Aquarium food

Sera Discus Granulat Nature 4.2 kg is a high-quality main food in the form of sinking soft granules, specially developed for all discus fish and other demanding ornamental fish. The food suits the calm feeding behavior of discus fish and provides a complete daily basis for healthy, strong, and vital fish.

The composition contains, among others, aquatic protein, mineral components, garlic, and prebiotically active ingredients. This combination supports healthy development, good resistance, and optimal fertility. As soon as the granules come into contact with aquarium water, they quickly become soft without swelling or losing their shape. As a result, they are well absorbed and unnecessary stress on the water quality is limited. MaJa Koi lists this large package within the cichlid food range as Sera Discus Granulat Nature 4.2 kg.

Key points

• Main food for discus fish and other demanding ornamental fish
• Sinking soft granules that suit natural feeding behavior
• Contains aquatic protein and mineral components
• With garlic and prebiotically active ingredients
• Supports healthy development, resistance, and fertility
• Quickly becomes soft upon contact with aquarium water
• Does not swell and retains its shape during feeding
• Helps limit unnecessary stress on water quality
• Suitable for daily feeding of discus fish
• Large package of 4.2 kg for intensive or professional use

Sera Discus Color Nature 4.2 kg is a high-quality color food in the form of sinking soft granules, specially formulated for yellow/red discus fish. The composition has been developed to support the natural color intensity of discus fish without compromising digestibility, vitality, and water quality.

The combination of valuable algae such as Haematococcus and spirulina helps visibly stimulate color development. In addition, highly digestible aquatic proteins, omega fatty acids, minerals, and trace elements contribute to strong resistance, healthy development, and good fertility. The granules quickly become soft when wet, but do not swell and retain their shape. As a result, they are well absorbed and keep the aquarium water less burdened. MaJa Koi lists this product as Sera Discus Color Nature 4.2 kg within the cichlid food range.

Key points

• Color food for yellow/red discus fish
• Sinking soft granules that suit natural feeding behavior well
• Supports the development of natural color intensity
• Contains valuable algae such as Haematococcus and spirulina
• With aquatic proteins, omega fatty acids, minerals, and trace elements
• Supports resistance, growth, development, and fertility
• Quickly becomes soft when wet
• Does not swell and retains its shape during feeding
• Highly digestible and suitable for regular feeding
• Helps reduce unnecessary burden on the aquarium water

Sera Cichlids Sticks Nature 2 kg is a nutritious main food in stick form for larger cichlids, especially suitable for omnivorous cichlids and other large aquarium fish. The sticks float, making them perfect for fish that prefer to take their food from the water surface.

The balanced composition contains easily digestible proteins, valuable wheat germ and omega fatty acids. These nutrients support healthy development, strong vitality and an active condition. Thanks to the easily digestible formula, the food is efficiently utilized. The sticks retain their solid shape for a long time and do not unnecessarily burden the aquarium water, which contributes to a stable and clean living environment. MaJa Koi lists this product as an ideal main food for larger cichlids, particularly omnivorous varieties and other large aquarium fish.

Key points

• Main food for larger cichlids and other large aquarium fish
• Especially suitable for omnivorous cichlids
• Also suitable for much larger South American fish species
• Floating sticks that are well suited for surface-feeding fish
• Contains optimally digestible proteins
• With valuable wheat germ and omega fatty acids
• Supports healthy development, vitality and condition
• Very tasty and easily digestible
• Retains its solid shape in the water for a long time
• Large pack of 2 kg for intensive or professional use

Sera Vipagran Nature 3 kg is a high-quality staple food in the form of soft, slowly sinking granules. The food is developed for ornamental fish that feed mainly in the middle water zone and closely matches their natural feeding behavior. Thanks to its soft and supple texture, the granules are also suitable for fish with a small mouth or narrow throat.

The recipe contains natural ingredients, prebiotics and 4% insect meal as a high-quality and raw material-saving protein source. This combination supports healthy growth, vigorous development, and good condition. The granules are highly digestible, retain their shape, and do not unnecessarily pollute the aquarium water. MaJa Koi describes Sera Vipagran Nature 3 kg as a staple food of soft granules without colorings or preservatives for fish in the middle water zone.

Key points

• Staple food for ornamental fish in the middle water zone
• Soft, slowly sinking granules
• Contains 4% insect meal as a high-quality protein source
• With natural ingredients and prebiotics
• Supports healthy growth and vigorous development
• Highly digestible and tasty
• Suitable for fish with a small mouth or narrow throat
• Retains its shape in the water
• Without added colorings or preservatives
• Large pack of 3 kg for intensive or professional use

Hikari Algae Wafers 1kg is specially developed as a daily food for algae-eating bottom dwellers. The sinking wafers are especially suitable for plecos and other fish that naturally graze on plant material and algae from surfaces.

