Koi & Pond Fish Food
Shop koi food and pond fish food by season, water temperature, pellet size, and feeding goal. Start with staple food for daily feeding, use wheat germ in cooler spring and fall water, and choose growth, color-enhancing, sinking, or bulk food when your pond needs something more specific.
Quick guide: Cool water: Wheat Germ | Daily feeding: Staple | Warm water: Growth or Color Enhancing | Bottom feeding: Sinking Pellets | Vacation feeding: Automatic Feeders
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General feeding guidance only. Always follow the product label and adjust for fish activity, water quality, season, and pond conditions.

Everyday koi and goldfish diets with balanced protein, vitamins, and minerals. Supports steady growth, immunity, and year-round vitality.
Boost vibrant reds, whites, and golds with spirulina-rich diets. Designed to intensify koi coloration while maintaining health.
High-protein koi diets for rapid development and strong muscle formation. Perfect for young koi in warm water.
Balanced goldfish diets for ponds and aquariums. Floating and sinking options support digestion, color, and long lifespans.
Reward koi and goldfish with healthy treats. From shrimp to snack sticks, add variety and fun to feeding time.
Perfect for bottom-feeding koi and goldfish, sinking pellets ensure complete nutrition, reduce competition, and support healthy digestion.
Boost your pond fish’s diet with targeted fish food supplements. These formulas add extra vitamins, probiotics, and nutrients to support digestion, color enhancement, and immune health.
Fuel exotic species with our tropical and carnivorous fish foods. Crafted for predators and meat-eating fish, these high-protein diets mimic natural feeding habits while promoting muscle growth, vibrant coloration, and long-term health.
Keep your turtles strong and active with complete nutrition from our turtle foods Floating sticks and pellets provide the right balance of proteins, vitamins, and minerals to support shell development, bone strength, and overall vitality.
Highly digestible wheat germ diets for spring and fall feeding. Reduce stress and strengthen koi and goldfish during cooler water temps.
Keep koi and goldfish on schedule with automatic pond feeders. Reliable, portion-controlled meals keep your pond balanced and fish thriving.
Complete pond fish food selection for koi and goldfish. Floating, sinking, and seasonal diets for year-round care.
Our Most Popular Fish Food
Preferred Daily Diet For Koi & Other Pond Fish
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 healthy life. High in stabilized vitamin C, Hikari Staple promotes resistance to stress and immunity to infectious disease.
- Will Not Cloud The Water
- Floating Pellet: Allows easy monitoring of amount eaten; Helps eliminate over-feeding;
- Reduces water quality problems; More Economical.
- Contains Stabilized Vitamin C: Promotes resistance to stress; Promotes resistance to infectious disease; Promotes a long, healthy life.
- Excellent Daily Diet: Great basic nutrition; No color enhancing capacity
Feeding Suggestions: When water temperature is consistently above 60°F, feed one to two times daily. When water temperature is consistently above 70°F, feed two to four times daily. Please do not exceed the amount your fish will eat within three to five minutes of feeding. Remove all remaining food after the feeding period to avoid over-feeding and the water quality problems which can result from this action.
