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Hikari Usa Inc AHK21108 fish tropical Micropellets 1.58-Ounce

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Brand Hikari
Age Range (Description) All Life Stages
Item Form Pellet
Specific Uses For Product Fish Food
Special Ingredients Cuttlefish Meal

About this item

  • SUPERIOR NUTRITION has been scientifically proven by decades of research to meet the dietary needs of tetras, barbs and other small tropical fish.
  • PREMIUM SELECTION of marine and vegetable proteins is ideally suited for small tropical fish, which require larger energy reserves.
  • SEMI-FLOATING micro-pellets sink slowly to allow fish at all levels of the tank to receive the nutrition they need to thrive.
  • UNIQUE MICRO-COATING virtually eliminates nutrition loss and water clouding; a balance of krill and spirulina help fish achieve vivid coloration.
  • PRECISELY COLORED granules improve underwater visibility for maximum consumption with less wasted food.

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Ingredient quality
4.8 4.8
Flavor
4.6 4.6
Value for money
4.6 4.6

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flavor
Fish
Sword prawn
Shrimp
Vegetable
Seafood
target species
Fish
Fish
Small & Medium size tropical fish, neon tetra, neon cardinal, pencil fish, Gasteropelecidae, etc
Bottom feeder fish
fish, bottom feeder, algae eaters, pleco fish, pleco, herbivorous bottom feeder
Fish
form
Pellet
Flake
Pellet
Tablet
Wafer
Dry
weight
20 grams
20 grams
1.87 ounces
0.18 pounds
2.12 ounces
0.11 kilograms
breed recommendation
Small Breeds
All Breed Sizes
All Breed Sizes
All Breed Sizes
All Breed Sizes
All Breed Sizes
ingredients
Fish meal, wheat flour, flaked corn, gluten meal, brewer's dried yeast, krill meal, spirulina, sucrose esters of fatty acids, dehydrated alfalfa meal, dried seaweed meal, enzyme, garlic, astaxanthin, monosodium glutamate, DL-methionine, vitamins and minerals including stabilized vitamin C.
Fish meal, krill meal, wheat flour, flaked corn, brewers dried yeast, cuttlefish meal, wheat germ meal, spirulina, wheat gluten meal, fish oil, dried seaweed meal, hydrolyzed vegetable sucrose polyesters, clam extract, DL-methionine, garlic, lecithin, astaxanthin, minerals and vitamins including stabilized vitamin C.
Sword prawn, Jingou shrimp, Squid, Wheat germ, Spirulina, Ganoderma polysaccharides, Norwegian seaweed, corn, garlic, mineral substances, vitamins(A, D3, C, E, B1, B2, B6 &B12), β-carotene, folic acid, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid and EAA (methionine, lysine)
Sword prawn, Akiami paste shrimp, Squid, Spirulina, Ganoderma polysaccharides, Kelp, garlic, Sweet potato leaves, wheat, soybean, yeast, probiotics, mineral substances, vitamins(A, D3, C, E, B1, B2, B6 &B12), β-carotene, folic acid, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid and EAA (methionine, lysine)
Sword prawn, Sweet potato leaves, Mulberry leaves, Squid, Wheat germ, Spirulina, Ganoderma polysaccharides, Norwegian seaweed, corn, garlic, mineral substances, vitamins(A, D3, C, E, B1, B2, B6 &B12), β-carotene, folic acid, nicotinic acid, pantothenic acid and EAA (methionine, lysine)
Fish meal, wheat germ meal, soybean meal, wheat flour, whole crushed silkworm pupae, dried seaweed meal, dried bakery product, brewers dried yeast, fish oil, krill meal, spirulina, garlic, DL-methionine, astaxanthin, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilized vitamin C), inositol, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, disodium phosphate, ferro

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

Lake Malawi in Africa

Fish

Hikari Lab

Research

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 and ultimately a life span which exceeds that they would expect in their natural habitat.

Species Specific

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!

Tetra

TETRAS LOVE MICRO PELLETS

Most Tetras will readily take most smaller foods used in the hobby. Care should be taken to ensure that the food of choice is not too large for them to properly eat and digest. They tend to nibble at their food, leaching of the nutrients is also an issue. For this reason choosing a product like Micro Pellets, which is a small , rapidly softening pellet when put in water and micro-coated to lock in the necessary nutrition. Feed them more often, smaller amounts of food, use an amount they will completely consume within about 30 seconds. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and the water quality issues that can result. Try Ultimate for outstanding water quality!

