Premium, Species Specific Aquatic Diets Offering Science-Based Results. Diets For Tropical Fish Products Information & Feeding Guide

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1 Premium, Species Specific Aquatic Diets Offering Science-Based Results Diets For Tropical Fish Products Information & Feeding Guide

2 For the discriminating hobbyist, the world s most recognized premium aquatic diets! TECHNOLOGY Utilizing our state-of-the-art facilities, some of which are shown here, Hikari utilizes modern technology to provide you products many have come to depend on. Also, our first hand experience breeding and raising fish, and the scientific data we can collect during this process, gives us a clear roadmap for future product improvements. Actual experience and physical practice instead of marketing schemes or unproven theory are why In 2007, our staff successfully bred polypterus bichir Hikari is the market leader in captive bichir for the first time anywhere premium aquatic diets. in the world! Hikari Aquatic Laboratory Our main laboratory with the most modern equipment and facilities. Hikari products are being tested and improved here, each and every day. Environmentally Controlled Aquatic Research Lab Feed Testing Area Maintained at 25 (77 ) or 15 (59 ) allowing us a stable environment for feeding testing throughout the year. One of Hikari s shipping facilities. Hikari products are stored on a 50 meter long, hi-tech moving pallet rack system. Fukusaki Factory In order to make our newest and most advance diet for fish, it is the clean and safe factory equipped with the newest equipment. Samples of all products are retained for three years after production. We can inspect and analyze them should any consumer issue arise. INVESTIGATION How can you produce a premium aquatic diet without knowing what the fish need to live a long and healthy life? We feel it s our duty to constantly investigate the natural ecology of fish to make the best for them. Our exploration to Irian Jaya, Lake Malawi in Africa, Guiana highland, the Indian ocean, the jungle of Southeast Asia and the Holy River Ayeyawady offer us many secrets to fish health, coloration and long life. Catching beautiful royal pleco by hand. February 1996, Venezuela Magnificent Acha Falls. In the background is Mt. Auyan Tepui, which is called Devil Mountain by the natives. February 1996, Guiana Highland CHALLENGE Our reputation is so strong and creative ability so diverse that Hikari was called upon by NASA to produce a special diet for Space Shuttle fish keeping experiments. We ve used this same creativity for all of the Hikari diets we ve brought to market; our disc type for plecostomus, Algae Wafers; our ultra-fine, nutrition packed for tropical fish, Micro Pellets; our revolutionary beneficial living micro-organisms rich diets; Saki-Hikari and Cichlid Bio-Gold+. Hikari s Tropical Fish Diets Choices For A Reason! The special diet developed and produced by Hikari for the Space Shuttle experiments Hikari s special diet An experiment underway aboard the space shuttle Hikari offers a wide variety of diets, each offering unique characteristics which enable it to be readily accepted by the specific fish it was developed for. This attention to detail allows you to be confident your choice will be quickly devoured by even the most finicky eaters. These diets are manufactured using an extruder (high pressure cylinder) through a mixing and heating process under high pressure. By controlling the pressure and temperature simultaneously, the desired pellet can be manufactured to our exacting specifications. Pellet Types Sponge Type Diets Disc Type Diets Hard Type Diets Hikari Tropical Hikari Reptile Sinking Carnivore Pellets Saki-HikariTurtle Food Sticks Turtle Sticks Discus Bio-Gold Hikari Marine Jumbo Carnisticks Marine-A Massivore Delite Marine-S Hikari Tropical Hikari Marine Algae Wafers Seaweed Extreme Sinking Wafers Micro Wafers Mini Algae Wafers Shrimp Cuisine Hikari Tropical Crab Cuisine Expanded pellets which when put in water rapidly absorb it and become sponge-like. This elastic consistency, not common in other s, helps make them desirable to fish who normally eat only live s because their texture is very similar to that of a live animal. The Space Shuttle taking off from Florida Thinly sliced wafers in shapes developed to conform to the normal eating habits of plecostomus, corydoras and other bottom feeding species. A