The wafers sink quickly to the bottom and retain their shape there for a longer period. This gives bottom-dwelling fish enough time to eat the food at their leisure. The large 1 kg package is practical for larger aquariums, multiple algae eaters, and users who regularly need larger quantities of food.

Developed for algae-eating bottom dwellers

Many algae-eating fish search for their food mainly on the bottom, between rocks, and on other surfaces in the aquarium. Hikari Algae Wafers are developed to support this natural feeding behavior.

The wafers sink quickly, making them immediately available to bottom-dwelling fish. This prevents the food from being completely eaten by fish that are mainly active in the upper layers of the water.

For plecos and other algae eaters

Hikari Algae Wafers are particularly suitable for plecos and other algae-eating bottom-dwelling fish. The composition contains a high proportion of plant-based ingredients and is tailored to fish that need plant-based food.

The wafer shape allows fish to graze on the food for a longer period. This aligns well with the way many algae eaters eat in the aquarium.

With spirulina

An important component of Hikari Algae Wafers is spirulina. This algae is a nutrient-rich ingredient and is widely used in high-quality food for herbivorous and omnivorous aquarium fish.

In addition to spirulina, the formula contains various plant-based ingredients and supplementary nutrients. This makes the wafers suitable as a daily food for suitable algae-eating fish.

Retains its shape in the water

An important advantage of Algae Wafers is that the wafers do not immediately fall apart when they reach the bottom. They gradually become softer, but retain their shape long enough.

This allows fish to eat the wafer at their leisure. This is especially practical for plecos and other species that take their time with a single piece of food.

The retention of shape also helps prevent the food from immediately spreading through the entire aquarium as small particles.

Suitable for community aquariums

In a community aquarium, it can be difficult to ensure that bottom dwellers get enough food. Surface and mid-water swimmers are often faster to floating or slowly sinking food.

By feeding Hikari Algae Wafers specifically on the bottom, food can be made available specifically for the algae-eating fish.

With multiple bottom-dwelling fish, several wafers can be placed around the aquarium. This gives quieter or less dominant fish access to the food as well.

Feeding in the evening

Many plecos and other bottom dwellers become more active when the aquarium lights are dimmed or turned off. It can therefore be practical to feed a portion of the daily amount in the evening.

The sinking wafer remains available on the bottom, allowing dusk- and night-active fish to eat at their own pace.

Daily feeding

Feed one to two times a day the amount that the fish can completely consume within a few hours. Adjust the amount to the number of fish, their size, and the presence of natural algae and other food sources in the aquarium.

Regularly check that large amounts of food are not left behind. Excess food must be removed to prevent unnecessary stress on the aquarium water.

Algae Wafers or Sinking Wafers?

Hikari Algae Wafers and Hikari Sinking Wafers are both sinking foods, but are developed for different nutritional needs.

Algae Wafers are aimed at algae-eating and mainly plant-eating bottom dwellers, such as many plecos. Sinking Wafers, on the other hand, are developed for smaller bottom dwellers such as Corydoras and various loaches.

Therefore, choose not only based on where a fish eats, but especially based on its natural feeding pattern.

1 kg large package

This version contains 1 kg of Hikari Algae Wafers. This size is suitable for larger aquariums, multiple algae-eating fish, and situations in which a relatively large amount of food is used daily.

Important points

• Sinking food for algae-eating bottom dwellers
• Very suitable for plecos and other algae eaters
• Developed for natural grazing behavior
• Rich in plant-based ingredients
• Contains spirulina
• Wafers sink quickly to the bottom
• Gradually become softer in the water
• Retain their shape for a longer period
• Suitable as a daily food for suitable algae eaters
• Practical for community aquariums
• Can be fed specifically in multiple places
• Also suitable to offer in the evening
• Tailored to plant-eating bottom fish
• Large package for regular use
• Contents: 1 kg

Hikari Mini Algae Wafers 1kg is specially developed for smaller algae-eating fish and other herbivorous aquarium inhabitants. The miniature wafers sink quickly to the bottom and are particularly suitable for species such as Otocinclus and smaller plecos due to their smaller size. Snails, crustaceans, and various herbivorous marine fish can also be fed this food.