In their natural habitat, neon tetras are omnivores, eating both meat and vegetables/plant matter. Fortunately for aquarium keepers, they enjoy eating all different types of food including pellets, frozen, freeze dried, flake and live. As always, a high quality, formulated diet should be the basis of their daily nutrition.

Angelfish

ANGELFISH LOVE MICRO PELLETS

Angelfish prefer to feed at the surface or mid-water, however, in nature they often forage along the bottom looking for worms and small crustaceans. They will thrive on Micro Pellets or Vibra Bites as their base diet. Frozen and live foods can be fed as treats or to help induce spawning. Feed only what they can consume in about 2 minutes twice a day. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and the water quality issues that can result. Try Ultimate for outstanding water quality!

Angelfish are omnivores, but in the wild small live prey can make up a large portion of their diet. They are known to feast on insects, larvae, crustaceans, rotifers and even fry. They require a diet high in protein, fiber and typically do not eat lots of plant material or algae. Mated pairs, that you are planning to breed, must be fed up to 4 times a day. Adding some vegetable materials to their daily food mix will ensure they get the fiber they need.

Livebearers

LIVEBEARERS LOVE MICRO PELLETS

Livebearers are omnivores and need both vegetable matter and meat based foods. They will enjoy Micro Pellets. Frozen, freeze dried and live foods can also be fed as treats or to help induce spawning and improve growth. Feed twice a day the amount they will completely consume within about 2 minutes. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and the water quality issues that can result. Try Ultimate for outstanding water quality!

Almost all livebearers are top feeders and will readily take most formulated, frozen, freeze dried and live foods. Be sure their daily food offering has some vegetable content too. Livebearer fry are about 7 to 10 mm in length when born. They can be some of the easiest species to raise as they great foragers and can usually find additional food sources in the aquarium between feedings to keep them happy. As they grow, they can add constant movement and excellent coloration to your aquarium setting and offer lots of new babies regularly to enjoy.

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Micro Wafers were scientifically developed to offer a nutrient package that offers ready acceptance while saving you money if you are a flake food user now. Developed for use with all types of tropical fish from larger neon tetras to the largest angels.

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Small pellets designed specifically for smaller-mouth fishes, providing them superior nutrition with excellent digestibility. The micro-coating maintains nutrient integrity while the nutrition packed pellets offer outstanding value compared to flakes.

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Product details

  • Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
  • Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 22.83 x 7.17 x 5.31 inches; 0.71 ounces
  • Item model number ‏ : ‎ 42055211086
  • Department ‏ : ‎ Unisex-Adult
  • Date First Available ‏ : ‎ October 2, 2001
  • Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Hikerman 99020262
  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0010P8FWO
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,746 ratings

Important information

Ingredients

Fish meal, wheat flour, flaked corn, gluten meal, brewer's dried yeast, krill meal, spirulina, sucrose esters of fatty acids, dehydrated alfalfa meal, dried seaweed meal, enzyme, garlic, astaxanthin, monosodium glutamate, DL-methionine, vitamins and minerals including stabilized vitamin C.

Directions

Use as directed

Customer reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars
4.8 out of 5
1,746 global ratings

Customers say

Customers like the nutrition, size, sink speed, quality and water resistance of the fish food. They mention that it's ideal for their fish, the pellet size is perfect for them and that it floats for a while and then sinks. They also appreciate the fact that it keeps the water clean and that the gravel cleans nicely.

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52 customers mention52 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the nutrition of the fish food. They say that it is ideal for their fish, and they are happy and healthy. The food is small and easy to eat, and it gives the fish a better chance of eating everything at their own pace. It is also a good feed for fry and bottom dwelling fish. Some customers say that the fish find it delicious and that it makes their tanks well-balanced.

"This fish food is ideal for my fish." Read more

"...of my 5 Harlequin Rasbora's are not only deeper but their entire body now shimmers...." Read more

"Best fish food period. My fish LOVE this fish food. It's well made and definitely keeps my fish healthy and colorful...." Read more

"...I have FOUR super healthy, well balanced tanks with happy, colorful, big and healthy fish that have never gotten sick, they key is feeding them well..." Read more

48 customers mention37 positive11 negative

Customers like the size of the pet supplies. They say that it is small enough for the little fish in their aquarium, but large enough for medium-sized fish. The pellets are uniform in size and feed reliably each time. The package is very small.

