Hikari Staple Large Pellets 4.4 lbs (MPN 01470)

Hikari? Staple is a cost-effective daily diet designed for koi and other pond fish. This food provides all the essential nutrients necessary for a long and healthy life. It is enriched with stabilized vitamin C, which helps to enhance stress resistance and boost immunity against infectious diseases. Hikari? Staple is an excellent choice for pet owners looking for a high-quality diet that fits their budget. Some notable features of Hikari? Staple include its ability to prevent water cloudiness, as well as its floating pellet design that allows for easy monitoring of the quantity consumed. This helps to prevent over-feeding and reduces water quality issues. While this diet does not enhance fish coloration, it provides great basic nutrition for everyday needs. When it comes to feeding suggestions, it is recommended to feed Hikari? Staple one to two times daily when the water temperature consistently exceeds 60?F. If the water temperature is consistently above 70?F, feeding two to four times daily is recommended. It is important to avoid over-feeding by removing any uneaten food within three to five minutes after feeding. This helps to maintain good water quality and prevent potential problems. The guaranteed analysis of Hikari? Staple reveals its nutritional composition. This 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 a minimum phosphorus content of 1.0%, minimum vitamin A content of 8,400 IU/kg, minimum vitamin D3 content of 1,200 IU/kg, minimum vitamin E content of 1,200 IU/kg, and minimum ascorbic acid content of 180 mg/kg.