formulation with very few air pockets inside, designed to maintain their shape and nutritional integrity for an extended period of time after being put in water. Suitable for crayfish and hermit crabs that eat slowly by tearing the into smaller bite-sized pieces. Granular Type A very small pellet made from pre-heated and powdered ingredients then formed into small balls by using proprietary binders. Hikari s Micro-Coating covers each granular pellet with a thin coating which locks in the nutritional components and eliminates leeching once in water. Soft, easy to eat and chocked full of nutrition, these pellets will not stain your aquarium water. An ideal choice for smaller tropical fish who typically eat flakes. Hikari Tropical Fancy Guppy Micro Pellets First Bites

3 Diets For Tropical Fish A Premium Daily Diet For Bettas, Developed After Considerable Research Into Their Nutritional Requirements & Feeding Habits easy to use, self-standing, This easy-measure package provides Easy-Feed Spout The world s 1st Micro-Coated Pellet Developed To Provide Superior Nutrition For Small-Mouthed Tropical Fish This semi- diet utilizes micro-coating technology to lock in its unique nutritional mess-free feeding while helping the user feed a precise number of pellets. A fantastic tool to teach children proper feeding skills. Bio-Technological advances allow us to help your betta develop natural, brilliant colors while reducing the chances of fading over time. A diet created specifically for Bettas providing an ideal nutrient mix which allows them to live a long and health-filled life in captivity. A uniquely blended of necessary vitamins and minterals that helps support immune system health while reducing the chances of internal fat-deposit buildup. semi-, sinks slowly An Easily Devoured, Miniature (Micro) Wafer Developed Specifically For Most Tropical Fish Who Are Typically Fed Flakes high grade marine and Contains vegetable proteins to promote ready components and helps reduce the chances of water clouding.* The premium-select marine & vegetable protein mix is ideal for small tropical fish who require large energy reserves. A balance of Krill and Spirulina offers vivid coloration. This precisely colored granule improves underwater visibility thereby resulting in more rapid acceptance with less uneaten. A softer texture that's ideally suited for most smaller community tank fishes. All small & medium sized tropical fish especially tetras, livebearers, cichlids and catfishes Most small-mouthed tropical fish especially, tetras, barbs, rainbows and neon-colored fishes All types of bettas Hikari Tropical Micro Wafers 0.7 oz (20g) Item No oz (45g) Item No Item No Hikari Tropical Micro Pellets 0.77 oz (22g) Item No oz (45g) Item No Item No Hikari Tropical Betta Bio-Gold oz (2.5g) Item No oz (5g) Item No oz (20g) Item No Item No A Rapidly Softening, Easily Digested Jumbo Stick Developed To Satisfy The Hunger Of Top-Feeding Monster Fish Normally Fed Live Foods A Rapidly Softening, Easily Digested Stick For Use With All Top-Feeding, Carnivorous Fish Thereby Eliminating The Need For Live Foods minerals and amino acids all perfectly balanced to offer an optimum daily diet for monster fishes. bacteria common in most live s Higher levels of carotenoids promote the development of brilliant colors not common in carnivorous fish kept in an indoor aquarium void of natural sunlight. The inclusion of key ingredients allowed us to produce a, with a unique texture, most top feeding carnivorous fish are eager to devour as soon as it hits the water. minerals and amino acids all perfectly balanced to offer an optimum daily diet for smaller carnivores who feed from the surface. bacteria common in most live s Higher levels of carotenoids promote the development of brilliant colors not common in carnivorous fish kept in an indoor aquarium void of natural sunlight. The inclusion of key ingredients allowed us to produce a, with a unique texture, most smaller top feeding carnivorous fish are eager to devour as soon as it hits the water. Acarbohydrates, fats, vitamins, Acarbohydrates, fats, vitamins, A Protein Rich, Highly Nutritious Sinking Diet For Smaller Carnivorous Fish, Offering Superior Benefits When Compared To Live Foods Acarbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals Most smaller carnivorous fish especially non-surface feeders like catfishes, sharks, polypterus (bichirs) and eels Hikari Tropical