Discus Food Bio-Gold 1kg - Hikari

The Discusfood Bio-Gold 1kg - Hikari is a complete daily food specially developed for discus fish and their unique way of eating. The small pellets sink slowly, absorb water quickly, and develop a soft, spongy texture. At the same time, they retain their shape, allowing them to suit the typical feeding behavior of discus fish.

The composition contains no less than 50% crude protein and high-quality ingredients such as krill, fish meal, silkworm pupae, and squid meal. This makes the food also suitable for other tropical fish with a higher protein requirement, including moonfish, Apistogramma, and various dwarf cichlids.

Specially developed for discus fish

Discus fish can be picky eaters and have a distinctive way of taking in food. They regularly take food into their mouths, then spit it out and take it in again.

Hikari has specifically tailored the structure of Discus Bio-Gold to this. As soon as the pellet comes into contact with water, it quickly absorbs moisture and becomes soft and spongy. Despite this softer structure, the pellet does not easily fall apart.

This ensures that the fish can take in the food multiple times without it immediately breaking down into small pieces.

Slow-sinking pellets of 1.5-2 mm

The pellets are approximately 1.5 to 2.0 mm in size and sink slowly through the aquarium. This gives discus fish enough time to take in the food from the water column.

The small pellet size also makes the food suitable for smaller discus fish and various other smaller tropical fish.

For very young discus, the food can be briefly soaked beforehand if necessary. The pellet then absorbs water and becomes softer and flatter, making it easier for even smaller fish to take in.

High protein content of 50%

Discus Bio-Gold is formulated with the relatively high protein requirement of discus fish in mind. The food contains at least 50% crude protein and 12% crude fat.

The recipe contains various animal-based nutritional sources, including krill meal, whole ground silkworm pupae, fish meal, and squid meal. In addition, spirulina, seaweed, brewer's yeast, and various vitamins and minerals have also been added.

The guaranteed analysis is:

Crude protein: minimum 50%
Crude fat: minimum 12%
Crude fiber: maximum 3%
Moisture: maximum 10%
Crude ash: maximum 15%
Phosphorus: minimum 0.8%

Due to this concentrated composition, Discus Bio-Gold can be used as a daily basic food.

With krill and silkworm pupae

Hikari uses krill and silkworm pupae not only for their nutritional value, but also to make the food attractive to picky eaters.

This is especially important with discus fish. The species is known for sometimes being less accepting of new or unfamiliar food.

The combination of natural ingredients and the soft structure of the pellet is therefore aimed at ensuring good food acceptance without the need for live food.

Supports natural colors

Discus Bio-Gold contains various carotenoids, including astaxanthin, to support the natural pigmentation of the fish.

The formula is specifically developed to support the vibrant natural colors of discus fish without negatively affecting their characteristic blue color tones.

This makes the food appealing for the many different color varieties in which discus fish are kept.

Also suitable for other tropical fish

Although Discus Bio-Gold was primarily developed for discus fish, Hikari also recommends the food for various other tropical aquarium fish that benefit from a high-protein diet.

The food can be used for moonfish, Apistogramma, dwarf cichlids, and other smaller tropical fish with similar nutritional requirements.

For fish species with a strongly plant-based diet, a specialized food is generally a better choice.

Feeding Hikari Discus Bio-Gold

Hikari recommends giving several small portions spread throughout the day rather than just one or two large feedings.

Give only as much as the fish actually eat per feeding. With discus fish, it can help to temporarily reduce the flow in the aquarium during feeding. This allows the slow-sinking pellets to be taken in more easily before they are dispersed by the flow.

Remove any uneaten food to prevent unnecessary stress on the water quality.

Large 1 kg package

This version contains 1 kilogram of Hikari Discus Bio-Gold and is therefore especially suitable for larger discus schools, multiple aquariums, or intensive use.

Store the food in a cool, dry place after opening and seal the packaging tightly. This protects the food from moisture and helps preserve the pellets and nutrients as best as possible.