The wafers contain a high proportion of plant-based ingredients, including spirulina and chlorella. They also retain their shape in the water for a long time, allowing bottom-dwelling fish enough time to graze on the food at their leisure.

Smaller size for smaller algae eaters

Mini Algae Wafers are the smaller version of the well-known Hikari Algae Wafers. The wafers have a diameter of approximately 6.5 to 7.5 mm. This makes them better suited to smaller algae eaters that may struggle with larger wafers.

The smaller size also makes it easier to distribute the food across multiple locations in the aquarium. This allows several fish to eat at the same time and gives less dominant animals access to the food.

With spirulina and chlorella

The composition contains two different types of algae: spirulina and chlorella. These are combined with other plant-based ingredients to meet the nutritional needs of herbivorous and algae-eating fish.

The food also contains fish meal, wheat flour, wheat germ, seaweed, alfalfa, brewer's yeast, soy meal, fish oil, krill meal, and garlic.

Sinks quickly to the bottom

Hikari Mini Algae Wafers sink quickly after being added to the aquarium. This allows them to reach the bottom directly, where many smaller algae eaters search for food.

This is particularly practical in community aquariums. Floating food is often eaten by other fish before bottom-dwelling fish can get to it. With a fast-sinking wafer, the food can be offered much more specifically to the algae eaters.

Retains its shape for a long time

The wafers are designed not to dissolve quickly in the water. They soften while in the water, but retain their shape long enough.

This aligns well with the grazing behavior of algae eaters. These fish often do not eat a wafer completely at once, but scrape small amounts from the surface over a longer period.

The longer shape retention is also practical for nocturnal bottom-dwelling fish. The food can be offered later in the day or in the evening, giving these fish enough opportunity to eat.

Also for snails and crustaceans

Mini Algae Wafers are not intended exclusively for fish. The plant-based composition and small size also make the wafers suitable for various snails and crustaceans that consume plant-based food.

Herbivorous marine fish that graze can also eat these wafers. Always check whether the food is suitable for the nutritional needs and size of the animal species in question.

Nutritional analysis

The guaranteed analysis of Hikari Mini Algae Wafers is:

Crude protein: minimum 33%
Crude fat: minimum 4%
Crude fiber: maximum 3%
Moisture: maximum 10%
Crude ash: maximum 17%
Phosphorus: minimum 0.8%

The food also contains vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E, and stabilized vitamin C.

Feeding advice

Do not give more food than the animals can completely consume within approximately one hour. For nocturnal bottom-dwelling fish, it is best to offer the food later in the day or in the evening.

If there are multiple bottom-dwelling fish, distribute several wafers across the aquarium. This prevents one dominant fish from claiming all the food.

Remove any food that has not been eaten after the feeding period. Overfeeding can unnecessarily strain the water quality.

Mini Algae Wafers or regular Algae Wafers?

The main difference is the size. The regular Hikari Algae Wafers are designed for plecos and other algae eaters of various sizes. Mini Algae Wafers offer the same purpose in a smaller wafer of approximately 6.5 to 7.5 mm.

For smaller species such as Otocinclus and smaller plecos, the Mini version is therefore a practical choice.

1 kg large package

This version contains 1 kg of Mini Algae Wafers. The large package is suitable for larger aquariums, multiple tanks, and situations where larger groups of algae eaters, snails, or crustaceans are fed regularly.

Key points

• Specially developed for smaller algae eaters
• Suitable for Otocinclus and smaller plecos, among others
• Also suitable for herbivorous marine fish
• Also suitable for snails and various crustaceans
• Mini wafers of approximately 6.5 to 7.5 mm
• Sinks quickly to the bottom
• Retains its shape in the water for a long time
• Suitable for natural grazing behavior
• With spirulina and chlorella
• High proportion of plant-based ingredients
• Suitable for nocturnal bottom-dwelling fish
• Crude protein: minimum 33%
• Crude fat: minimum 4%
• Crude fiber: maximum 3%
• Crude ash: maximum 17%
• Phosphorus: minimum 0.8%
• Contents: 1 kg

Hikari Vibra Bites is a unique food designed to mimic the shape and movement of live red mosquito larvae. The slowly sinking food moves with the current in the water, just as live food would. This triggers a feeding response in most fish, which love this type of food. Hikari Vibra Bites provides exceptionally brilliant and vivid colors. Thanks to its scientific and highly nutritious composition, the growth and color improvement of the fish are visible within just one month. Vibra Bites XL is the larger version of the regular Vibra Bites with the same unique properties, especially for larger fish such as carnivore cichlids.

