Hikari Staple 4.4 LB

Hikari® Staple™: Economical and Nutrient-Packed Daily Diet for Koi

Hikari® Staple™ stands as an affordable and daily dietary choice designed not only for koi but also for other pond fishes. This well-balanced feed provides all the essential nutrition required for your fish to enjoy a long and healthy life. Enriched with stabilized vitamin C, Hikari® Staple™ supports your koi's immune system while helping them achieve the iconic traditional Japanese form.

Key Features:

• Daily Maintenance Diet for Most Koi: Hikari® Staple™ boasts higher protein levels, promoting rapid growth. It contains select ingredients for quick digestion, offering higher feed efficiency compared to competitive foods in the same class.

Uniquely Formulated Nutrient Mix - Benefits:

• Stabilized Vitamin C: The feed includes stabilized vitamin C to bolster the immune system health of your koi.
• High-Grade Fish Meal: A high-quality fish meal enriches the feed with an added amino acid mix.
• Seaweed: Seaweed content reduces color fading with continued use.

Feeding Recommendations:

• Water Temperature Above 60°F: Feed one to two times daily, ensuring you don't exceed the amount your fish can consume within three to five minutes.
• Water Temperature Above 70°F: Feed two to four times daily under the same guidelines.
• Always remove any leftover food after the feeding period to prevent over-feeding and potential water quality issues.

Please Note: Hikari® Staple™ may exhibit slight color variations between production lots due to its higher natural ingredient levels. Be confident that each package meets our stringent 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.
• For Motor Freight (LTL) Shipments, oversized or heavy items unsuitable for traditional parcel delivery will be dispatched through a motor freight carrier, as indicated on the product page. Once the carrier receives your order, they will reach out to arrange a delivery time. An individual aged 18 or older must be present to sign for the delivery.
• 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.