Hikari Staple Large Pellets 11 lb (MPN 01482)

Hikari? Staple is a daily diet option for koi and other pond fish that provides all the essential nutrients they need for a healthy life. It is enriched with stabilized vitamin C, which helps improve the fish's resistance to stress and infectious diseases. This economical diet is designed to prevent water cloudiness and it comes in floating pellets, making it easy to monitor the amount eaten and prevent over-feeding. While it does not enhance the fish's color, Hikari? Staple is an excellent choice for maintaining their basic nutrition. To ensure optimal feeding, it is recommended to feed the fish once or twice daily when the water temperature is consistently above 60?F. When the temperature exceeds 70?F, the feeding can be increased to two to four times daily. It is important not to exceed the amount of food the fish can consume within three to five minutes to avoid over-feeding and water quality issues. Any remaining food should be removed after the feeding period. The guaranteed analysis of Hikari? Staple includes a minimum crude protein content of 34.0%, minimum crude fat content of 3.0%, maximum crude fiber content of 5.0%, maximum moisture content of 10.0%, and maximum ash content of 13.0%. Additionally, it contains minimum levels of phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E, and ascorbic acid to support the fish's overall health and well-being.