The Vibra Bites 280g - Hikari is a complete daily food for small to medium-sized tropical aquarium fish. What makes Vibra Bites special is the shape and the way the food moves through the aquarium. The reddish sticks were developed to mimic the appearance and movement of red mosquito larvae. After the sticks enter the water, they sink slowly and move with the current.

This creates a food movement that strongly resembles live food. This can stimulate the natural feeding behavior of tropical fish and makes Vibra Bites particularly interesting for fish species that like to hunt for worms and other live food.

At the same time, Vibra Bites offers the convenience of dry food. You do not need to store or handle live food and get a completely formulated daily food in a practical package of 280 grams.

Worm-shaped sticks that sink slowly

Hikari has deliberately given Vibra Bites an elongated, worm-like shape. The regular Vibra Bites have a length of approximately 6 mm and are therefore suitable for many small and medium-sized tropical fish.

The sticks sink slowly and move irregularly through the water column. Due to the current in the aquarium, they can move as if they were small worms.

This is not only attractive to the fish, but also ensures that the food is available to fish feeding at different levels in the aquarium during its descent.

Alternative to live food

Many tropical aquarium fish naturally eat small aquatic animals, insect larvae, and worms. Live food can therefore be very attractive, but also brings practical disadvantages.

Hikari developed Vibra Bites as a complete and balanced alternative to live food. The food mimics the shape and movement of red mosquito larvae, but is produced as dry food.

This means that Vibra Bites offers a controlled nutritional composition without the possible introduction of parasites or unwanted bacteria that can come with live food.

With krill, mealworms, and silkworm pupae

For good acceptance, Hikari uses various animal ingredients. The composition contains, among others, fish meal, krill meal, squid meal, fish oil, ground silkworm pupae, and mealworms.

In addition, the food contains wheat, corn, brewer's yeast, wheat germ, and various vitamins and minerals.

The combination was developed as a complete daily food, so that Vibra Bites does not exclusively need to be used as a snack or supplementary food.

Supports beautiful natural color

Vibra Bites contains specially selected ingredients that support the natural colors of aquarium fish. An important part of this is astaxanthin, a carotenoid that is widely used in high-quality foods for ornamental fish.

In combination with the other nutrients, the composition helps to bring out the natural pigmentation of the fish to its best effect.

This makes Vibra Bites interesting for colorful tropical species where red, orange, and other color shades play an important role.

High protein content

Hikari Vibra Bites contains at least 46% crude protein and at least 7% crude fat. This means the food offers a concentrated amount of nutrients for tropical aquarium fish.

The guaranteed analysis is:

• Crude protein: minimum 46%
• Crude fat: minimum 7%
• Crude fiber: maximum 5%
• Moisture: maximum 10%
• Crude ash: maximum 13%
• Phosphorus: minimum 1%

Due to this balanced composition, Vibra Bites can be used as a daily main food for suitable tropical fish species.

For various tropical aquarium fish

The regular Vibra Bites was developed for small to medium-sized tropical fish. Hikari lists discus fish, tetras, gouramis, and moonfish as suitable species, among others.

Other tropical aquarium fish that like to eat live or worm-like food can also accept Vibra Bites well.

For very small fish, there is also Vibra Bites Baby with smaller sticks. For larger tropical fish, Hikari has developed Vibra Bites XL. The regular Vibra Bites 280g is in between these two variants in size and has sticks of approximately 6 mm.

How do you feed Hikari Vibra Bites?

Feed Vibra Bites two to three times a day. Give only as much per feeding as the fish can completely eat within a few minutes.

Because the sticks sink slowly through the aquarium, you can clearly see which fish come actively to eat during feeding. This makes it easier to adjust the amount to the stocking of the aquarium.

Avoid overfeeding. Food that remains for a longer time can break apart and unnecessarily burden the water quality. Therefore, remove uneaten food after the feeding.

Complete daily food

Vibra Bites can be used as a daily food and therefore does not exclusively need to be given as a treat alongside another main food.

The combination of animal protein sources, fats, vitamins, minerals, and color-supporting ingredients makes it a complete food for suitable tropical aquarium fish.

The attractive worm shape can also be useful for fish that traditionally find dry food less interesting and clearly react to moving food.

Contents of 280 grams

This version contains 280 grams of Hikari Vibra Bites. This is the largest regular package of the standard Vibra Bites. The same regular stick is also available in smaller packages of 35 and 73 grams.

For aquariums in which Vibra Bites is regularly used as a main food, the 280-gram package is a practical choice.

Close the package well after use and store the food in a cool, dry place so that the quality of the food is preserved as well as possible.

