Saki Hikari Balance R Large

Maximize the growth and championship potential of your jumbo Koi with Saki-Hikari Balance R (Large Pellet). Formulated as a professional-grade daily maintenance diet, this food provides the exact balance of premium proteins, carbohydrates, and amino acids required for steady, perfectly proportioned growth—ensuring your mature Koi pack on high-quality mass without developing unhealthy, unsightly fat deposits.

The advanced "R" series elevates everyday nutrition with the inclusion of the proprietary R-Extract—a powerful immunity-boosting blend designed to build outstanding resilience against stress and disease. Combined with the renowned Hikari-Germ™ probiotics, this large floating pellet ensures your prized, large-scale Koi maintain optimal digestive health, pristine white skin (Shiroji), and a flawless torpedo shape throughout the peak feeding season.

Key Features & Benefits

• The "R-Extract" Immunity Boost: Supercharged with a unique, proprietary blend of beneficial yeast and bacterial extracts. This advanced additive actively supports your Koi’s natural immune system, building long-term resistance against pathogens and everyday environmental stress.

• Powered by Hikari-Germ™: Contains living, naturally occurring probiotics that multiply in the gut to promote maximum nutrient absorption. Because your large Koi digest their food more efficiently, they produce significantly less waste, dramatically improving water quality and easing the burden on your 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 body conformation required for show-class specimens.

• Premium Staple Diet: Crafted with high-grade fish meal and a highly precise blend of essential vitamins and minerals, serving as the ultimate daily diet during the warmer months when your Koi's metabolism is highest.

• Large Pellet Size: Specifically designed for mature, jumbo Koi. These large floating 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 chasing tiny food, reducing waste and surface skimming.

Technical Specifications

Feeding Guide

To maximize the growth and health benefits of Saki-Hikari Balance R, 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 R, as their metabolism begins to naturally slow down.