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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.

Koi & Pond Fish Food
Staple Koi Food

Everyday koi and goldfish diets with balanced protein, vitamins, and minerals. Supports steady growth, immunity, and year-round vitality.

Color Enhancing Koi Food

Boost vibrant reds, whites, and golds with spirulina-rich diets. Designed to intensify koi coloration while maintaining health.

Growth Koi Food (High Protein)

High-protein koi diets for rapid development and strong muscle formation. Perfect for young koi in warm water.

Goldfish Food & Pellets

Balanced goldfish diets for ponds and aquariums. Floating and sinking options support digestion, color, and long lifespans.

Koi & Goldfish Treats (Snacks & Sticks)

Reward koi and goldfish with healthy treats. From shrimp to snack sticks, add variety and fun to feeding time.

Sinking Fish Pellets

Perfect for bottom-feeding koi and goldfish, sinking pellets ensure complete nutrition, reduce competition, and support healthy digestion.

Pond Fish Supplements (Probiotics & Vitamins)

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.

Tropical & Carnivorous Fish Foods

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.

Turtle Food & Pellets

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.

Wheat Germ Koi Food

Highly digestible wheat germ diets for spring and fall feeding. Reduce stress and strengthen koi and goldfish during cooler water temps.

Automatic Pond Fish Feeders

Keep koi and goldfish on schedule with automatic pond feeders. Reliable, portion-controlled meals keep your pond balanced and fish thriving.

All Fish Food - Pond Koi & Goldfish

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 ProteinCrude FatCrude FiberMoistureAsh
min. 34.0%min. 3.0%max. 5.0%max. 10.0%max. 13.0%
PhosphorusVitamin AVitamin D3Vitamin EAscorbic Acid
min. 1.0%min. 8,400 IU/kgmin. 1,200 IU/kgmin. 1,200 IU/kgmin. 180 mg/kg
Hikari Staple Fish Food - Floating

Hikari Staple Fish Food - Floating

  SKU Size Pellet Size Add
01227
17.6 Ounces
Small Pellets 2.7 - 4.0 mm
01373
17.6 Ounces
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm
01442
17.6 Ounces
Large Pellets 7.2 - 9.0 mm
01270
4.4 lbs
Small Pellets 2.7 - 4.0 mm
01370
4.4 lbs
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm
01470
4.4 lbs
Large Pellets 7.2 - 9.0 mm
01282
11 lbs
Small Pellets 2.7 - 4.0 mm
Out of Stock
01382
11 lbs
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm
Out of Stock
01482
11 lbs
Large Pellets 7.2 - 9.0 mm
Out of Stock
01289
22 lbs
Small Pellets 2.7 - 4.0 mm
01389
22 lbs
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm
01189
22 lbs
Baby Pellets 1.7 - 2.0 mm
Out of Stock
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 Protein42% min. Crude Fat 6% min.
Crude Fiber4% max. Moisture9% max.
Crude Ash 8% max. Calcium2% min.
Phosphorous0.7% min.
Dainichi Premium Koi Food

Dainichi Premium Koi Food

  SKU Size Pellet Size Add
01216
5.5 lbs
Small Pellets
01222
5.5 lbs
Medium Pellets
01232
5.5 lbs
Large Pellets
02223
11 lbs
Medium Pellets
01233
11 lbs
Large Pellets
11223
11 lbs
Medium Pellets (sinking)
02233
22 lbs
Medium Pellets
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

Tetra Pond Food Sticks - Floating

  SKU Size Quantity Add
16354
3.53 oz
1
Tetra Floating Food Sticks, 1 lbs.
$18.09 $16.95 | 35 Points
16482
1 lbs.
1
Tetra Floating Food Sticks, 1.72 lbs.
$24.49 $19.97 | 50 Points
16483
1.72 lbs.
1
16357
2.53 lbs. Reusable Bucket
1
Tetra Floating Food Sticks, 3.75 lbs.
$41.89 $37.72 | 94 Points
16484
3.75 lbs
1
Tetra Floating Pond Sticks 6.51lbs
$65.99 $58.97 | 147 Points
16488
6.6 lbs
1
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

Microbe-Lift Variety Mix Fish Food - Floating

  SKU Size Add
Microbe-Lift Variety Mix, 11 Ounces
$23.14 $16.95 | 42 Points
20234
11 Ounces
Microbe-Lift Variety Mix 2 lbs. 4 Ounces
$38.02 $30.42 | 76 Points
20235
2 lbs. 4 Ounces
Microbe-Lift Variety Mix, 5 lbs.
$73.38 $48.95 | 112 Points
20236
5 lbs
Microbe-Lift Variety Mix 14 lbs. 8 Ounces
$128.78 $76.95 | 192 Points
20237
14 lbs. 8 Ounces
Microbe-Lift Variety Mix Koi Food - 40 lbs
$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

Tetra Koi Vibrance - Floating Sticks

  SKU Size Quantity Add
Tetra Koi Vibrance, 4.94 Ounces
$7.79 $6.97 | 17 Points
16359
4.94 oz
1
Tetra Koi Vibrance, 1.43 lbs.
$21.79 $19.67 | 49 Points
16494
1.43 lbs
1
Tetra Koi Vibrance, 2.42 lbs.
$29.99 $26.97 | 67 Points
16485
2.5 lbs
1
16459
3.31 lbs Bucket
1
Tetra Koi Vibrance, 5.18 lbs.
$52.99 $47.67 | 119 Points
16486
5.18 lbs
1
Tetra Koi Vibrance, 8.27 lbs.
$79.99 $71.97 | 180 Points
16491
8.27 lbs
1
Tetra Koi Vibrance Koi Food 40L - 16.5 lbs
$119.99 $107.97 | 270 Points
16458
16.5 lbs
1
Tetra Koi Vibrance 40L (2 Pack) (16.5 lbs.)
$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 thanCrude fat not less thanCrude fiber not more thanPhosphorus ℗ not less thanAsh 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

Blue Ridge Growth Blend (Mini & Standard Pellets) Fish Food - Floating

  SKU Size Pellet Size Add
40201
2 lbs
Standard & Mini Mix
40501
5 lbs
Standard & Mini Mix
40522
14 lbs
Standard & