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Sera

Discus Granulate Nature 4.2 kg - Sera

€91,50

Sera

Discus Color Nature 4.2 kg - Sera

€99,50

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Cichlids Sticks Nature 2kg - Sera

€67,50

Hikari

Cichlid Gold medium 342g sinking - Hikari

€15,50

The Cichlid Gold Medium 342g Sinking - Hikari is a complete daily food for carnivorous cichlids, especially for fish that prefer to take in their food in the middle or lower part of the aquarium. The Medium pellets sink and are approximately 5 to 5.5 mm in size.

Hikari Cichlid Gold was developed for cichlids that need a relatively high-protein diet. In addition, the formula contains a high content of carotenoids to support the natural colors of the fish.

Sinking Medium Pellets

This version of Cichlid Gold is sinking. This makes the food suitable for cichlids that do not like to eat at the water surface or that mainly stay in the lower water layers.

The sinking nature can also be practical in an aquarium with multiple cichlids. The food goes further down in the water column, so that not only the most dominant surface eaters have access to the food.

The Medium pellets are approximately 5 to 5.5 mm in size and are therefore mainly intended for medium to large cichlids that can easily take in this size.

For smaller fish, Hikari Cichlid Gold Sinking is also available in a smaller Mini pellet.

For Carnivorous Cichlids

Hikari specifically targets carnivorous cichlids and other cichlids for which a higher protein content is desired with Cichlid Gold.

The basis of the recipe consists of fish meal, among other things. In addition, the food contains various grains and plant-based ingredients, brewer's yeast, spirulina, fish oil, garlic, vitamins and minerals.

Due to this balanced composition, Cichlid Gold can be used as a daily main food for suitable cichlid species.

For strongly herbivorous cichlids, a more plant-based food, such as a spirulina- or wheat germ-rich cichlid food developed for that purpose, is generally a better choice.

High Protein Content

Carnivorous cichlids need enough high-quality proteins. Hikari Cichlid Gold therefore contains at least 40% crude protein.

The guaranteed analysis consists of:

Crude protein: minimum 40%
Crude fat: minimum 4%
Crude fiber: maximum 4%
Moisture: maximum 10%
Crude ash: maximum 15%
Phosphorus: minimum 1%

The combination of proteins, fats, vitamins and minerals makes the food suitable for regular use as part of the daily care of carnivorous cichlids.

Supports Natural Colors

Many cichlids are appreciated for their intense yellow, red, orange, blue and other natural color shades. Hikari has therefore formulated Cichlid Gold with a high content of color-supporting carotenoids.

The recipe contains spirulina and astaxanthin, among other things. These ingredients help support the natural pigmentation of the fish.

The final color of a cichlid is, of course, also determined by genetics, age, living conditions, lighting, water quality and general condition.

With Stabilized Vitamin C

Hikari Cichlid Gold contains several added vitamins, including stabilized vitamin C. This form of vitamin C remains more available within the food and together with the other vitamins and minerals forms an important part of the complete nutritional composition.

Vitamins A, D3 and E are also part of the formula.

Feeding Hikari Cichlid Gold

Hikari recommends feeding Cichlid Gold two to three times a day. Give only as much as the fish can completely eat within a few minutes per feeding.

Because the pellets sink, it is important to check where the food ends up during feeding. Prevent large quantities from disappearing between rocks, wood or other decorations without being eaten.

Remove leftover food to limit unnecessary stress on the water quality.

Medium 342 grams

This version contains 342 grams of Hikari Cichlid Gold and has the sinking Medium pellet of approximately 5 to 5.5 mm.

This makes this variant especially interesting for medium-sized and larger carnivorous cichlids that prefer to take in their food lower in the water column.

Store the packaging dry and cool after opening and close it tightly to protect the food from moisture.

