Saki Hikari Balance R Small

Set the foundation for future champions with Saki-Hikari Balance R (Small Pellet). Formulated as a professional-grade daily maintenance diet, this food provides the exact ratio of premium proteins, carbohydrates, and amino acids required for steady, perfectly proportioned growth in juvenile and smaller Koi. It ensures your young fish pack on high-quality muscle and mass early in life without developing unhealthy fat deposits.

The advanced "R" series elevates everyday nutrition by incorporating the proprietary R-Extract—a powerful immunity-boosting blend designed to build outstanding resilience against stress and disease during a young Koi's critical developmental stages. Combined with the legendary Hikari-Germ™ probiotics, this small floating pellet ensures your juvenile Koi maintain optimal digestive health, pristine white skin (Shiroji), and a flawless, torpedo-shaped body 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 young Koi’s developing 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 Koi digest their food more efficiently, they produce significantly less waste, dramatically improving water clarity and easing the biological burden on your filters.

• 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 juvenile fish develop the classic, robust conformation required for show-class specimens as they mature.

• 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.

• Small Pellet Size: The perfect bite-sized nutrition for young, growing Koi. These floating pellets (approx. 3.5 mm – 4.0 mm) are ideal for fish measuring up to 8 inches (20 cm), ensuring they can easily consume and digest their food without struggling or expelling chewed waste through their gills.

Technical Specifications

Feeding Guide

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

• 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 young Koi to a highly digestible cold-water diet, such as Saki-Hikari Multi Season R, as their metabolism begins to naturally slow down.