Hikari Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g)
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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 : 9.5 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches; 1.15 Pounds
Item model number : 42055216425
Department : Unisex-Adult
Date First Available : January 2, 2011
Manufacturer : Hikerman 99020262
ASIN : B004HSN3KK
Best Sellers Rank: #32,584 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #275 in Aquarium Fish Food
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Perfectly balanced to offer a daily diet most larger top-feeding carnivores love
Free of unwanted parasites and bacteria which are common with live foods
Higher levels of carotenoids promote brilliant colors
Absorbs water rapidly taking on a texture of a live fish
Each stick offers the caloric equivalent of approximately one live goldfish
Hikari Carni Sticks Jumbo 17.6oz
A Scientific Diet for Larger Awowana and Top Feeding Carnivores
Ideal for Monster Fishes
A Scientific Diet for Larger Awowana and Top Feeding Carnivores
Customers say
Customers find the fish food to be of good quality, with one mentioning it works well for arrowana and red tail catfish. The product receives positive feedback for its size, with one customer noting it’s perfect for larger cichlids. While some customers consider it a great value, others find it pricey. The water clarity aspect receives mixed reviews.
13 reviews for Hikari Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g)
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Original price was: $47.00.$40.27Current price is: $40.27.
Trey Heinerichs –
Everyone’s favorite
All my fish love this food oscars arowanas bass cichlids ect even the smaller fish tear it up once it softens a little bit.
Amazon Customer –
Fish love it
Fish love them. Giant gourami goes crazy for them. No mess in tank.
Aj K –
A+
Fish go nuts for it nice size for the bigger fish
Reef junkie –
good food but $$$
to much $$$$$….. Great food, my arowana and datnoid loves it,…. but its getting more expensive …. was 30 now its over 40 go much higher and the food will get switched….. bring down the price people or loose sales
Caitlin –
Came fast, fish loves
My big girl has been eating these for a while, (they’re the only food sticks she’ll take now), so I was happy to find a bag that will last me more than a month or two. I also love the flat bottom and resealable opening, it makes it easy to store and keeps it fresh. Also loved the overnight shipping.
Buffalo, White –
I just wish they would NOT ship in a soft pack.
I’ve been buying these for my arowana for years and she loves them. Only thing she eats.My ongoing issue is that it keeps coming in a soft pack and I get a package of dust rather than pellets.I just wish they would have the sense to put this item in a box so these food pellets don’t get crushed in shipping.
brett scheid –
good food
this food works good for extra big tank fish.
Jayme McGrew –
Only pellets my fish will eat
Tried other pellets, my RTC will eat anything, but my clown knife, wild caught bass, and shell cracker previously wouldnât eat anything but live/frozen food.
Placeholder –
The food is excellent, and the Oscars and parrots are thoroughly enjoying it.
Susan –
Great product! Fast shipping before expected date. Would recommend.
Navneeth R. –
Happy And Healthy Fishes…Only Food they eat is Hikaari Carnisticks…
Jose Pohl –
This food is very good for Asian Arowanas and Cichlids. The food doesn’t make the water dirty. The fish like the food and readily accept it. I recommend this food.
Vivek K. –
Healthy food for my large arowana