Saki Hikari balance Small Sinking
R 5,340.00 – Sold Out
Set the perfect foundation for your future champions with Saki-Hikari Balance (Small 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 juvenile and smaller Koi.
The specialized sinking formulation is a game-changer for ponds with mixed sizes, heavy surface currents, or timid young fish. It allows shy bottom-feeding juveniles to consume their meals comfortably without competing against larger, aggressive surface feeders. Furthermore, the inclusion of the legendary Hikari-Germ™ probiotics ensures your growing Koi maintain optimal digestive health and a flawless body shape, all while drastically improving the water quality of your pond.
Key Features & Benefits
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Sinking Pellet Formulation: Perfect for timid, easily startled juvenile Koi that hesitate to feed at the surface. Sinking pellets reduce feeding stress and ensure that smaller fish get their fair share of nutrition without having to compete with jumbo surface feeders.
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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 growing Koi digest their food more efficiently, they produce significantly less waste.
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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 biological burden on your pond's filtration system.
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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.
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Small Pellet Size: The perfect bite-sized nutrition for young, growing Koi. These sinking 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.
Technical Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Diet Type | Daily Maintenance / Growth |
| Pellet Size | Small (Approx. 3.5 mm – 4.0 mm) |
| Ideal Fish Size | Up to 8 inches (Up to 20 cm) |
| Minimum Water Temp | 59°F (15°C) |
| Key Additives | Hikari-Germ™ Probiotics |
| Pellet Type | Sinking |
Feeding Guide
To maximize the growth and health benefits of Saki-Hikari Balance for your juvenile Koi, adjust your feeding schedule based on your pond's water temperature and their activity level:
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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.
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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.
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Below 59°F (15°C): We recommend transitioning your young Koi to a highly digestible cold-water diet, such as Saki-Hikari Multi Season, as their metabolism begins to naturally slow down.