Food Sticks Item No Item No Item No Hikari Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks 6.37 oz (182g) Item No oz (500g) Item No Hikari Tropical Sinking Carnivore Pellets 2.61 oz (74g) Item No Item No Diet For Newborn Fishes Diets For Crustaceans semi-, sinks slowly A Scientifically Developed Diet For All Types Of Freshwater Ornamental Shrimp amino-acid rich diet offering rapid growth free of dietary deformities or deficiencies. This vitamin and mineral enhanced formulation supports the proper development of organs in newborn fish and immune system health too. A semi- pellet which remains in the water column and allows your fry to easily find it, promotes proper feeding habits and provides active waste reduction through efficient utilization. natural mix of ingredients offers The the ultimate mineral profile for proper All types of freshwater and marine fry (newborn fish) Hikari Tropical First Bites 0.35 oz (10g) Item No in vegetable matter herbivorous Rich shrimp desire, especially seaweed and spirulina. ecdysis (shedding). Contains trace levels of copper, that won t negatively impact other marine life, but is required by shrimp for circulatory system health. Our proprietary manufacturing process helps us produce the world's smallest disc-type pellet which is small enough for shrimp of all ages. All types of freshwater ornamental shrimps, caridina and neocaridina species Providing An Exacting Nutrient Balance All Newborn Fish Require During The Earliest Developmental Stages Of Their Life premium-select fish meal Including helps us provide a protein and and amino acids all perfectly balanced to offer an optimum daily diet for your smaller carnivorous fishes. bacteria common in most live s Higher levels of carotenoids promote the development of brilliant colors not common in carnivorous fish kept in an indoor aquarium void of natural sunlight. The inclusion of key ingredients allowed us to produce a most smaller carnivores are eager to devour as it rapidly sinks. All types of top-feeding carnivorous fish including arowana, cichlids & bass All types of top feeding carnivorous monster fish including arowana & peacocks Hikari Tropical Shrimp Cuisine 0.35 oz (10g) Item No acceptance, efficient digestion, superior nutrient utilization and unequalled growth rates. A Spirulina and Astaxanthin mix developed to promote vivid coloration not possible with competitive s. Outstanding flavor allows an easy transition from other forms of while providing all the nutrition most tropical fish require to live a long and health-filled life. Unlike flakes, this slowly wafer allows you to visually see what s eaten thereby helping to avoid over-feeding and potential water quality issues while keeping your overall feeding costs low. A Uniquely Blended Daily Diet For Most Crustaceans In A Hard Stick They Can Readily Take Back To Their Hiding Place enriched calcium content The promotes development of your pet's outer shell, their natural protection from predators and disease. for freshwater or marine Excellent scavengers which reduces the chances they will attack your other aquatic pets. rapidly stick that retains it s Ashape and won't cloud your water*. proprietary production process Ahelps us produce this very hard stick that is moisture resistant making it ideal for use with hermit crabs. For crustaceans in freshwater and marine environments, especially hermit crabs, crayfish, shrimp, lobsters, tadpoles Hikari Tropical Crab Cuisine 1.76 oz (50g) Item No Each Hikari diet is uniquely balanced to provide the best utilization of the included nutrients. Mixing Hikari diets with other s will deplete the benefits we have worked hard to offer your cherished aquatic pets! *When used as directed slowly

4 The World s 1st And #1 Selling Diet For Plecostomus And Other Algae Eating Fishes, Now With Higher Levels Of Vegetable Matter They Desire to include higher levels Formulated of the vegetable matter that plecostomus and other algae eating fish prefer. A uniquely balanced diet rich in the necessary nutrients to support An easy-to-use, convenient feeding option for most herbivorous bottom feeders. Our proprietary production process allows us to make a wafer that will not dissolve rapidly which is important because of the random feeding routine and nocturnal nature of this type of pet. Accept no substitutes, request the World s 1st Algae Wafer and the one plecos prefer! Our Best Selling Diet For Plecostomus