{"product_id":"micro-pellets-1kg-hikari","title":"Micro Pellets 1kg - Hikari","description":"\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"1258\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"939\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eMicro Pellets 1kg - Hikari\u003c\/strong\u003e have been specially developed as a complete daily food for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003esmall tropical aquarium fish\u003c\/strong\u003e. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1554\"\u003eHikari Micro Pellets are \u003cstrong data-start=\"1286\" data-end=\"1306\"\u003eslow-sinking\u003c\/strong\u003e, 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1556\" data-end=\"1726\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"1574\" data-end=\"1582\"\u003e1 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e package is a practical large size for larger fish populations, multiple aquariums, or when Micro Pellets are used daily as the main food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1biequk\" data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1775\"\u003eSmall pellets for small tropical fish\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1777\" data-end=\"1952\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1954\" data-end=\"2135\"\u003eHikari Micro Pellets therefore have a very compact size of approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"2027\" data-end=\"2045\"\u003e1.5 to 2.0 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e. This allows small tropical aquarium fish to easily take the pellets in their mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2137\" data-end=\"2347\"\u003eThe food is suitable for many small \u003cstrong data-start=\"2188\" data-end=\"2244\"\u003etetras, barbels, rasboras, and livebearers\u003c\/strong\u003e, among others. Other tropical aquarium fish with a small mouth size can also be fed Micro Pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"lykkb2\" data-start=\"2349\" data-end=\"2377\"\u003eSlow-sinking fish food\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2379\" data-end=\"2585\"\u003eMicro 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2587\" data-end=\"2810\"\u003eImmediately 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2812\" data-end=\"2932\"\u003eThis property makes Micro Pellets particularly suitable for tropical community aquariums with multiple small fish species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"13k2jl2\" data-start=\"2934\" data-end=\"2960\"\u003eWith krill and spirulina\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2962\" data-end=\"3171\"\u003eHikari uses a combination of high-quality animal and plant-based ingredients in Micro Pellets. The recipe contains \u003cstrong data-start=\"3099\" data-end=\"3170\"\u003efish meal, krill meal, squid meal, spirulina, wheat germ, and brewer's yeast\u003c\/strong\u003e, among others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3173\" data-end=\"3302\"\u003eKrill and other animal ingredients provide important nutrients and make the food attractive to tropical fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3304\" data-end=\"3509\"\u003eSpirulina 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"j3slq6\" data-start=\"3511\" data-end=\"3549\"\u003eSupports natural colors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3551\" data-end=\"3676\"\u003eIn colorful tropical aquarium fish, nutrition plays an important role in how the natural pigmentation is expressed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3678\" data-end=\"3879\"\u003eHikari 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3881\" data-end=\"4051\"\u003eThis makes Micro Pellets an interesting daily food for colorful community fish such as tetras, rasboras, barbels, and various livebearer species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"75vs9l\" data-start=\"4053\" data-end=\"4074\"\u003eHigh protein content\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4076\" data-end=\"4226\"\u003eSmall tropical fish are often active and need concentrated nutrition. Hikari Micro Pellets therefore contain a high proportion of protein.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4228\" data-end=\"4265\"\u003eThe guaranteed analysis consists of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4437\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"pddwxw\" data-start=\"4267\" data-end=\"4296\"\u003eCrude protein: minimum \u003cstrong data-start=\"4289\" data-end=\"4296\"\u003e43%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"293t9x\" data-start=\"4297\" data-end=\"4323\"\u003eCrude fat: minimum \u003cstrong data-start=\"4317\" data-end=\"4323\"\u003e7%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1ojxj9p\" data-start=\"4324\" data-end=\"4355\"\u003eCrude fiber: maximum \u003cstrong data-start=\"4349\" data-end=\"4355\"\u003e7%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"16h997w\" data-start=\"4356\" data-end=\"4381\"\u003eMoisture: maximum \u003cstrong data-start=\"4374\" data-end=\"4381\"\u003e10%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1qu1ruy\" data-start=\"4382\" data-end=\"4409\"\u003eCrude ash: maximum \u003cstrong