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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.

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Description

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.

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