And Other Algae Eating Fishes In A Miniature Version to include higher levels of Formulated the vegetable matter that A Premium Diet For Catfish, Loaches And Other Bottom Feeders Providing Them With An Exacting & Palatable Nutrient Mix uniquely balanced combination of Anutritious ingredients supplemented plecostomus and other algae eating fish prefer. A uniquely balanced diet rich in the necessary nutrients to support An easy-to-use, convenient option for most smaller herbivores. Our proprietary production process allows us to make a wafer that will not dissolve rapidly which is important because of the random feeding routine and nocturnal nature of this type of pet. Accept no substitutes, request the 1st and authentic Algae Wafer formula when you want to offer your fish the best! Plecostomus and other algae eating fishes, including marine herbivores with the vitamins and minerals bottom feeders require to support This one-of-a-kind "soft wafer" has been developed for bottom feeders who have small downward facing mouths and typically gulp their. The extremely palatable flavor and aromatic ingredient blend will attract even the most finicky eater. Offers extreme digestibility and designed to avoid any clouding of your aquarium water when used as directed*. Smaller bottom feeding fish including Corydoras catfish and loaches Most smaller algae eating fish including plecostomus and marine herbivores Hikari Tropical Algae Wafers 0.7 oz (20g) Item No oz (40g) Item No oz (82g) Item No Item No Item No Hikari Tropical Mini Algae Wafers 0.77 oz (22g) Item No oz (85g) Item No Item No Hikari Tropical Sinking Wafers 0.88 oz (25g) Item No oz (50g) Item No oz (110g) Item No Item No A Protein Rich, Highly Nutritious X-Large Pellet For Monster Fish That Offers Many Benefits Live Foods Can t semi-, sinks slowly A Daily Diet For Guppies & Other Livebearers Which Helps Them Develop Their Full Natural Beauty A Color-Enhancing, Daily Diet Developed For The Unique Nutritional Requirements & Eating Habits Of Discus, Especially Those Being Bred predictable growth and proper form while activating the natural breeding habits of smaller livebearers like guppies. Contains iodine derived from seaweed which helps maintain condition and build strength. Includes Chitosan, a natural ingredient, which helps support One of the World s smallest manufactured granules. It softens quickly yet will not dissolve thereby allowing ready access to its outstanding nutrition. vitamins and select minerals that offers a nutrient package that can effectively replace beef heart. Developed to bring out the brilliant natural coloration discus are known for. A highly-porous pellet that immediately softens, is easily digested and will not crumble or fall apart even during your discus typical eating routine of repeatedly taking the in and spitting it out. Our advanced formulation process allowed us to develop a diet used exclusively to breed wild-caught discus without supplementation. Something thought impossible! in linolenic acid which has Rich been proven to promote Acarbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and amino acids all perfectly balanced to offer an optimum daily diet most monster carnivores love. bacteria common in most live s Higher levels of carotenoids promote the development of brilliant colors not common in carnivorous fish kept in an indoor aquarium void of natural sunlight. Key ingredients in this rapidly pellet, allow us to produce a diet that helps most monster fish develop true form over time. from a perfect blend of proteins, Made indispensable amino acids, necessary Monster carnivores especially catfishes, sharks, polypterus (bichirs), eels and carnivorous plecostomus All types of discus & tropical fish who require higher protein levels Guppies & livebearers and small tropical fishes Hikari Tropical Discus Bio-Gold 2.82 oz (80g) Item No Item No Hikari Tropical Fancy Guppy 0.77 oz (22g) Item No Item No Hikari Tropical Massivore Delite 13.4 oz (380g) Item No Item No Diets For Marine Fishes slowly A Sponge-Like, Pure Cultured Spirulina Rich, Color-Enhancing Daily Diet For Larger Marine Fish To Help Them Maintain Their Natural Beauty of Bio-Technological Utilization advances allows us to provide a diet that can aid marine fish lacking the UV of natural sunlight to develop the vibrant coloration you bought them for. Contains seaweed meal, pure-cultured Spirulina and essential fatty acids to