{"product_id":"hikari-wheat-germ","title":"Hikari Wheat-Germ","description":"\u003ch2\u003eHikari Wheat-Germ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Wheat-Germ\u003c\/strong\u003e is a floating koi pond food made as a nutritious, easily assimilated daily diet for koi of all ages, from baby fish to adults. It is formulated for cooler conditions, which makes it a sensible choice for South African koi keepers whose ponds cool down through winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eComplete daily diet for baby through adult koi, developed through many years of breeding experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly digestible formula that is easily assimilated and works well in cooler climates that have a winter season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeally sized pellet that offers rapid acceptance and accelerated digestive capacity.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped to support proper body form and excellent skin condition.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating pellet gives most koi ready access to the nutritional package at the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNutrient package tuned for colder water and enhanced digestion.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh levels of wheat germ, which reduce the chance of bloat or swim bladder issues.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarefully selected ingredients help give the white areas of your koi a translucent depth and a higher-gloss appearance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdded vitamins and minerals, including vitamin E and stabilised vitamin C, support fertility and desirable growth characteristics while supporting immune system health.\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\u003eCheck your water temperature regularly and adjust the amount and frequency of feeding to suit it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso take into account the water condition, the number and size of your fish and their activity level.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvoid over-feeding, and always remove any uneaten food once the feeding period is over.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDuring any appetite loss, after sickness or while medicating, your koi may eat much less than usual. Monitor the amount you feed carefully to avoid problems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDosage\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e64-86°F (18-30°C): feed two to four times per day, giving only the amount your fish will completely consume within five minutes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e41-64°F (5-18°C): feed no more than twice daily, giving only the amount your fish will completely consume within five minutes. For best results, feed during the warmer part of the day.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelow 41°F (5°C): do not feed your fish.\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 ages, from baby fish through to adults.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePonds in cooler climates that experience a winter season.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKoi keepers looking for a daily floating pellet that supports skin condition, form and colour presentation.\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 germ meal, fish meal, dried bakery product, corn gluten meal, wheat flour, wheat bran, wheat starch, potato starch, brewers dried yeast, wheat gluten meal, dried seaweed meal, garlic, rice bran, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilised vitamin C), d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, red 3 (artificial colour).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBecause of regular formula updates, some differences in ingredients may occur.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude protein: min. 32.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude fat: min. 4.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude fibre: max. 4.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture: max. 10.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsh: max. 12.0%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus: min. 0.7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin A: min. 8,300 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin D3: min. 1,200 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E: min. 2,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAscorbic acid: min. 210 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote: this formula contains higher levels of natural ingredients, so the colour may change slightly from one production lot to another. Each package is made to meet the manufacturer's nutritional specifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffered in three pellet sizes: Small (3.5-4.0mm), Medium (5.0-5.5mm) and Large (8.0-9.0mm).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt what temperature should I stop feeding my koi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nDo not feed below 41°F (5°C). Between 41-64°F (5-18°C), feed no more than twice daily, ideally during the warmer part of the day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow much should I feed at one time?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nFeed only what your koi will completely consume within five minutes, and remove any uneaten food afterwards. At 64-86°F (18-30°C) this can be done two to four times per day.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes the pellet float?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes. The floating pellet gives most koi ready access to the food at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich pellet size should I choose?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe range spans Small (3.5-4.0mm), Medium (5.0-5.5mm) and Large (8.0-9.0mm). Choose a pellet your koi can take in easily for their size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy does the colour of the pellets sometimes look different between bags?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nThe formula uses higher levels of natural ingredients, which can cause a slight colour change from one production lot to another. 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