"...Does float for a small amount of time, very small pieces so my smaller fish can eat it as well...." Read more

"...I first bought this at my local fish supply store that it was great for the small fish, especially my many guppy, molly fry and young'uns, because it..." Read more

"...They're small enough for tetras/ guppies, but large enough for my medium-ish fish (gouramis and bala sharks)...." Read more

"...Right now this food is too big for them...." Read more

41 customers mention32 positive9 negative

Customers like the sink speed of the pet supplies. They say the tiny pellets float for a while and then sink. They like that the product is a slow-sinking product, as it allows the fish in the tank to eat it without having to swim too far. Some customers also mention that the pellets stay on top of the water for ages, giving the guppies plenty of time to snatch it up.

"My smaller fish are loving this food. Does float for a small amount of time, very small pieces so my smaller fish can eat it as well...." Read more

"...I love how it semi floats, bright colored, and does not just disintegrate immediately to clog up your filters or like big flakes that start..." Read more

"I do like the fact that it's a slow sinking product: "everybody" in the mixed freshwater tank gets a shot at feeding, or pecking off the underside..." Read more

"...These float for a while and then sink. Be aware they really are super-duper tiny. Finer than sand, even. But the fish just went nuts...." Read more

31 customers mention31 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the quality of the pet supplies. For example, they say it's a great product, made with high-quality ingredients, and keeps their fish healthy and colorful. Some say the size is convenient and makes it a good purchase for aquarists. Overall, customers are happy with the product and recommend it to others.

"...My 24 Rummy Nose Tetra's are so unbelievably brilliant their pearlized shimmering silver and glowing red nose just steals the show from the 5 Manila..." Read more

"Best fish food period. My fish LOVE this fish food. It's well made and definitely keeps my fish healthy and colorful...." Read more

"...I believe it would also work very well in an automatic feeder, save that you could accidentally put in too much.The only fish food I use...." Read more

"...wish they were more affordable but I understand they are made with high quality ingredients. I'll definitely be getting a larger bag of these." Read more

16 customers mention16 positive0 negative

Customers like the water resistance of the pet supplies. They say it keeps the water clean, doesn't muddy the water, and cleans nicely. The clean up is so much better than the flake versions, and there is much less tank mess than when using flake food. It also improves water quality over the use of flake feed.

"...It doesn't muddy the water, they finish it all up, and my gravel cleans nicely during cleaning times...." Read more

"...and our breeding Guppies & other livebearers love it. It GREATLY improves water quality over the use of flake food as well...." Read more

"...Water doesn't get cloudy with the food and the time to sink is in my opinion pretty good for the tetra's to grab before the pellets hit the bottom..." Read more

"...They pick up what makes it to the bottom. It doesn't cloud the water, and it isn't Tetra...." Read more

12 customers mention12 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the color of the fish food. They mention that their fish have great coloration, and they can easily spot them on the floor of the aquarium. They also like that the product does not use artificial colors or preservatives, like Tetra.

"I noticed a huge difference in my fishes coloring in the 2nd week of using Hikari's micropellets...." Read more

"...I love how it semi floats, bright colored, and does not just disintegrate immediately to clog up your filters or like big flakes that start..." Read more

"...I have FOUR super healthy, well balanced tanks with happy, colorful, big and healthy fish that have never gotten sick, they key is feeding them well..." Read more

"...to keep the fish eating a somewhat varied diet and has helped the fish develop vibrant color (the Zebras especially look incredible)." Read more

11 customers mention8 positive3 negative

Customers like the value of the pet supplies. They say it's a great fish food at a reasonable price.

"This bag is most definitely full and a great price. HOWEVER, ...... THERE ARE over a million tiny tiny pellets...." Read more

"It doesn’t cost much and it ships fast didn’t take long to receive it" Read more

"Great price" Read more

"...in general seems to be well liked by most fish, but it's ridiculously expensive locally, and not much better on Amazon for the small packets...." Read more

8 customers mention8 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the versatility of the fish food. They mention that it is perfect for neon tetras, emerald rasboras, and nano fish. Some say that it's great for taters and other small schooling fish.

"...This food is perfect for my nano fish. It is easily crushed if you need it smaller. Will buy more when needed." Read more

"The best for Nano fish !! Perfect for Betta - no bloating and slow sinking !" Read more

"great for out tetras & other small schooling fish!" Read more

"Great for neon tetras!..." Read more

My Local Fish Store recommended this food to me
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My Local Fish Store recommended this food to me
My Local Fish Store recommended this food to me. It definitely helps make the fish colors POP. It floats and sinks as well, so everyone gets a bite. I've been feeding this to my fish for 2 years. Every fish I get from my LFS always gets much brighter after they've been eating this great food for a few days.
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