data-start=\"4402\" data-end=\"4409\"\u003e17%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"fmnnug\" data-start=\"4410\" data-end=\"4437\"\u003ePhosphorus: minimum \u003cstrong data-start=\"4429\" data-end=\"4437\"\u003e1.1%\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4439\" data-end=\"4574\"\u003eDue to this composition, Micro Pellets can be used as a complete daily basic food for suitable tropical aquarium fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"uct1y2\" data-start=\"4576\" data-end=\"4613\"\u003eFor tropical community aquariums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4615\" data-end=\"4774\"\u003eAn important advantage of Micro Pellets is their wide applicability. In many community aquariums, various small tropical fish species swim together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4776\" data-end=\"4944\"\u003eInstead of using separate food for each small fish species, Micro Pellets can be used as a basic food for many omnivorous tropical community fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"4946\" data-end=\"4990\"\u003eFor example, think of various species:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"4992\" data-end=\"5087\"\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"19oqyqy\" data-start=\"4992\" data-end=\"5001\"\u003eTetras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1d6rcbm\" data-start=\"5002\" data-end=\"5013\"\u003eRasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"127nyc9\" data-start=\"5014\" data-end=\"5024\"\u003eBarbels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1xrbea9\" data-start=\"5025\" data-end=\"5033\"\u003eGuppies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w8qhn0\" data-start=\"5034\" data-end=\"5043\"\u003ePlaties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3ziopv\" data-start=\"5044\" data-end=\"5087\"\u003eOther small tropical community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5089\" data-end=\"5314\"\u003eOf 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1ov8rjx\" data-start=\"5316\" data-end=\"5358\"\u003eGood intake due to the compact size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5360\" data-end=\"5473\"\u003eThe combination of the small size and slow sinking helps to distribute the food well over the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5475\" data-end=\"5701\"\u003eWhen 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5703\" data-end=\"5854\"\u003eThis is especially useful with schools of small fish, where dominant individuals might otherwise intercept a large portion of the food at the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1vu1dlm\" data-start=\"5856\" data-end=\"5895\"\u003eMaintains its structure in the water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"5897\" data-end=\"6073\"\u003eHikari 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6075\" data-end=\"6198\"\u003eThis helps to limit small food particles in the aquarium and gives the fish sufficient time to eat the pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6200\" data-end=\"6389\"\u003eGood 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"a262cn\" data-start=\"6391\" data-end=\"6428\"\u003eHow do you feed Hikari Micro Pellets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6430\" data-end=\"6540\"\u003eFeed a small amount several times a day that the fish can completely eat within a few minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6542\" data-end=\"6782\"\u003eWith 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6784\" data-end=\"6929\"\u003eObserve the fish during feeding. If pellets regularly remain on the bottom, reduce the amount at the next feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"7jzvdk\" data-start=\"6931\" data-end=\"6980\"\u003eDifference between Micro Pellets and Micro Wafers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"6982\" data-end=\"7157\"\u003eHikari 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7159\" data-end=\"7291\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7159\" data-end=\"7176\"\u003eMicro Pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e are clearly smaller at approximately 1.5 to 2 mm and are therefore particularly interesting for small tropical fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7293\" data-end=\"7401\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"7293\" data-end=\"7309\"\u003eMicro Wafers\u003c\/strong\u003e are larger and flatter and are intended primarily for small to medium-sized tropical fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7403\" data-end=\"7538\"\u003eIf you mainly have smaller tetras, rasboras, or similar fish species, then Micro Pellets are generally the more practical choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"10tyxo3\" data-start=\"7540\" data-end=\"7568\"\u003eLarge 1 kg package\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7570\" data-end=\"7628\"\u003eThis version contains \u003cstrong data-start=\"7592\" data-end=\"7627\"\u003e1 kilogram of Hikari Micro Pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7630\" data-end=\"7810\"\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"7812\" data-end=\"8020\"\u003eStore the food cool and dry and close the package tightly after every feeding. 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