Important points

Complete daily food from Hikari
Contents: 342 grams
Specially for carnivorous cichlids
Sinking version
Pellet size: Medium
Pellet size: approximately 5-5.5 mm
Suitable for fish that eat lower in the aquarium
High protein content
Contains fish meal as an important protein source
With spirulina
With astaxanthin
High content of color-supporting carotenoids
Supports the natural colors
With stabilized vitamin C
Crude protein: minimum 40%
Crude fat: minimum 4%
Crude fiber: maximum 4%
Moisture: maximum 10%
Crude ash: maximum 15%
Phosphorus: minimum 1%
Feed two to three times a day
Suitable as a daily basic food for suitable carnivorous cichlids

Hikari

Cichlid Gold mini 342g sinking - Hikari

€15,50

The Cichlid Gold Mini 342g Sinking - Hikari is a complete daily food for smaller carnivorous cichlids and fish that more easily take in a compact, sinking pellet. This Mini version combines a small pellet size with a high-protein composition and color-supporting ingredients.

Because the pellets sink, the food becomes available in the middle and lower water layers. This is ideal for cichlids that do not exclusively take in their food at the water surface.

Small sinking pellets

The main difference with Cichlid Gold Medium is the smaller pellet size. The Mini pellets are approximately 3.2 to 3.7 mm in size, making them suitable for smaller cichlids and young specimens that may still find it difficult to take in a Medium pellet.

The pellets sink after being fed in the aquarium. This allows the fish to take in the food while it is sinking or lower in the aquarium.

The smaller size also makes it easier to distribute the daily amount among multiple fish.

Developed for carnivorous cichlids

Hikari Cichlid Gold was developed as daily food for carnivorous cichlids. The composition contains a relatively high proportion of protein and is tailored to fish that need a nutritious, high-protein basic diet.

Fish meal forms an important protein source. In addition, the recipe contains spirulina, brewer's yeast, fish oil, garlic, and various vitamins and minerals.

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

With spirulina and astaxanthin

Cichlid Gold is not only focused on daily food, but also on the natural color development of the fish.

The recipe contains, among others, spirulina and astaxanthin. These ingredients provide carotenoids that support the natural pigmentation of colorful cichlids.

This is especially interesting for species and color variants with striking red, orange, and yellow pigments. The final color of a fish also remains dependent on factors such as genetics, age, water quality, and living conditions.

Nutritional analysis

Hikari Cichlid Gold Mini contains at least 40% crude protein and thus provides a concentrated daily food.

The guaranteed analysis consists of:

Crude protein: at least 40%
Crude fat: at least 4%
Crude fiber: maximum 4%
Moisture: maximum 10%
Crude ash: maximum 15%
Phosphorus: at least 1%

In addition, the food contains various added vitamins and minerals, including stabilized vitamin C.

Shape-retaining in the aquarium

The pellets were developed to retain their structure well during feeding. They do not immediately fall apart as soon as they come into contact with the aquarium water.

This is important for sinking food. This gives the fish enough opportunity to take in the pellets while they are sinking or from the bottom without the food immediately falling apart into small pieces.

Nevertheless, do not feed more than necessary. Leftover pellets can eventually burden the water quality.

Choose Mini or Medium?

Within the sinking Cichlid Gold series, various pellet sizes are available. Which size fits best depends mainly on the size and mouth size of the fish.

The Mini version is suitable for smaller cichlids and young fish with its compact pellets. For larger specimens, the Medium version may be more practical.

If in doubt, preferably choose a pellet that the fish can easily take in at once. This makes feeding easier and limits unnecessary spilling.

Feeding advice

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

Because the pellets sink, it is wise to check where they end up during feeding. Especially in aquariums with many stones, caves, and other decorations, uneaten pellets can disappear from view.

By feeding smaller portions, you can better check if all fish get enough food and prevent unnecessary food leftovers.