Important points

• Complete daily food for tropical aquarium fish
• Contents: 280 grams
• Regular Vibra Bites stick of approximately 6 mm
• Slow-sinking fish food
• Worm-like shape
• Developed to mimic red mosquito larvae
• Moves with the water current through the aquarium
• Suitable as an alternative to live food
• Suitable for small to medium-sized tropical fish
• Suitable for discus, tetras, gouramis, and moonfish, among others
• Contains krill meal, among others
• Contains mealworms
• Contains ground silkworm pupae
• Contains astaxanthin
• Crude protein: minimum 46%
• Crude fat: minimum 7%
• Crude fiber: maximum 5%
• Moisture: maximum 10%
• Crude ash: maximum 13%
• Phosphorus: minimum 1%
• Feed approximately 2 to 3 times a day
• Give only as much as is completely eaten within a few minutes

Detailed product description – Hikari Tropical Vibra Baby 1 kg

Hikari Tropical Vibra Baby is an advanced microfood specifically developed to provide young tropical fish with an optimal start. This formula combines high-quality fish meal, carefully selected proteins, essential amino acids, DHA-rich oils, and a full spectrum of stabilized vitamins and minerals. As a result, the food supports not only rapid, balanced growth, but also robust development of the skeleton, fin structure, and color pigmentation.

The fine, sinking microparticles are designed to mimic the natural behavior of microscopic prey, immediately stimulating even sensitive or reluctant fish larvae to feed. Thanks to its exceptionally high digestibility, nutrient loss is minimized and water quality remains stable, which is crucial in rearing tanks and breeding systems.

The food minimizes organic waste, supports a strong intestinal flora, and reduces stress sensitivity during critical growth phases. This makes Tropical Vibra Baby ideal for intensive breeding programs, aquariums with sensitive species, and professional facilities striving for maximum survival rates, uniform growth, and superior vitality in young fish.

The Micro Pellets 1kg - Hikari have been specially developed as a complete daily food for small tropical aquarium fish. The very small pellets combine a size that can be easily taken in by smaller fish with a balanced composition of animal and plant-based nutrients.

Hikari Micro Pellets are slow-sinking, allowing the fish sufficient time to grab the food while it moves through the water column. This makes the food particularly suitable for small tropical fish that feed mainly at the water surface and in the middle water layers.

The 1 kg package is a practical large size for larger fish populations, multiple aquariums, or when Micro Pellets are used daily as the main food.

Small pellets for small tropical fish

The size of fish food is important. Pellets that are too large are difficult for smaller fish species to take in and sometimes need to be broken before they can be eaten.

Hikari Micro Pellets therefore have a very compact size of approximately 1.5 to 2.0 mm. This allows small tropical aquarium fish to easily take the pellets in their mouths.

The food is suitable for many small tetras, barbels, rasboras, and livebearers, among others. Other tropical aquarium fish with a small mouth size can also be fed Micro Pellets.

Slow-sinking fish food

Micro Pellets do not remain exclusively on the water surface. The pellets gradually sink through the aquarium and are therefore accessible to fish looking for food at different levels.

Immediately after feeding, fish can grab the food at or just below the surface. The pellets then slowly sink further, allowing fish in the middle water layer to also have the opportunity to eat.

This property makes Micro Pellets particularly suitable for tropical community aquariums with multiple small fish species.

With krill and spirulina

Hikari uses a combination of high-quality animal and plant-based ingredients in Micro Pellets. The recipe contains fish meal, krill meal, squid meal, spirulina, wheat germ, and brewer's yeast, among others.

Krill and other animal ingredients provide important nutrients and make the food attractive to tropical fish.

Spirulina is a nutrient-rich ingredient that is widely used in high-quality aquarium food. In combination with the other components, the recipe contributes to a balanced daily diet.

Supports natural colors

In colorful tropical aquarium fish, nutrition plays an important role in how the natural pigmentation is expressed.

Hikari Micro Pellets contain ingredients that have been specifically selected to support the natural colors of the fish. Krill and spirulina provide important natural components for this.

This makes Micro Pellets an interesting daily food for colorful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, barbels, and various livebearer species.

High protein content

Small tropical fish are often active and need concentrated nutrition. Hikari Micro Pellets therefore contain a high proportion of protein.

The guaranteed analysis consists of:

• Crude protein: minimum 43%
• Crude fat: minimum 7%
• Crude fiber: maximum 7%
• Moisture: maximum 10%
• Crude ash: maximum 17%
• Phosphorus: minimum 1.1%

Due to this composition, Micro Pellets can be used as a complete daily basic food for suitable tropical aquarium fish.

