Saki Hikari balance Large Sinking

Maximize the growth and championship potential of your jumbo Koi with Saki-Hikari Balance (Large Sinking Pellet). Trusted by professional breeders across Japan, this highly advanced daily maintenance diet provides the exact ratio of premium proteins, carbohydrates, and amino acids required for steady, perfectly proportioned growth in mature Koi, without developing unsightly fat deposits.

The specialized sinking formulation is an essential tool for ponds with massive, timid fish or heavy surface currents. It allows shy, bottom-feeding jumbo Koi to consume their meals comfortably without having to fight through an aggressive surface feeding frenzy, which can sometimes lead to injuries. Furthermore, the inclusion of the legendary Hikari-Germ™ probiotics ensures your prized fish maintain optimal digestive health and a flawless body shape, all while drastically improving the water quality of your pond.

Key Features & Benefits

• Sinking Pellet Formulation: Perfect for shy or easily startled jumbo Koi that hesitate to feed at the surface. Sinking pellets reduce feeding aggression in the pond and are highly recommended for scaleless (Doitsu) varieties that are prone to sunburn when lingering at the water's surface.

• Powered by Hikari-Germ™: Contains living, naturally occurring probiotics that multiply in the gut to outcompete bad bacteria and promote maximum nutrient absorption. Because your mature Koi digest their food more efficiently, they produce significantly less waste.

• Cleaner, Clearer Water: The Hikari-Germ remains active in the fish waste, continuing to break it down even after it leaves the fish. This dramatically improves water clarity and eases the immense biological burden large Koi place on your pond's filtration system.

• Championship Body Conformation: Free of heavy color enhancers that can sometimes muddy the pristine white (Shiroji) of your Koi. The Balance formula focuses purely on structural growth, helping your fish develop and maintain the classic, robust conformation required for show-class specimens.

• Large Pellet Size: Specifically designed for mature, jumbo Koi. These large sinking pellets (approx. 8.0 mm – 9.0 mm) are ideal for fish measuring 12 inches (30 cm) or greater. Larger pellets prevent giant Koi from expending excess energy foraging for tiny food, maximizing their growth potential.

Technical Specifications

Feeding Guide

To maximize the growth and health benefits of Saki-Hikari Balance, adjust your feeding schedule based on your pond's water temperature and the activity level of your Koi:

• Above 68°F (20°C): Feed 2 to 4 times daily. This is the optimal temperature range for digestion, allowing for maximum feeding and rapid growth.

• Between 59°F and 68°F (15°C – 20°C): Feed 1 to 2 times daily. Monitor your fish's activity closely and only feed during the warmest part of the day.

• Below 59°F (15°C): We recommend transitioning your jumbo Koi to a highly digestible cold-water diet, such as Saki-Hikari Multi Season, as their metabolism begins to naturally slow down.