Hikari Wheat Germ Small Pellets 17.6 oz (MPN 06242)

Hikari's wheat-germ is a highly nutritious and easily digested 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 winter seasons. This diet can be fed year-round to give your aquatic pets a jump on their show-off months and improve their fertility. Some key benefits of Hikari's wheat-germ include its ability to not cloud the water, its floating pellet form that allows for easy monitoring of the amount eaten (preventing over-feeding and reducing water quality problems), and its inclusion of stabilized Vitamin C, which promotes resistance to stress and infectious diseases, as well as a long and healthy life. This diet also offers excellent basic nutrition, natural enhancing capacity, superior growth rates, improved brilliance and luster to the skin, and can be used in combination with other Hikari products for enhanced performance. When it comes to feeding suggestions, it is recommended to adjust the feeding frequency based on the water temperature. For temperatures consistently below 40°F, feeding should be stopped. Once the water temperature is consistently above 40°F but below 60°F, feeding should occur once daily. If the temperature ranges from above 60°F but below 70°F, feeding should happen two times daily during the warmest part of the day. And when the water temperature is consistently above 70°F, feeding should take place two to four times daily, as warmer temperatures increase the fish's activity and food requirements. It is important not to exceed the amount of food that can be consumed within three to five minutes to avoid over-feeding and resulting water quality problems. Additionally, during periods of appetite loss, sickness, or medicating, careful monitoring of the amount of food is necessary. Wheat-germ has numerous benefits, including being an excellent source of vitamin E, linoleic acid, and other essential nutrients. Compared to other cereal oils, wheat-germ oil contains more vitamin E, specifically the alpha component that is essential for long-term health and vigor. Linoleic acid, found in wheat-germ oil, plays a vital role in cell walls and provides necessary hormones to the body. Lastly, the following table provides the guaranteed analysis for Hikari's wheat-germ, including the minimum levels of crude protein and fat, maximum levels of crude fiber, moisture, and ash, as well as the minimum levels of phosphorus, Vitamin A, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, and ascorbic acid.