Hikari Cichlid Staple Floating Pellets Fish Food, Large Pellets, 8.8 oz. (250g)
$9.44





Price: $9.44
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Product description

About Hikari
Hikari, the “originator” of Species Specific and premium aquatics diets has been copied by many, but our loyal customers know they can always depend on our products to offer their aquatic pets the finest in scientifically balanced nutrition. For almost 140 years we’ve spent considerable time exploring natural habitats of fish, breeding fish in our own facilities, producing diets in our own factories, processing every shipment through our own facilities and researching the impact our diets have over time. These unique insights into the nutritional needs of fish give a competitive advantage no other fish food maker can duplicate and allow us to produce species specific diets that will not only maintain your aquatic pets’ health, but assist you in keeping your aquarium or pond in top form.
We make the health and longevity of the fish and the aquatic environment they live in our first priority. Focusing on bringing about success to the hobbyist through exacting nutrition has allowed us to develop a brand name synonymous with superior quality. Consider using Hikari, because you love your aquatic pets as much as they love you!
Why Customers Choose Hikari

RESEARCH
We feel it’s our duty to constantly investigate the natural ecology of fish to make the best food for them. Our exploration to Irian Jaya, Lake Malawi in Africa, Guiana highland, the Indian Ocean, the jungle of Southeast Asia and the Holy River Ayeyawady and others, offer us many secrets to fish health, coloration, breeding requirements, water conditions and quality.

SPECIES SPECIFIC DIETS
Hikari offers a wide variety of diets for different species of fish, each offering unique characteristics which enable it to be readily accepted by the specific fish it was developed for, which is where Species Specific originated. This attention to detail allows you to be confident your choice will be quickly devoured by even the most finicky eaters.

TECHNOLOGY
Our first hand experience breeding and raising fish, and the scientific data we can collect during this process, give us a clear road map for future product improvements and enhancements. Hikari uses actual experience and physical practice instead of marketing schemes or unproven theory to develop our premium aquatic diets!
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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 9.1 x 1 x 3.7 inches; 8.8 ounces
Manufacturer recommended age : 1 month and up
Item model number : 03428
Department : Unisex-Adult
Date First Available : October 2, 2001
Manufacturer : Phillips Feed & Pet Supply Natural Balance
ASIN : B00025Z6FM
Best Sellers Rank: #14,920 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #125 in Aquarium Fish Food
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Floating pellets allow easy monitoring of amount eaten
Will not cloud water
Supports immune system health
Promotes long healthy life
Contains stabilized vitamin C
Customers say
Customers find this fish food to be of good quality and appreciate its value for money. The pellets receive positive feedback for their size, with one customer noting they expand in water, and another mentioning their fish are well over 10 years old. However, some customers report that their fish won’t eat it.
13 reviews for Hikari Cichlid Staple Floating Pellets Fish Food, Large Pellets, 8.8 oz. (250g)
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$9.44
Marie Heisz –
Great choice
Exactly what I ordered
Ferny –
Oscar food
Have oscar fish! Perfect size for my fish!The quality is great! My fish loves Taste and its supposed to help clean teeth! Good value for your money @
Jerry Lehtinen –
Good Stuff
My Oscars love it…. I soak them a little to make them soft before feeding
Sandra K. –
Oscar wonât eat em
Heâs decided h only wants shrimp, I guess, so have to give these away
Janice –
My fish likes it
My Oscar likes his pellets. The nutritional value is very good.
jenni –
Fish loves it
My fish loves this. It is now a 18″ knife clown fish
Johanna –
All fish are well over 10 years old, so this must be good for them
Fish are healthy and full of energy as they chase each other around and rip up the plants
Chachi Arcola –
Oscars love it
My oscars won’t eat anything else so I’m stuck on this food
Vanessa beard –
Always use this brand, best on market
Lisa Lee –
I always buy this brand as it has the best ingredients for my Oscar, never had a problem with my fish not eating it as well as my cat fish! The price is good and the quality of feed keeps them healthy!
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Eddie jackson –
one of best foods for fish out there my cichlids love it
Charles –
Bruce Banner my flowerhorn it’s all he’ll eat