meet the heightened nutritional requirements of most larger marine species while helping to support Rapidly becomes sponge-like in water giving it a more natural texture which marine fishes instinctually accept. Extreme utilization helps reduce waste and the associated water quality problems*. All types of larger marine fish (over 10 cm or 4 in length) Hikari Marine Marine-A 3.87 oz (110g) Item No Item No The Perfectly Blended Diet For Smaller Marine Fish Providing All The Nutrition They Can Handle slowly Full of essential fatty acids DHA and EPA and high quality animal proteins this diet helps support immune system health while offering extremely efficient assimilation of the nutrient package. Rapidly becomes sponge-like in water giving it a more natural texture which marine fishes instinctually accept. Often fish that normally will not eat a pellet will attack it. The slowly pellet allows fish at all levels of the aquarium ready access to its nutrition. Offers improved growth rates and superb coloration. Have your new arrivals looking like they just came off the reef! A Uniquely Balanced Diet For All Types Of Marine Herbivores Offering EXTREME Seaweed Content technological expertise helped us Our develop the World's 1st pellet & wafer comprised of more than 67% natural seaweed! highly aromatic diet, which This softens rapidly when put in water but maintains its shape, instantly attracts herbivorous species. Best of all transition from Nori Algae is a snap. The outstanding nutrient mix offers rapid growth and helps support immune system health while helping maintain desirable coloration. Ideal supplemental diet for most omnivorous species, including clownfish, damsels and butterflies. All types of marine herbivores All types of smaller marine fish including clownfish and damsels Hikari Marine Seaweed Extreme Hikari Marine Marine-S 1.76 oz (50g) Item No Item No oz(45g) Item No oz(100g) Item No lb(1kg) Item No oz(90g) Item No oz(250g) Item No lb(1kg) Item No

5 Diets For Cichlids An Economical Daily Diet For Cichlids And Larger Tropical Fish Offering Predictable Growth An Economical Daily Diet Containing Special Color Enhancers Designed To Bring Out Natural Beauty While Helping Develop Desirable Form precisely balanced nutrition Provides to help your aquatic pet look and feel excellent growth rates through Expect improved nutrient utilization and their best. Offers excellent growth rates through improved nutrient utilization. Our advanced production technology offers desirable nutritional components with a taste your aquatic pet will eagerly accept. Contains stabilized vitamin C which helps support immune system health. The pellet never clouds your aquarium water.* perfect blend of highly natural Aingredients meant to meet the nutritional demands of most top-feeding herbivorous fish. select portions of the wheat-germ Contains kernel, which naturally offers higher All types of cichlids and most larger tropical fish where rapid growth is desired A Specially Formulated Daily Diet For Herbivorous (Plant Eating) Cichlids Or Larger Tropical Fish Offering Higher Levels Of The Vegetable Matter They Need superior form compliments of the precisely balanced nutrient package. An excellent choice when higher protein levels are desirable. Rapid nutrient utilization helps reduce waste and tank maintenance. Includes the highest grade of carotenoid available today! Superior color enhancing capacity helps your pet retain their beauty year round. Contains stabilized vitamin C to support The pellet never clouds your aquarium water.* digestibility and elevated levels of vitamin E and linolenic acid which supports organ health and reproductive capacity. In our quest for only the best ingredients, only pure-cultured Spirulina is used to offer eye-popping, vibrant coloration. Contains stabilized vitamin C to support The pellet never clouds your aquarium water.