For tropical community aquariums

An important advantage of Micro Pellets is their wide applicability. In many community aquariums, various small tropical fish species swim together.

Instead of using separate food for each small fish species, Micro Pellets can be used as a basic food for many omnivorous tropical community fish.

For example, think of various species:

• Tetras
• Rasboras
• Barbels
• Guppies
• Platies
• Other small tropical community fish

Of course, always take into account the specific nutritional needs of the fish species in the aquarium. Specialized plant eaters, bottom dwellers, or fish with a different diet may need additional or different food.

Good intake due to the compact size

The combination of the small size and slow sinking helps to distribute the food well over the aquarium.

When you spread a small amount over the water surface, multiple fish can access the food at the same time. The pellets then slowly sink further, so that not all the food remains in one place.

This is especially useful with schools of small fish, where dominant individuals might otherwise intercept a large portion of the food at the surface.

Maintains its structure in the water

Hikari has developed the pellets so that they retain their structure well during feeding. They do not immediately fall apart as soon as they come into contact with the aquarium water.

This helps to limit small food particles in the aquarium and gives the fish sufficient time to eat the pellets.

Good shape retention does not, of course, mean that overfeeding has no effect on the water quality. Uneaten food can eventually fall apart and still burden the aquarium.

How do you feed Hikari Micro Pellets?

Feed a small amount several times a day that the fish can completely eat within a few minutes.

With small aquarium fish, it is often better to give several small feedings than one large portion. This gives the fish regular access to food throughout the day and keeps the amount of food per feeding manageable.

Observe the fish during feeding. If pellets regularly remain on the bottom, reduce the amount at the next feeding.

Difference between Micro Pellets and Micro Wafers

Hikari has both Micro Pellets and Micro Wafers in its range. Although both foods are intended for tropical aquarium fish, they differ mainly in size and shape.

Micro Pellets are clearly smaller at approximately 1.5 to 2 mm and are therefore particularly interesting for small tropical fish.

Micro Wafers are larger and flatter and are intended primarily for small to medium-sized tropical fish.

If you mainly have smaller tetras, rasboras, or similar fish species, then Micro Pellets are generally the more practical choice.

Large 1 kg package

This version contains 1 kilogram of Hikari Micro Pellets.

The large package is particularly interesting when you have multiple aquariums, maintain a large community aquarium, or feed Micro Pellets daily to a larger group of fish.

Store the food cool and dry and close the package tightly after every feeding. This prevents moisture from getting to the pellets and helps preserve the structure, scent, and quality of the food as best as possible.

Important points

• Complete daily fish food from Hikari
• Contents: 1 kg
• Part of the Hikari Tropical food line
• Specially for small tropical aquarium fish
• Very small pellets of approximately 1.5-2.0 mm
• Slow-sinking
• Easily taken in by fish with a small mouth
• Suitable for tropical community aquariums
• Suitable for tetras, among others
• Suitable for various rasboras
• Suitable for various barbels
• Suitable for various small livebearers
• Contains krill meal, among others
• Contains spirulina
• Contains fish meal and squid meal
• Contains wheat germ and brewer's yeast
• Supports natural colors
• Crude protein: minimum 43%
• Crude fat: minimum 7%
• Crude fiber: maximum 7%
• Moisture: maximum 10%
• Crude ash: maximum 17%
• Phosphorus: minimum 1.1%
• Suitable as a daily basic food
• Practical large package for regular use

The Cichlid Bio-Gold Medium 250g - Hikari is a complete daily staple food for medium-sized cichlids and other larger tropical aquarium fish. The food combines high-quality nutrients with Hikari's specially developed Hikari-Germ and a floating pellet that cichlids can easily take in.

Cichlid Bio-Gold was developed for aquarists who want to give their fish high-quality daily nutrition. The composition contains various animal protein sources, vitamins, minerals, and color-enhancing ingredients. This not only provides the fish with the nutrients they need for their daily condition, but also supports their natural color development.

This Medium version contains 250 grams of food and has a pellet size suitable for medium-sized cichlids.

With Hikari-Germ

An important feature of Cichlid Bio-Gold is the addition of Hikari-Germ. This is a specially selected live bacterial culture that Hikari adds to various high-quality foods.

Hikari-Germ was developed to support the fish's digestion. Good digestion helps the fish efficiently utilize the nutrients from the food.

This makes Cichlid Bio-Gold an attractive option as a daily food for cichlids that are fed regularly and relatively generously.

