Hikari Tropical Fancy Guppy

Hikari Tropical Fancy Guppy

Hikari Tropical Fancy Guppy is a daily pellet food formulated for all types of livebearers, particularly guppies, platies, swordtails and mollies. It suits freshwater aquarists who want one scientifically formulated staple diet for their livebearers and other very small tropical fish.

Key Benefits

• Formulated as a daily diet for all types of livebearers, with a focus on guppies, platies, swordtails and mollies.
• Proprietary pellet technology gives a pellet that softens quickly in the water but does not dissolve.
• Highly palatable, so fish take to it eagerly.
• The ingredients are encapsulated in each pellet, so every bite delivers the complete nutrient package.
• The Micro-Coating™ is designed to stop nutrients leaching out and to prevent water clouding, which helps keep the tank looking clear.
• Contains krill, a natural source of astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is easily synthesised and promotes vibrant colour.
• Contains seaweed, a natural source of iodine, which supports reproductive capacity.

How to Use

Scatter the pellets on the surface and let your fish eat them. Each pellet softens quickly in the water while holding its shape. Take care not to overfeed.

Dosage

• Feed two to three times daily.
• Give only the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes.

Suitable For

• Guppies
• Platies
• Swordtails
• Mollies
• All other types of livebearers
• Other very small tropical fish, for which it is recommended as a daily diet

What's Included

• One 22 g (0.8 oz) pack of Hikari Tropical Fancy Guppy pellet food

Frequently Asked Questions

Which fish is this food made for?
It is formulated as a daily diet for all types of livebearers, especially guppies, platies, swordtails and mollies. It is also recommended as a daily diet for other very small tropical fish.

How often should I feed it?
Feed two to three times daily. Offer only what your fish will completely consume in a few minutes, and avoid overfeeding.

Will the pellets cloud my aquarium water?
The pellets soften quickly but do not dissolve in water. The Micro-Coating™ is designed to eliminate nutrient leaching and water clouding.

What gives guppies and other livebearers their colour with this food?
The recipe includes krill, a natural source of astaxanthin. Astaxanthin is easily synthesised and promotes vibrant colour.

Why is seaweed in the formula?
Seaweed is a natural source of iodine, which supports reproductive capacity in your livebearers.

Can I feed it as the main daily diet?
Yes. It is recommended as a daily diet for guppies and other very small tropical fish, and it is formulated as a daily diet for all types of livebearers.

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

All orders are sent via Economy Road, typically through Fastway or Internet Express Couriers*. Estimated timeframes are not guaranteed. Once the order is collected by the courier, we have no control over third-party logistics and cannot make any time promises.

If you prefer a faster 🚀 shipping option, we also offer The Courier Guy during checkout in the dropdown selection. Please note that this option is not free, and you must choose it to use it. Please pay careful attention to the cutoff times and delivery timeframe for these options during checkout.

Enjoy the convenience of collection points and lockers! 📦

No more waiting at home or at work for your delivery. Simply choose a collection locker or pickup point and collect your order when it suits you.

Delivery times to lockers and pickup locations typically range from 2–7 working days, depending on your location.*

Search a PUDO Location Near You

Collection timeframes:

• Bob Box: Collect within 2 days of receiving your collection notification.
• PUDO Lockers: Collect within 36 hours of receiving your collection PIN or SMS notification.

If a PUDO parcel is not collected within 36 hours, it will automatically be transferred to the nearest PUDO Kiosk or Depot at no additional cost. The parcel will then be held there for approximately 2 days before being returned.

Please ensure you collect your parcel within the applicable collection period. Uncollected parcels will be returned to the sender, and additional shipping charges may apply should the order need to be resent.