| Guaranteed Analysis | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Crude Fiber | Moisture | Ash |
| min. 34.0% | min. 3.0% | max. 5.0% | max. 10.0% | max. 13.0% |
| Phosphorus | Vitamin A | Vitamin D3 | Vitamin E | Ascorbic Acid |
| min. 1.0% | min. 8,400 IU/kg | min. 1,200 IU/kg | min. 1,200 IU/kg | min. 180 mg/kg |
Hikari Staple Fish Food - Floating
| SKU | Size | Pellet Size | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$14.49 $10.29 | 26 Points |
01227 |
17.6 Ounces |
Small Pellets 2.7 - 4.0 mm |
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$14.49 $10.29 | 26 Points |
01373 |
17.6 Ounces |
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm |
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$14.49 $10.29 | 26 Points |
01442 |
17.6 Ounces |
Large Pellets 7.2 - 9.0 mm |
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$51.79 $36.29 | 91 Points |
01270 |
4.4 lbs |
Small Pellets 2.7 - 4.0 mm |
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$51.79 $36.29 | 91 Points |
01370 |
4.4 lbs |
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm |
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$51.79 $36.29 | 91 Points |
01470 |
4.4 lbs |
Large Pellets 7.2 - 9.0 mm |
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$96.99 $67.99 | 170 Points |
01282 |
11 lbs |
Small Pellets 2.7 - 4.0 mm |
Out of Stock |
$96.99 $67.99 | 170 Points |
01382 |
11 lbs |
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm |
Out of Stock |
$96.99 $67.99 | 170 Points |
01482 |
11 lbs |
Large Pellets 7.2 - 9.0 mm |
Out of Stock |
$174.99 $122.99 | 307 Points |
01289 |
22 lbs |
Small Pellets 2.7 - 4.0 mm |
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$174.99 $122.99 | 307 Points |
01389 |
22 lbs |
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm |
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$241.99 $169.99 | 425 Points |
01189 |
22 lbs |
Baby Pellets 1.7 - 2.0 mm |
Out of Stock |
$174.99 $122.99 | 307 Points |
01489 |
22 lbs |
Large Pellets 7.2 - 9.0 mm |
Out of Stock |
Offering both superb and easily controlled color enhancement, Premium is packed with the highest quality of marine and vegetable proteins to double as a strong growth food. Dainichi’s standout two-step application of crucial vitamins and minerals, notably Vitamins C and E, fortifies your Koi’s vibrance, sheen, and whites, bringing out their best. Also, includes calcium montmorillonite clay, replicating the natural ingestion of mineral particles and working to contain metabolic toxins. Fortified with raw, full-strength vitamins, digestive enzymes, and garlic to bolster your Koi’s health and guard against internal parasites.
From 60ºF +, serve your koi as much as they will eat in five minutes. Ingredient list includes white fish meal, wheat germ and flour, krill, pea protein, spirulina, brewer’s yeast, calcium montmorillonite clay, assorted vitamins and minerals, garlic, protease, and natural gum.
| Guaranteed Analysis | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein | 42% min. | Crude Fat | 6% min. |
| Crude Fiber | 4% max. | Moisture | 9% max. |
| Crude Ash | 8% max. | Calcium | 2% min. |
| Phosphorous | 0.7% min. | ||
Dainichi Premium Koi Food
| SKU | Size | Pellet Size | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$107.00 $95.99 | 240 Points |
01216 |
5.5 lbs |
Small Pellets |
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$107.00 $95.99 | 240 Points |
01222 |
5.5 lbs |
Medium Pellets |
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$107.00 $95.99 | 240 Points |
01232 |
5.5 lbs |
Large Pellets |
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$190.00 $170.99 | 427 Points |
02223 |
11 lbs |
Medium Pellets |
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$190.00 $170.99 | 427 Points |
01233 |
11 lbs |
Large Pellets |
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$190.00 $170.99 | 427 Points |
11223 |
11 lbs |
Medium Pellets (sinking) |
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$344.00 $291.99 | 730 Points |
02233 |
22 lbs |
Medium Pellets |
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$344.00 $291.99 | 730 Points |
22234 |
22 lbs |
Large Pellets |
Tetra pond food sticks have been specifically developed by Tetra to give pond fish a complete, balanced diet as they contain all the animal and vegetable protein that your fish need. Tetra Pond Fish Food sticks quickly soften on the surface making them easy to digest - even for smaller pond fish. An ideal maintenance diet that provides nutrition for energy, longevity, and overall health.