Important points

Complete food from Hikari
Contents: 342 grams
Version: Mini
Specially for smaller carnivorous cichlids
Also practical for young cichlids
Sinking pellets
Pellet size: approximately 3.2-3.7 mm
Suitable for fish that eat in the middle and lower water layers
With spirulina
With astaxanthin
Supports natural color development
Contains fish meal as an important protein source
Contains fish oil
With stabilized vitamin C
Crude protein: at least 40%
Crude fat: at least 4%
Crude fiber: maximum 4%
Moisture: maximum 10%
Crude ash: maximum 15%
Phosphorus: at least 1%
Suitable as daily basic food for suitable carnivorous cichlids
Feed two to three small portions per day

Hikari

Cichlid Gold large 250g - Hikari

€14,20

The Cichlid Gold Large 250g - Hikari is a complete daily main food for large carnivorous cichlids and other large tropical fish with similar nutritional needs. This Large version consists of large, floating pellets that can be easily consumed by larger fish.

Cichlid Gold was developed with a high protein content and contains several ingredients that support natural color development. This allows the food to combine daily nutrition with support for condition and pigmentation.

Large floating pellets

This version of Hikari Cichlid Gold has a Large pellet of approximately 7.0 to 8.0 mm. The size is intended for larger cichlids that can consume small pellets less efficiently.

The pellets float on the water surface. This makes it easy to see which fish are eating and how much food is actually being consumed during every feeding. In addition, excess pellets are easier to identify before they disappear among the decorations.

The Large size is especially interesting for adult cichlids with a larger mouth. For smaller specimens, other pellet sizes within the Cichlid Gold series are available.

For carnivorous cichlids

Hikari Cichlid Gold was developed for carnivorous cichlids that need a nutritious diet with a relatively high protein content.

The recipe contains fish meal as an important protein source and is supplemented with, among others, plant-based ingredients, brewer's yeast, fish oil, spirulina, garlic, vitamins, and minerals.

This allows the food to be used as a complete daily basic food for suitable cichlid species.

However, not every cichlid has the same nutritional needs. For strongly herbivorous species that naturally consume mainly plant-based material, a specific plant-based cichlid food is a better choice.

40% crude protein

The Large version of Cichlid Gold contains at least 40% crude protein. Proteins provide important building blocks and are an important part of the daily diet of carnivorous cichlids.

The guaranteed analysis consists of:

Crude protein: minimum 40%
Crude fat: minimum 4%
Crude fiber: maximum 4%
Moisture: maximum 10%
Crude ash: maximum 15%
Phosphorus: minimum 1%

In addition, the food contains several added vitamins and minerals, including stabilized vitamin C.

With spirulina and astaxanthin

Many cichlids are kept because of their striking colors. Hikari has therefore formulated Cichlid Gold with a high content of color-supporting carotenoids.

The formula contains, among others, spirulina and astaxanthin. These ingredients support the natural pigmentation of the fish and help their existing colors come out well.

This is especially interesting for cichlids with striking red, orange, and yellow color patterns.

The final color of a fish is also influenced by, among others, genetics, age, water quality, lighting, living environment, and general condition.

Shape-retaining in the water

The pellets were developed to retain their structure well during feeding. This prevents them from immediately falling apart as soon as they enter the aquarium.

This helps to limit the spread of small food particles. In addition, the fish get enough opportunity to consume the pellets at the surface.

The floating nature makes dosing easy: if several pellets remain after a feeding, less can be given at the next feeding.

Feeding advice

Feed Hikari Cichlid Gold two to three times a day and give only as much as the fish can completely eat within a few minutes at a time.

In an aquarium with several large cichlids, it may be wise to distribute the food over several places on the water surface. This gives less dominant fish the opportunity to get food as well.

Avoid chronic overfeeding. Uneaten food can eventually fall apart and unnecessarily burden the water quality.

Large or a smaller size?

When choosing Cichlid Gold, the mouth size of the fish is important. This Large version of approximately 7-8 mm is especially suitable for large cichlids that can easily consume such pellets in one go.