* All types of cichlids or larger tropical fish requiring higher protein levels or assistance with color development All types of herbivorous cichlids and larger tropical fish who desire a diet rich in vegetable matter Hikari Cichlid Cichlid Staple Hikari Cichlid Cichlid Gold Hikari Cichlid Cichlid Excel baby pellet Item No Item No baby pellet Item No Item No Item No Item No Item No Item No Item No Item No large pellet Item No Item No Item No Item No Item No Item No large pellet Item No Item No An Economical Daily Diet Containing Special Color Enhancers Designed To Bring Out Natural Beauty While Helping Develop Desirable Form A Specially Formulated Daily Diet For Herbivorous (Plant Eating) Cichlids Or Larger Tropical Fish Offering Higher Levels Of The Vegetable Matter They Need excellent growth rates through Expect improved nutrient utilization and perfect blend of highly natural Aingredients meant to meet the nutritional superior form compliments of the precisely balanced nutrient package. An excellent choice when higher protein levels are desirable. Rapid nutrient utilization helps reduce waste and tank maintenance. Includes the highest grade of carotenoid available today! Superior color enhancing capacity helps your pet retain their beauty year round. Contains stabilized vitamin C to support The pellet never clouds your aquarium water.* All types of cichlids or larger tropical fish requiring higher protein levels or assistance with color development demands of most bottom-feeding herbivorous fish. Contains select portions of the wheat-germ kernel, which naturally offers higher digestibility and elevated levels of vitamin E and linolenic acid which supports organ health and reproductive capacity. In our quest for only the best ingredients, only pure-cultured Spirulina is used to offer eye-popping, vibrant coloration. Contains stabilized vitamin C to support The pellet never clouds your aquarium water.* 3.5 oz (100g) Item No oz (342g) Item No lb (1kg) Item No Diet For Reptiles three distinct colored sticks each with Contains different indispensable nutrients your aquatic turtle requires. Yellow Stick Nutritional Stick Contains the highest quality proteins to promote superior growth and support Green Stick Calcium Stick Includes a special calcium which reduces the chances of calcium deficiency and aids shell and bone structure development. Red Stick Conditioning Stick Offers Chitosan, a natural ingredient, shown to aid digestion. This highly digestible stick, which quickly becomes sponge-like when put in water, helps reduce waste output and the associated odor. All types of aquatic turtles and some amphibians Hikari Cichlid Sinking Cichlid Excel 3.5 oz (100g) Item No oz (342g) Item No lb (1kg) Item No oz (100g) Item No oz (342g) Item No lb (1kg) Item No A Premium Aquatic Turtle Diet That Addresses The Most Common Problems Turtle Keepers Encounter All types of herbivorous cichlids and larger tropical fish who desire a diet rich in vegetable matter Hikari Cichlid Sinking Cichlid Gold Item No Item No Hikari Reptile Turtle Sticks 1.86 oz (53g) Item No Item No Diets Containing A Beneficial Living Micro-organism (Probiotic) probiotics added A Powerful Color Enhancing Daily Diet Containing Probiotics Specifically Designed For Carnivorous Cichlids And Larger Tropical Fish probiotics added A Revolutionary, Highly Aggressive, Color Enhancing Diet Developed Exclusively For Red Parrots a beneficial, live (viable) Includes micro-organism we call Probiotic, supports digestive health while supporting immune system health too. Expect rapid and vibrant coloration not normally possible with other s, as a direct result of the higher levels of pure-cultured Spirulina and highly purified Astaxanthin, both of which your aquatic pet can readily synthesize. Efficient nutrient utilization and an unmatched feed efficiency helps reduce waste output. The continued activity of the Probiotic, which works to decompose the expelled waste*, helps improve overall water quality while reducing regular aquarium maintenance. Another Hikari World s 1st - The first cichlid diet on the market to include a probiotic! A science-based formulation, confirmed at the Hikari lab, offering noticeable color enhancing effect. Includes Chili Pepper, Phaffia Yeast, Krill, Astaxanthin, Canthaxanthin and Marigold Flower Meal (as a source of Lutein) all helping your Red Parrot develop and retain their true natural beauty. Offering a super-charged, probiotic enhanced, nutrient mix that promotes rapid, fat-deposit-free growth and highly desirable form! Contains stabilized vitamin C which supports immune system health and Hikari- Germ as part of our supercharged feed efficiency formula. All types of Red Parrot fish to help them develop the beauty you bought them for All types of top-feeding carnivorous cichlids and larger tropical fish when rapid growth and superior coloration are desired Hikari Cichlid Cichlid Bio-Gold+ Hikari Blood-Red Parrot+ probiotics added Lab-verified