Floating Medium Pellets

Hikari Cichlid Bio-Gold Medium consists of floating pellets. After the food is sprinkled into the aquarium, it remains available at the water surface.

This offers several practical advantages. During feeding, you can clearly see which fish come to eat and how much food is actually taken in. It is also easier to adjust the amount when it becomes apparent that too much food has been given.

The Medium size was developed for medium-sized fish. Other pellet sizes are available within the Cichlid Bio-Gold series for smaller or larger fish.

For Cichlids

Cichlids make up a highly diverse group of aquarium fish. Depending on the species, they can differ greatly in size, behavior, and nutritional requirements.

Cichlid Bio-Gold was primarily developed for cichlids that need a nutritious diet with a relatively high protein content. The food can be used for various medium-sized cichlids and other tropical fish with similar nutritional requirements.

Always take the specific fish species into account. Some cichlids naturally have a diet in which plant-based material plays a larger role and may benefit from more specialized food.

High-Quality Animal Ingredients

Cichlid Bio-Gold contains various animal-based food sources. The recipe uses fish meal, krill meal, and squid meal, among others.

These ingredients provide proteins and other nutrients that are important for the fish's daily condition and development.

In addition, the food contains plant-based ingredients, vitamins, and minerals. This combination makes Cichlid Bio-Gold suitable as a complete daily food for suitable cichlid species.

Supports Natural Colors

Many cichlids are kept for their striking colors. Red, orange, yellow, and blue pigments can be highly pronounced depending on the species.

Hikari Cichlid Bio-Gold contains ingredients selected to support this natural color development. The composition includes astaxanthin and krill, both known as sources of color-enhancing carotenoids.

Spirulina is also part of the recipe.

Of course, nutrition is not the only factor that determines the color of a fish. Genetics, age, water quality, lighting, and overall health also play an important role. A balanced diet does, however, help to optimally support the fish's natural characteristics.

Nutritional Analysis

Hikari Cichlid Bio-Gold has a high protein content and is therefore tailored to the nutritional requirements of many active cichlids.

The guaranteed analysis consists of:

• Crude protein: minimum 40%
• Crude fat: minimum 7%
• Crude fiber: maximum 3%
• Moisture: maximum 10%
• Crude ash: maximum 15%
• Phosphorus: minimum 1%

With a minimum of 40% protein, the food provides a concentrated amount of nutrients in every pellet.

Shape-Retaining Pellets

The pellets were developed to retain their structure well during feeding. This prevents them from immediately falling apart when they come into contact with the aquarium water.

This is especially practical for larger and more active fish such as cichlids. The fish can easily pick up the pellets at the surface, while you as the caretaker can clearly monitor how much is actually being eaten.

The floating action also makes any excess food easier to see and remove.

How to Feed Cichlid Bio-Gold?

Feed Hikari Cichlid Bio-Gold two to three times a day. Each time, only provide an amount that the fish can completely eat within a few minutes.

It is better to feed several smaller portions than to sprinkle a large amount into the aquarium at once.

Observe how much the fish actually eat during feeding. If pellets regularly remain at the surface, reduce the amount at the next feeding.

By preventing overfeeding, you limit unnecessary food residue and the associated strain on the aquarium water.

Medium Size

This version features the Medium pellet of Cichlid Bio-Gold. The pellet size is intended for medium-sized cichlids that can easily take the pellets in one go.

The right size is important. A pellet that is too large can be difficult to eat, while very small pellets may be less practical for larger fish.

Therefore, when choosing the size, pay particular attention to the size of the fish's mouth and their feeding habits.

250 Gram Contents

This package contains 250 grams of Hikari Cichlid Bio-Gold Medium. The size is suitable for regular use with one or more medium-sized cichlids.

Store the package in a cool, dry place after opening. Close it tightly after each feeding to protect the food from moisture and preserve its quality as best as possible.

Key Points

• Complete daily cichlid food from Hikari
• Contents: 250 grams
• Pellet size: Medium
• For medium-sized cichlids
• Suitable for various other tropical fish with similar nutritional requirements
• Floating pellets
• With Hikari-Germ
• Developed for good digestibility
• Contains high-quality animal protein sources
• Contains fish meal
• Contains krill meal
• Contains squid meal
• Contains spirulina
• Contains astaxanthin
• Supports natural colors
• Crude protein: minimum 40%
• Crude fat: minimum 7%
• Crude fiber: maximum 3%
• Moisture: maximum 10%
• Crude ash: maximum 15%
• Phosphorus: minimum 1%
• Suitable as a daily staple food
• Feed several small portions per day
• Floating food makes it easy to monitor food intake

The Algae Wafers 250g - Hikari have been specially developed as daily food for algae-eating bottom dwellers, including Plecostomus and Ancistrus. The flat wafers sink quickly to the bottom and remain firm there long enough for bottom-dwelling fish to eat them at their leisure.