For smaller cichlids, Mini and Medium sizes are more practical. The right pellet size makes it easier for the fish to eat and helps limit waste.

This package contains 250 grams of Hikari Cichlid Gold Large. Store the food dry and cool after opening and seal the package tightly.

Important points

Complete daily food from Hikari
Contents: 250 grams
Pellet size: Large
Pellet size: approximately 7-8 mm
For large carnivorous cichlids
Floating pellets
Easy to monitor during feeding
Contains fish meal as an important protein source
With spirulina
With astaxanthin
Rich in color-supporting carotenoids
Supports natural color development
With stabilized vitamin C
Crude protein: minimum 40%
Crude fat: minimum 4%
Crude fiber: maximum 4%
Moisture: maximum 10%
Crude ash: maximum 15%
Phosphorus: minimum 1%
Suitable as daily basic food for suitable carnivorous cichlids
Feed two to three times a day

Hikari

Cichlid Gold Medium 250g - Hikari

€14,20

The Cichlid Gold Medium 250g - Hikari is a complete daily food for medium-sized carnivorous cichlids. This version consists of floating Medium pellets, so the food remains clearly visible on the water surface and the food intake is easy to monitor.

Hikari Cichlid Gold combines a high protein content with ingredients that support the natural colors of cichlids. The food contains fish meal, spirulina, astaxanthin, fish oil, vitamins and minerals, among others.

Medium floating pellets

This variant has a Medium pellet of approximately 5 to 5.5 mm. This size is suitable for medium-sized cichlids that quickly swallow smaller pellets, but for which the Large version is still too big.

The pellets remain floating. This is well suited to cichlids that actively eat at the water surface and has the advantage that you can see how much is actually consumed during every feeding.

If pellets are left over, the amount can easily be reduced at the next feeding.

For carnivorous cichlids

Cichlid Gold is developed for cichlids with a nutritional requirement in which animal proteins play an important role.

Fish meal forms an important protein source in the composition. In addition, the recipe contains plant-based ingredients, brewer's yeast, spirulina, fish oil and garlic, among others. Added vitamins and minerals make the food suitable as a complete daily basic food.

However, not every cichlid has the same nutritional requirement. For strongly herbivorous species that naturally consume mainly plant-based material, a specialized plant-based cichlid food is a better choice.

With spirulina and astaxanthin

Cichlids are known for their great variety of striking colors and patterns. Hikari has therefore provided Cichlid Gold with ingredients that support the natural pigmentation.

The composition contains spirulina and astaxanthin, among others. These provide color-supporting carotenoids and help the natural colors of the fish come out well.

Nutrition is one of several factors. Genetics, age, water quality, lighting and the general condition of the fish also influence the final color.

Nutritional analysis

Hikari Cichlid Gold Medium has a protein-rich composition that is tailored to carnivorous cichlids.

The guaranteed analysis is:

Crude protein: minimum 40%
Crude fat: minimum 4%
Crude fiber: maximum 4%
Moisture: maximum 10%
Crude ash: maximum 15%
Phosphorus: minimum 1%

In addition, the formula contains several added vitamins, including stabilized vitamin C.

Difference with the sinking Cichlid Gold Medium

Hikari Cichlid Gold Medium is available in both a floating and sinking version. It is therefore important not to confuse these two variants.

This Cichlid Gold Medium 250g is the floating version. The pellets stay on the surface and are especially suitable for cichlids that actively consume their food there.

The sinking version is more suitable when the fish mainly eat in the middle or bottom water layers.

Feeding advice

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

With multiple cichlids, it can help to distribute the pellets over a larger part of the water surface. This way, less dominant fish also get a chance to eat.

Avoid overfeeding. Although the pellets retain their structure well, uneaten food residues can eventually burden the water quality.

This package contains 250 grams of Hikari Cichlid Gold Medium. Store the food dry and cool and close the package tightly after use.