feeding trials confirm the effectiveness of the odo-stop formulation of Saki-Hikari TURTLE. When compared to competitive products, up to an 88% reduction in the smell of ammonia was experienced. Hello To Clearer Water - The highly Say tested and uniquely blended ingredients, including carefully selected herbs, offer improved feed efficiency, which translates to higher utilization, reduced waste and fewer water changes. The Hikari-Germ Benefit - Our proprietary probiotics remain active in the waste working to decompose it while making it less taxing on your bio-action. Nutrition Your Turtle Will Love The inclusion of calcium supports outer shell development while vitamin D3 improves calcium absorption. This uniquely balanced combination of nutritious ingredients aquatic turtles need means no supplementation is required. Best of all they love the taste! All types of aquatic turtles and some amphibians Saki-Hikari TURTLE Msize pellet 1.59 oz (45g) Item No oz (200g) Item No oz (567g) Item No Item No Item No Item No oz(333g) Item No oz(600g) Item No oz(333g) Item No oz(600g) Item No The full benefits of Cichlid Bio-Gold+, Blood-Red Parrot+ and Saki-Hikari TURTLE can only be realized with exclusive use. Please remember the Probiotic is a transitory bacteria whose benefits are lost once feeding is stopped.

6 Feeding your aquatic pets - The basics Your aquatic pets spend their entire life in an artificial environment you created for them. What you feed them will directly impact this environment and therefore their health. Use these guidelines to find the best Hikari diets for your pet, and how to effectively and efficiently use them. Fish Type Recommended Daily Diets Smaller Tropical Fish (Tetras, Mollies, Platies, etc.) Guppies All Kind Of Small & Medium Sized Tropical Fish In Community Tank Bettas Discus Plecostomus And Other Algae Eating Fish Corydoras Catfish, Loaches and Other Bottom Feeders Bottom Feeding Carnivorous Fish Top Feeding Carnivorous Fish Micro Pellets and Fancy Guppy are slowly, soft granules full of essential and desirable nutrition. Each granule is covered with a very thin Micro-coating that locks the nutrition inside to eliminate the chances of clouding, staining or coloring your aquarium water. These slowly pellets will allow fish at all levels of the aquarium to easily get their fill! Feeding Instruction minutes. Another Hikari first! A slowly, easily devoured, miniature (micro) wafer, specifically developed for most community tank inhabitants. Unlike ordinary flake s, this wafer shaped diet won t cloud your water or dissipate during feeding. Rich in Spirulina and Astaxanthin, Micro Wafers helps you keep your aquatic pets in tip top condition! minutes. As the originator of the easy-feed card, we knew dispensing the correct number of pellets was a key to long-term betta health. With this package beginners and children can develop the perfect feeding routine. The superior nutrition, developed exclusively for bettas, helps your pet enhance their natural colors, prevents fading over time and offers them everything they need to live a long and health-filled life! Feed from 5 to 10 pellets up to 3 times daily based on the size of your betta and water conditions. This easily-digested, uniquely balanced, color-enhancing diet offers your Discus their best chance looking their best and living a health-filled life. Unlike beef heart, it won t negatively impact the quality of your aquarium water or expose your pet to parasites or bacteria that can harm them. fish will completely consume within a few minutes. When starting your discus on a new, small doses are necessary until the is fully accepted by your fish. Hikari is the originator of disc shaped wafers, developed as an easy and convenient way to feed most bottom feeders and developed after extensive study of their mouth and feeding habits. Algae Wafers are rich in plant matter, hard and firm and will not dissolve like competitive wafers. Best of all they are perfect for the shaving feeding motion of plecos. Sinking Wafers are a nutritionally balanced diet for all bottom feeders rich in plant & animal matter. Produced for the downward facing mouths of smaller bottom feeders and easily gulped by Feed one to three times daily the amount your fish will completely consume in two hours. Evening feeding is best. Algae Wafers can be broken into smaller pieces to feed other algae eating tropical or marine fish. Most hobbyist