Hikari Algae Wafers contain a high proportion of plant-based ingredients, including spirulina and chlorella. The composition is tailored to fish that naturally consume a lot of plant material and algae.

Specially for algae-eating bottom dwellers

Algae eaters spend a large part of their time on or near the bottom, among wood, rocks, and other decorations. Floating food is therefore not always the most practical form of food for these fish.

Hikari Algae Wafers are sinking and quickly reach the bottom. This allows the food to be targeted and offered in the areas where the fish are located.

The wafers are particularly suitable for Plecostomus, Ancistrus, and other herbivorous or algae-eating bottom fish. Certain other tropical fish that consume plant-based food can also eat the wafers.

With spirulina and chlorella

An important part of the recipe is the use of various plant-based ingredients. Hikari uses spirulina, chlorella, dried seaweed, and alfalfa, among others.

Spirulina is widely used in high-quality fish food because of the combination of nutrients and natural pigments. Chlorella is also a nutrient-rich algae that fits well in food specially developed for algae-eating fish.

The combination ensures that the wafers are not simply a standard fish food in tablet form, but are actually tailored to the nutritional needs of algae eaters.

Wafers retain their shape well

Bottom dwellers do not always eat a whole wafer at once. Especially smaller Ancistrus or other small algae eaters can rasp on the same wafer for a long time.

Therefore, it is important that the food does not immediately fall apart as soon as it reaches the bottom.

Hikari Algae Wafers are developed to retain their shape well in the water. This allows the fish to eat them for a longer period without the wafer immediately falling apart into small food particles.

This is also practical in aquariums where the algae eaters become active mainly in the evening or at night.

Also suitable for nocturnal fish

Many Plecos and other catfish are active mainly when the aquarium lighting is dimmed or switched off. This can result in other fish consuming most of the food during the day before the bottom dwellers have had enough to eat.

Algae Wafers can be placed specifically in the aquarium when the lights go out. Because the wafers sink and retain their structure, nocturnal bottom dwellers can then find and consume the food at their own pace.

Nutritional analysis

Despite its strong plant-based character, Hikari Algae Wafers contain enough protein and other nutrients to be used as daily food for suitable algae-eating fish.

The guaranteed analysis is:

Crude protein: minimum 33%
Crude fat: minimum 4%
Crude fiber: maximum 3%
Moisture: maximum 10%
Crude ash: maximum 17%
Phosphorus: minimum 0.8%

In addition to plant-based ingredients, the recipe also contains vitamins and minerals for a well-balanced nutritional profile.

Algae eaters also need targeted food

An aquarium with visible algae growth does not automatically mean that algae-eating fish receive enough food. The amount and nutritional value of the algae present can vary greatly.

It is therefore advisable to specifically supplement the diet of Plecos, Ancistrus, and similar fish.

Hikari Algae Wafers make it easy to check how much food is available for the bottom dwellers. For species that also need wood, vegetables, or other food sources, the wafers can form part of a varied feeding schedule.

How do you feed Hikari Algae Wafers?

Give a daily amount that the fish can completely eat within a few hours. Because the wafers are intended for fish that can eat slowly, they do not need to disappear within a few minutes like many other aquarium foods.

For nocturnal fish, the food is best given just before or after switching off the aquarium lighting.

Regularly check that no old food remains. If there is still a lot of food available the next day, the amount can be reduced at the next feeding.

Important points

• Sinking food from Hikari
• Contents: 250 grams
• Developed for algae-eating bottom dwellers
• Ideal for Plecostomus and Ancistrus
• Suitable for various herbivorous bottom fish
• Quickly sinking wafers
• Retains its shape well in the water
• Suitable for fish that rasp slowly on their food
• Practical for nocturnal bottom fish
• Contains spirulina
• Contains chlorella
• Contains dried seaweed
• Contains alfalfa
• High proportion of plant-based ingredients
• Crude protein: minimum 33%
• Crude fat: minimum 4%
• Crude fiber: maximum 3%
• Moisture: maximum 10%
• Crude ash: maximum 17%
• Phosphorus: minimum 0.8%
• Suitable as daily food for algae-eating fish
• Can be fed just before or after switching off the aquarium lighting