INGREDIENT CHANGE: Tetra recently removed dyes and preservatives. So, you will notice a slightly different appearance to the food.
| Guaranteed Analysis | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min.) | Crude Fat (min.) | Crude Fiber (max.) | Moisture (max.) | Phosphorus (min.) | Ascorbic Acid (VIT.C)(min.) | |
| 28% | 3.5% | 2.0% | 7.0% | 1.0% | 100 mg/lg | |
Tetra Pond Food Sticks - Floating
| SKU | Size | Quantity | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$6.49 $5.82 | 15 Points |
16354 |
3.53 oz |
1 |
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$18.09 $16.95 | 35 Points |
16482 |
1 lbs. |
1 |
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$24.49 $19.97 | 50 Points |
16483 |
1.72 lbs. |
1 |
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$32.29 $29.07 | 73 Points |
16357 |
2.53 lbs. Reusable Bucket |
1 |
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$41.89 $37.72 | 94 Points |
16484 |
3.75 lbs |
1 |
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$65.99 $58.97 | 147 Points |
16488 |
6.6 lbs |
1 |
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$100.29 $90.27 | 226 Points |
16457 |
11 lbs |
1 |
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For all Koi and pond fish
Legacy Variety Mix is the answer for how to feed a complete blend of fruits, greens, carbohydrates, protein, wheat germ, vitamins and probiotics to your koi and pond fish. It contains 25% of each Microbe-Lift's most popular Legacy foods: FRUITS AND GREENS, SUMMER STAPLE, GROWTH AND ENERGY & SUMMER STAPLE w/ MONTMORILLONITE CLAY.
- Pellet size 0.3 -0.5 cm
| Guaranteed Analysis | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min.) | Crude Fat (min.) | Crude Fiber (max.) | Moisture (max.) | Ash (max.) | Phosphorus (min.) | Copper (min.) |
| 37% | 6.25% | 4.5% | 8.5% | 8% | 1.3% | 7 mg/kg |
This floating food must have 70-80% floating to pass inspection. This is not a bad thing because there are always fish in the pond that can't compete with the others and will benefit from the pellets that sink.
Please Note: New to this season you will notice that this food is now one consistent pellet as opposed to 4 distinct pellets. Microbe-Lift made the investment to reformulate the Variety mix to include ALL the nutritional benefits of the formulas of our Summer Staple, Fruits and Greens, Immuno Food, and Growth and Energy into one pellet. The greatest benefit is that it now ensures that every bite of food the fish ingest has the benefits of 4 varieties. An additional improvement is that now the food can be easily used with automatic fish feeders when needed.
Microbe-Lift Variety Mix Fish Food - Floating
| SKU | Size | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|
$23.14 $16.95 | 42 Points |
20234 |
11 Ounces |
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$38.02 $30.42 | 76 Points |
20235 |
2 lbs. 4 Ounces |
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$73.38 $48.95 | 112 Points |
20236 |
5 lbs |
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$128.78 $76.95 | 192 Points |
20237 |
14 lbs. 8 Ounces |
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$270.42 $154.95 | 387 Points |
20289 |
40 lbs (bag) |
Tetra Koi Vibrance meets the exact requirements of Koi which are kept in the U.S. climate. They provide a completely natural and nutritional diet, but contain a higher protein level and a natural color enhancer to keep Koi as active, healthy, and colorful as nature intended.
A highly nutritional diet that brings out vibrant reds and yellows on Koi and ornamental goldfish.
INGREDIENT CHANGE: Tetra recently removed dyes and preservatives. So, you will notice a slightly different appearance to the food.
| Guaranteed Analysis | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein (min.) | Crude Fat (min.) | Crude Fiber (max.) | Moisture (max.) | Phosphorus (min.) | Ascorbic Acid (VIT.C) (min.) | |
| 31% | 5% | 2% | 7% | 1% | 99 mg/lg | |
Tetra Koi Vibrance - Floating Sticks
| SKU | Size | Quantity | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$7.79 $6.97 | 17 Points |
16359 |
4.94 oz |
1 |
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$21.79 $19.67 | 49 Points |
16494 |
1.43 lbs |
1 |
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$29.99 $26.97 | 67 Points |
16485 |
2.5 lbs |
1 |
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$39.89 $35.87 | 90 Points |
16459 |
3.31 lbs Bucket |
1 |
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$52.99 $47.67 | 119 Points |
16486 |
5.18 lbs |
1 |
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$79.99 $71.97 | 180 Points |
16491 |
8.27 lbs |
1 |
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$119.99 $107.97 | 270 Points |
16458 |
16.5 lbs |
1 |
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$239.98 $215.94 | 540 Points |
C16458 |
16.5 lbs |
2 |
This diet is simply a mixture of the mini and large pellet growth foods. Designed for pond owners with mixed sizes of fish in their ponds. Packaged in two, five, fourteen, twenty five and fifty pound bags. Mini pellet size is 1/8" and large pellet size is 3/16".
