Hikari Wheat Germ Large Pellets 11 lbs (MPN 06482)

Hikari wheat-germ is a highly nutritious daily diet for koi and other pond fish, including goldfish. It is easily assimilated and highly digestible, providing outstanding conditioning of the skin. This diet is particularly effective in cooler climates with a winter season. By feeding Hikari Wheat-Germ year-round, your aquatic pet will look their best and improve their fertility. There are several benefits to using Hikari Wheat-Germ. It will not cloud the water and comes in floating pellets, allowing for easy monitoring of the amount eaten and helping to eliminate over-feeding. It contains stabilized Vitamin C, which promotes resistance to stress, infectious diseases, and contributes to a long and healthy life. This daily diet provides superior basic nutrition, enhances the natural capacity of fish, promotes superior growth rates, and improves the brilliance and luster of the skin. It can also be used with Hi-Growth and Gold for improved performance. Feeding suggestions vary depending on water temperature. When the temperature is consistently below 40°F, feeding should be stopped. Once the temperature is consistently above 40°F but below 60°F, feed once daily. If the temperature is consistently above 60°F but below 70°F, feed twice daily during the warmest part of the day. When the temperature is consistently above 70°F, feed two to four times daily. It is important not to exceed the amount of food your fish can consume within three to five minutes to avoid over-feeding and water quality issues. Careful monitoring is recommended during appetite loss or after sickness or medicating. Wheat-germ is an excellent source of essential nutrients, including vitamin E and linoleic acid. Hikari Wheat-Germ contains wheat-germ oil, which has more vitamin E than other cereal oils, making it beneficial for long-term health and vigor. Linoleic acid is crucial for cell walls and hormone production in the body, among other benefits. The guaranteed analysis of Hikari Wheat-Germ includes a minimum of 32.0% crude protein, a minimum of 4.0% crude fat, a maximum of 4.0% crude fiber, a maximum of 10.0% moisture, and a maximum of 12.0% ash. It also contains other essential nutrients such as phosphorus, vitamin A, vitamin D3, vitamin E, and ascorbic acid.