Hikari Staple 17.6 oz

Hikari® Staple™: The Economical Daily Diet for Koi and Pond Fish

Hikari® Staple™ serves as a cost-effective, daily diet suitable for koi and other pond fishes. Packed with essential nutrition, it supports the longevity and well-being of your fish. With its high content of stabilized vitamin C, Hikari® Staple™ fosters immune system health and aids in achieving the traditional Japanese form that koi enthusiasts admire.

Key Features of This Daily Maintenance Diet for Most Koi:

• Enhanced Protein Levels: Promotes rapid growth, ensuring your koi thrive.
• Select Ingredients for Swift Digestion: Facilitates efficient digestion, reducing the risk of overfeeding.
• Superior Feed Efficiency: Outperforms competitive foods in the same category.

A Unique Nutrient Mix for Optimal Benefits:

• Stabilized Vitamin C: Supports immune system health, a critical aspect of koi care.
• High-Grade Fish Meal: Provides an amino acid boost for your fish's well-being.
• Seaweed for Color Retention: Reduces color fading, maintaining the vibrancy of your fish.

Feeding Guidelines:

• Water Temperature Consistently Above 60°F: Feed one to two times daily.
• Water Temperature Consistently Above 70°F: Feed two to four times daily. Ensure that your fish consume the offered food within three to five minutes to prevent overfeeding.
• Always remove any uneaten food after the feeding period to maintain water quality.

Please Note: Hikari® Staple™ may exhibit minor color variations between production lots due to its elevated natural ingredient content. Be assured that each package meets our strict quality standards, guaranteeing superior nutritional specifications.

Nutrition: Wheat flour, soybean meal, fish meal, rice bran, corn gluten meal, brewers dried yeast, fish oil, garlic, dried seaweed meal, krill meal, mono calcium phosphate, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilized vitamin C), d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, disodium phosphate, salt, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate, blue 2 (artificial color).* 04-50H
* Because of our commitment to providing the highest quality nutrition available, some differences in ingredients may occur due to regular formula updates.

• Crude Protein - min. 34.0%
• Crude Fat - max. 5.0%
• Crude Fiber - max. 5.0%
• Moisture - max. 10.0%
• Ash - max. 13.0%
• Phosphorus - min. 1.0%
• Vitamin A - min. 8,400 IU/kg
• Vitamin D3 - min. 1,200 IU/kg
• Vitamin E - min. 1,200 IU/kg
• Ascorbic Acid - min. 180 mg/kg

Pellet Size(s):

• Baby Pellet 1.7-2.0 mm
• Mini Pellet 2.7-4.0 mm
• Medium Pellet 4.0-5.5 mm
• Large Pellet 7.2-9.0 mm

• Free Shipping is valid for orders with a subtotal exceeding $199 and all orders will be shipped via UPS. Items purchased for delivery after 3pm will ship the following day. Items purchased for delivery after 3pm on Friday will ship Monday.
• Koi Fish only ship Monday- Wednesday. For orders placed after 3pm on Wednesday, the order will be shipped the following Monday.
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• You may return or exchange an unused or unopened item for a refund (excluding shipping and handling charges) within 30 days of purchase. Following 30 days, the item may be returned in exchange for a store credit. Used chemicals and fish food are not returnable. In addition, all sales on Japanese Koi are final and non-refundable. Should you have any questions or concerns when your fish arrive, please call 908-420-9908.