| Guaranteed analysis | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude protein not less than | Crude fat not less than | Crude fiber not more than | Phosphorus ℗ not less than | Ash not more than | |
| 36% min. | 6% min. | 5% max. | 0.75% max. | 8.50% max. | |
Blue Ridge Growth Blend (Mini & Standard Pellets) Fish Food - Floating
| SKU | Size | Pellet Size | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$19.65 | 49 Points |
40201 |
2 lbs |
Standard & Mini Mix |
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$30.40 | 76 Points |
40501 |
5 lbs |
Standard & Mini Mix |
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40522 |
14 lbs |
Standard & Mini Mix |
Out of Stock |
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$98.90 | 247 Points |
40521 |
14 lbs |
Standard & Mini Mix |
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$121.75 | 304 Points |
40251 |
25 lbs |
Standard & Mini Mix |
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$233.20 | 583 Points |
40215 |
50 lbs |
Standard & Mini Mix |
Excellent Color Enhancing, Daily Diet For All Types Of Koi & Pond Fishes
Hikari Gold is a daily diet, developed through years of koi breeding and showing, to meet the nutritional needs of koi while providing excellent color enhancement. Hikari Gold will bring out the best in your koi and bring you the success you've dreamed of!
- Floating Pellet That Will Not Cloud The Water: Helps eliminate over-feeding; Reduces water quality problems
- Color Enhancement: High in carotene; Brings out natural, brilliant colors while reducing washed out colors
- Contains Stabilized Vitamin C: Promotes resistance to stress and resistance to infectious disease
- Excellent Daily Diet: Outstanding nutrition; High protein levels; Improved growth rates & form.
Feeding Suggestions: When your water temperature is consistently above 60°F but below 70°F, feed one to two times daily. When the water temperature stays above 70°F, feed two to four times daily. Warmer temperatures translates to more activity and the need for more food. Always remove all remaining food after the feeding period to avoid over-feeding and the water quality problems associated with this action.
| Guaranteed Analysis | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Crude Fiber | Moisture | Ash |
| min. 35.0% | min. 3.0% | max. 5.0% | max. 10.0% | max. 13.0% |
| Phosphorus | Vitamin A | Vitamin D3 | Vitamin E | Ascorbic Acid |
| min. 1.0% | min. 8,200 IU/kg | min. 1,200 IU/kg | min. 1,200 IU/kg | min. 180 mg/kg |
Hikari Gold - Floating
| SKU | Size | Pellet Size | Add | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
$21.99 $15.49 | 39 Points |
02242 |
17.6 Ounces |
Small Pellets 2.7 - 4.0 mm |
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$21.99 $15.49 | 39 Points |
02342 |
17.6 Ounces |
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm |
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$82.79 $57.99 | 145 Points |
02370 |
4.4 lbs |
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm |
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$159.99 $111.99 | 280 Points |
02228 |
11 lbs |
Small Pellets 2.7 - 4.0 mm |
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$159.99 $111.99 | 280 Points |
02382 |
11 lbs |
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm |
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$159.99 $111.99 | 280 Points |
02482 |
11 lbs |
Large Pellets 7.2 - 9.0 mm |
Out of Stock |
$344.99 $241.99 | 605 Points |
02189 |
22 lbs |
Baby Pellets 1.7-2.0 mm |
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$296.99 $207.99 | 520 Points |
02289 |
22 lbs |
Small Pellets 2.7 - 4.0 mm |
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$296.99 $207.99 | 520 Points |
02389 |
22 lbs |
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm |
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$296.99 $207.99 | 520 Points |
02489 |
22 lbs |
Large Pellets 7.2 - 9.0 mm |
Out of Stock |
How to choose koi and pond fish food
The easiest way to narrow down pond fish food is to start with water temperature, then choose the formula and pellet size that match how your fish are feeding. Most ponds use staple food as the everyday diet, then rotate in wheat germ, growth, color, sinking, or bulk foods when the season or pond setup calls for it.