know live is not the best for their home aquarium or aquatic pets due to the potential for disease, parasites and bad bacteria. What s more, the nutritional balance of most live s is lacking many necessary vitamins, minerals and amino acids. Hikari s carnivore diets provide complete and balanced nutrition and color-enhancing capacity too. When you want the best for your carnivores, feed them Hikari! minutes. Carnivorous fish may resist a new type of when changing their diet, continued use will ensure acceptance. Herbivores, carnivores and omnivores, your cichlid may have different dietary requirements based on their heritage. Try our specialized cichlid diets, Cichlid Staple a complete daily diet for the most common cichlids, Cichlid Gold a color enhancing daily diet for all types of cichlids, Cichlid Excel for your prized herbivores and omnivores and Cichlid Bio-Gold+ when you want nothing but the best growth and color enhancing diet available today! minutes. Blood-Red Parrot+ is a revolutionary diet developed exclusively for use with Red Parrot where active color enhancement is desired. The inclusion of the Hikari-Germ promotes extremely efficient nutrient utilization while the balanced ingredient profile supports a healthy immune system, desirable form, predicable growth, sufficient energy sources and improved coloration. fish will completely consume within a few minutes. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and always remove uneaten after feeding period to avoid health impacting water quality issues. The first weeks of a fry s life are the most important. This hyper-growth period requires extreme amounts of high quality proteins, amino acids, enhanced vitamins and minerals. Give your fry their best chance at a long and health-filled life, feed them the one that has all this and more, Hikari Tropical First Bites! For the best results, feed as often as possible but no less than 4 times daily the amount your fish will consume within 2 minutes. Care should be taken to avoid feeding larger quantities of less often as it can cause a nutritional deficiency. Rich in proteins, trace elements and lots of other premium-grade ingredients, Hikari s marine diets offer a perfect blend of balanced nutrition. Enhanced with fatty acids and multi-vitamins these diets easily compare to most frozen or live s and best of all they re extremely palatable. Have your marine fish looking like they just came off the reef, feed them what the breeders of captive bred marine fish feed, Hikari s marine diets! minutes. As Hikari Tropical Marine-A and Marine-S are very powerful s, care should be taken to avoid over-feeding. Rich in vegetable matter herbivorous shrimp prefer, especially seaweed and spirulina. The highly natural ingredient profile offers the necessary mineral profile for proper ecdysis, especially copper which is necessary for blood regeneration. Feed multiple times daily, the amount your shrimp will consume within a few minutes. Feed one to three times daily the amount your fish will completely consume within one hour. Cichlids, Larger Tropical Fish Red Parrot All Types Of Fry (Newborn Fish) Marine Fish Ornamental Shrimp, Hermit Crabs And Other Crustaceans CRAB CUISINE provides your pet a diet with enriched calcium to promote shell development and a nutrient mix to support Feed 1-4 mini sticks twice a day. For aquatic turtles, we recommend Saki-Hikari Turtle. Never over feed! Remember, feeding less is always better than feeding too much. Always control the amount fed so there is no leftover after the feeding period. If you find leftovers, remove them immediately to avoid water quality problems. new environments, please reduce the feeding amount until your filtration system has completely cycled and developed adequate bacteria levels. For frequent, smaller feedings can improve your chances of success and will bring more rapid growth. More If anything unusual happens in your aquatic environment (a sudden water temperature change, unstable water quality or illness) you should stop feeding completely or reduce the amount fed until the condition is corrected or the fish appear to be eating normally. Tropical fish may resist a new type of when changing their diet, continued use will ensure acceptance. OVER A CENTURY OF EXPERIENCE Exported & Guaranteed by Member of the Kamihata Fish Industry Group, Est Minami-machi, Himeji city, Japan. Tel : Fax : Visit us at Published January 1, 2014