Delivery in 2-5 Days
Excluding Weekends and Public Holidays
Hikari® Staple™ is an economical, daily diet for koi as well as other pond fishes. It contains all the basic nutrition your fish need to live a long and health-filled life. High in stabilized vitamin C, Hikari® Staple™ for koi supports immune system health while helping your koi develop that traditional Japanese form.
Daily Maintenance Diet For Most Koi
Higher protein levels for rapid growth
Select ingredients offering rapid digestion
Higher feed efficiency than competitive foods in the same class
Uniquely Formulated Nutrient Mix
Contains stabilized vitamin C to support immune system health
High-grade fish meal offers added amino acid mix
Seaweed reduces color fading with continued use
5 in stock
Delivery in 2-5 Days
Excluding Weekends and Public Holidays
Hikari® Staple™ is an economical, daily diet for koi as well as other pond fishes. It contains all the basic nutrition your fish need to live a long and health-filled life. High in stabilized vitamin C, Hikari® Staple™ for koi supports immune system health while helping your koi develop that traditional Japanese form.
Daily Maintenance Diet For Most Koi
Higher protein levels for rapid growth
Select ingredients offering rapid digestion
Higher feed efficiency than competitive foods in the same class
Uniquely Formulated Nutrient Mix
Contains stabilized vitamin C to support immune system health
High-grade fish meal offers added amino acid mix
Seaweed reduces color fading with continued use
3 in stock
Delivery in 2-5 Days
Excluding Weekends and Public Holidays
Provide your pond fish with reliable, high-quality nutrition without breaking the bank. Hikari Friend (Large Pellet) is formulated as a highly economical, daily maintenance diet designed specifically for mixed ponds, larger Koi, and other pond fish. If you have a heavily stocked pond or simply want a cost-effective everyday food from a world-renowned brand, Hikari Friend delivers well-balanced, fundamental nutrition.
Unlike cheap, filler-heavy pond foods that can quickly foul your water, Hikari Friend is crafted with advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure high digestibility. This means your jumbo fish get the energy and nutrients they need for healthy daily activity, while your pond water remains clean and clear.
Key Features & Benefits
Exceptional Value: Formulated to provide complete, basic nutrition at a highly affordable price point. It is the perfect bulk staple diet for large ponds, commercial setups, or hobbyists with heavy-feeding jumbo fish.
Enriched with Vitamin C: Packed with stabilized Vitamin C to naturally support your fish's immune system, helping them build resistance to stress and common pond diseases.
Cleaner, Clearer Water: Manufactured to be highly digestible and strictly formulated to never cloud your pond water. The floating pellets hold their shape well, allowing you to easily monitor feeding and scoop out any uneaten food.
Balanced Daily Nutrition: Contains all the essential proteins, vitamins, and minerals your Koi and pond fish require for healthy baseline growth and energy, without the use of artificial colors or aggressive color enhancers.
Large Pellet Size: Specifically designed for mature, jumbo Koi and large pond fish. These large floating pellets (approx. 8.0 mm – 9.0 mm) are ideal for fish measuring 12 inches (30 cm) or greater, ensuring they don't waste energy hunting for tiny morsels.
Technical Specifications
Feature
Specification
Diet Type
Daily Maintenance / Economical
Pellet Size
Large (Approx. 8.0 mm – 9.0 mm)
Ideal Fish Size
12+ inches (30+ cm)
Minimum Water Temp
50°F (10°C)
Key Additives
Stabilized Vitamin C
Pellet Type
Floating
Feeding Guide
To keep your pond fish healthy and your water pristine, adjust your feeding schedule based on your pond's water temperature:
Above 60°F (15°C): Feed 2 to 4 times daily. Only feed the amount your fish will completely consume within 5 minutes.
Between 50°F and 60°F (10°C – 15°C): Feed no more than 2 times daily. Monitor your fish closely and only feed during the warmest part of the day when they are active enough to digest their food.
Below 50°F (10°C): Stop feeding entirely, or transition to a highly digestible cold-water wheat-germ diet, as the digestive systems of Koi and pond fish largely shut down in cold water.
10 in stock
Delivery in 2-5 Days
Excluding Weekends and Public Holidays
Provide your pond fish with reliable, high-quality nutrition without breaking the bank. Hikari Friend (Medium Pellet) is formulated as a highly economical, daily maintenance diet designed specifically for mixed ponds, growing Koi, and other standard pond fish. If you have a heavily stocked pond or simply want a cost-effective everyday food from a world-renowned brand, Hikari Friend delivers well-balanced, fundamental nutrition.
Unlike cheap, filler-heavy pond foods that can quickly foul your water, Hikari Friend is crafted with advanced manufacturing techniques to ensure high digestibility. This means your fish get the energy and nutrients they need for healthy daily activity, while your pond water remains clean and clear.
Key Features & Benefits
Exceptional Value: Formulated to provide complete, basic nutrition at a highly affordable price point. It is the perfect bulk staple diet for large ponds, commercial setups, or hobbyists with a large number of growing fish.
Enriched with Vitamin C: Packed with stabilized Vitamin C to naturally support your fish's immune system, helping them build resistance to stress and common pond diseases.
Cleaner, Clearer Water: Manufactured to be highly digestible and strictly formulated to never cloud your pond water. The floating pellets hold their shape well, allowing you to easily monitor feeding and seamlessly scoop out any uneaten food.
Balanced Daily Nutrition: Contains all the essential proteins, vitamins, and minerals your Koi and pond fish require for healthy baseline growth and energy, without the use of artificial colors or aggressive color enhancers.
Medium Pellet Size: The ultimate universal size for any pond. These floating pellets (approx. 5.0 mm – 5.5 mm) are ideal for fish measuring 8 inches (20 cm) or greater. They are large enough to satisfy mature fish, yet small enough to be easily consumed by mid-sized, growing Koi without excess chewing and waste.
Technical Specifications
Feature
Specification
Diet Type
Daily Maintenance / Economical
Pellet Size
Medium (Approx. 5.0 mm – 5.5 mm)
Ideal Fish Size
8+ inches (20+ cm)
Minimum Water Temp
50°F (10°C)
Key Additives
Stabilized Vitamin C
Pellet Type
Floating
Feeding Guide
To keep your pond fish healthy and your water pristine, adjust your feeding schedule based on your pond's water temperature:
Above 60°F (15°C): Feed 2 to 4 times daily. Only feed the amount your fish will completely consume within 5 minutes.
Between 50°F and 60°F (10°C – 15°C): Feed no more than 2 times daily. Monitor your fish closely and only feed during the warmest part of the day when they are active enough to digest their food.
Below 50°F (10°C): Stop feeding entirely, or transition to a highly digestible cold-water wheat-germ diet, as the digestive systems of Koi and pond fish largely shut down in cold water.