Important points

Complete daily food from Hikari
Contents: 250 grams
Pellet size: Medium
Pellet size: approximately 5-5.5 mm
For medium-sized carnivorous cichlids
Floating version
Suitable for fish that eat at the water surface
Contains fish meal as an important protein source
With spirulina
With astaxanthin
Supports natural color development
With stabilized vitamin C
Crude protein: minimum 40%
Crude fat: minimum 4%
Crude fiber: maximum 4%
Moisture: maximum 10%
Crude ash: maximum 15%
Phosphorus: minimum 1%
Suitable as a daily basic food
Feed two to three times a day
Do not confuse with the sinking Cichlid Gold Medium version

Hikari

Cichlid Gold mini 250g - Hikari

€14,20

The Cichlid Gold Mini 250g - Hikari is a complete daily staple food for smaller carnivorous cichlids. This variety consists of compact, floating pellets that smaller fish and juveniles can easily eat.

Hikari Cichlid Gold combines a high protein content with color-enhancing ingredients such as spirulina and astaxanthin. The food is formulated to support the daily condition, development, and natural pigmentation of suitable cichlids.

Small floating pellets

This Mini version has a pellet size of approximately 3.2 to 3.7 mm. This makes it suitable for smaller cichlids for which the Medium or Large Cichlid Gold pellets are too big.

The pellets are floating and remain available at the water surface during feeding. This makes it easy to observe which fish are eating and how much food is actually consumed.

This is also useful when portioning. If pellets are still floating on the surface after a few minutes, you can easily reduce the amount at the next feeding.

For smaller carnivorous cichlids

Cichlid Gold is primarily formulated for cichlids whose diet includes a significant proportion of animal protein. The formula contains fish meal as a key protein source, along with plant-based ingredients, brewer’s yeast, fish oil, spirulina, and garlic.

The food also contains a balanced blend of vitamins and minerals, making it suitable for use as a daily staple food.

The Mini pellet is especially practical for smaller species and young cichlids that can easily eat the compact pellets in one bite.

For highly herbivorous cichlid species, a food formulated more specifically for a plant-based diet is generally a better choice.

With spirulina and astaxanthin

Many cichlids have striking colors naturally. Good nutrition can help bring out their existing pigmentation.

That’s why Hikari Cichlid Gold contains various color-enhancing carotenoids, including astaxanthin. Spirulina is also part of the formula.

These ingredients support the natural red, orange, and yellow pigmentation of suitable fish. Their final coloration is also influenced by genetics, age, water quality, lighting, and overall condition.

Nutritional analysis

Cichlid Gold Mini has a high-protein formula suited to the dietary needs of carnivorous cichlids.

The guaranteed analysis is:

Crude protein: min. 40%
Crude fat: min. 4%
Crude fiber: max. 4%
Moisture: max. 10%
Crude ash: max. 15%
Phosphorus: min. 1%

The formula also contains added vitamins, including stabilized vitamin C, as well as various essential minerals.

Floating or sinking Cichlid Gold?

With Cichlid Gold, it is important to distinguish between the floating and sinking varieties.

This Cichlid Gold Mini 250g is the floating variety. It is therefore especially suitable for fish that actively come to the water surface to feed.

For cichlids that mainly feed in the middle or lower water column, sinking Cichlid Gold is an alternative. You can therefore choose between the two varieties based on the fish’s natural feeding behavior.

Feeding advice

Feed Hikari Cichlid Gold two to three times a day. At each feeding, give only as much as the fish can eat completely within a few minutes.

If you have several fish, you can distribute the food across different spots on the water surface. This prevents one dominant fish from intercepting all the pellets in one place.

If pellets are regularly left uneaten, reduce the amount. This limits waste and prevents uneaten food from unnecessarily affecting water quality.

After opening, store the package in a cool, dry place and seal it tightly.

Key points