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoft yet firm: the sticks absorb water quickly and become soft and palatable, similar in texture to live food, while keeping their shape for easy eating. They do not dissolve.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHelps minimise aquarium cloudiness when used as directed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOffer only the amount your fish can consume within a few minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNever overfeed, and remove any uneaten food once the feeding period is over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhen changing a carnivore's diet, expect it may initially refuse a new food. Persist, and the fish should come to accept this nutritionally balanced diet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed two to three times per day for best results.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach feeding should be limited to what the fish will eat in a few minutes.\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\u003eAll types of Arowana.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther top-feeding carnivorous fish species that are typically given live foods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse as a daily nutritional food for these species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eForm: food sticks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding style: top-feeding carnivores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighlighted ingredients: DL-methionine and L-lysine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTexture in water: soft and palatable, holds its shape without dissolving\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePack size: 250 g (8.8 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne 250 g (8.8 oz) pack of food sticks\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\u003eCan I feed these sticks to my Arowana every day?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. They are intended as a daily nutritional food for all types of Arowana and other top-feeding carnivorous fish that are usually given live foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow often and how much should I feed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFeed two to three times per day, offering only what the fish can eat within a few minutes. Remove any uneaten food afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill the sticks cloud my aquarium water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe formula is easily digestible, which reduces waste, and the sticks stay firm instead of dissolving. Used as directed, they help minimise the cloudiness often associated with other floating stick-type foods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMy fish ignored the sticks at first. What should I do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCarnivorous fish can resist a new food when their diet changes. Keep offering the sticks in small portions, and the fish should accept this balanced diet over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo the sticks help with colour if my tank has little UV?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThey contain high-grade colour-enhancing ingredients that support vibrant coloration even in UV-deficient environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the texture of the sticks once they are in the water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThey absorb water quickly and become soft and palatable, similar to live food, but they keep their shape without dissolving.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"KOIPETCO","offers":[{"title":"250g","offer_id":39286127984694,"sku":"042055217293","price":549.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0151\/9016\/3510\/products\/hikari-tropical-food-sticks-250g-top-feeding-carnivorous-fish-nutrient-rich-aquatic-food.jpg?v=1743717138","url":"https:\/\/jungleaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-tropical-food-sticks","provider":"Jungle Aquatics Pet Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}