Staple fish food
Best for regular feeding when koi and goldfish are active. A staple formula is the safest starting point for most ponds.
Shop staple fish foodWheat germ fish food
Use in spring and fall when water is cooler and fish need an easier-to-digest food.
Shop wheat germ fish foodGrowth fish food
Higher-protein formulas for active fish, young koi, and ponds where development and size are the goal.
Shop growth fish foodColor enhancing fish food
Helpful when fish are actively feeding and you want to support stronger reds, oranges, whites, and golds.
Shop color enhancing foodSinking fish pellets
Good for bottom-feeding fish, shy fish, or ponds where floating food is not ideal.
Shop sinking fish pelletsBulk and value food
Better for larger ponds, frequent feeding, and customers who want a lower cost per pound.
Shop Blue Ridge bulk foodSeasonal koi and pond fish feeding guide
Water temperature matters more than the calendar. Feed based on the actual pond temperature and how active the fish are, not just the month.
Under 50°F
Pause regular feeding. Koi and goldfish digest slowly in cold water.
50-59°F
Feed lightly with wheat germ only when fish are active and looking for food.
60-67°F
Use staple food for regular feeding. Wheat germ can still be useful during temperature swings.
68°F+
Fish are more active. Staple, growth, and color foods can all fit depending on your goal.
- Cold snap: reduce feeding if temperatures drop quickly.
- Warm summer water: watch water quality and avoid overfeeding.
- Uneaten food: remove leftovers and feed less next time.
Pellet size guide
Choose a pellet size the smallest fish in the pond can comfortably eat. In mixed-size ponds, it is usually better to size down or mix pellet sizes than to make small fish compete for oversized food.
Baby / mini pellets
Best for very small koi, small goldfish, and young pond fish.
Small pellets
A good choice for smaller koi, goldfish, and mixed ponds with young fish.
Medium pellets
A common everyday size for many established koi and pond fish.
Large pellets
Best for larger koi when small fish are not competing for the same food.
Popular pond fish food lines
These are useful starting points if a customer already knows the brand or feeding style they prefer.
Tetra Pond Sticks
Floating sticks for everyday pond feeding and easy surface feeding.
Shop Tetra Pond SticksMicrobe-Lift Variety Mix
A blended option for customers who want variety in one food.
Shop Microbe-Lift Variety MixStill not sure? Tell Webb's your pond size, fish size, and water temperature.
Ask a Pond TechFish food FAQs
What is the best everyday koi food?
For most ponds, a staple koi food is the best everyday starting point when fish are active and water temperature is warm enough for regular feeding.
When should I use wheat germ fish food?
Wheat germ is best for cooler spring and fall water because it is easier to digest than many richer warm-season formulas.
Should I buy floating or sinking fish food?
Floating food is easier to monitor because you can see how much fish are eating. Sinking food is useful for bottom-feeding fish, shy fish, or ponds where surface feeding is not working well.
How much should I feed koi and goldfish?
Feed only what the fish will eat in a few minutes, then adjust based on water temperature, fish activity, water quality, and the product label.
Can koi and goldfish eat the same pond food?
Many pond foods are made for both koi and goldfish. Pellet size matters, so choose food that the smaller fish can comfortably eat.













































































