Hikari Wheat Germ Medium Pellets 33 lbs (MPN 06391)

Hikari? wheat-germ is a highly nutritious and easily-digestible daily diet for koi and other pond fish. It is designed to provide outstanding conditioning of the skin and is particularly effective in cooler climates with a winter season. This diet is recommended to be fed year-round, as it helps improve the fertility and appearance of aquatic pets. The wheat-germ pellets are floating, allowing for easy monitoring of the amount eaten and helping to eliminate over-feeding. It also contains stabilized vitamin C, which promotes resistance to stress and infectious diseases, as well as a long and healthy life. This diet offers superior basic nutrition, natural enhancing capacity, and improved growth rates and skin luster. It can be used in combination with other Hikari diets for even better performance. Feeding suggestions for the Hikari wheat-germ diet vary based on water temperature. When the temperature is consistently below 40?F, feeding should be stopped. When the temperature is consistently between 40?F and 60?F, feeding should occur once daily. If the temperature is consistently between 60?F and 70?F, feeding should occur twice daily, during the warmest part of the day. When the temperature is consistently above 70?F, feeding should occur 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 problems. During periods of appetite loss or sickness, careful monitoring of the amount of food is necessary. The wheat-germ used in this diet is highly beneficial, as it contains a high concentration of vitamin E, linoleic acid, and other essential nutrients. It has more vitamin E than other cereal oils, which is crucial for long-term health and vigor. Linoleic acid, found in wheat-germ, is an essential component of cell walls and provides necessary hormones to the body.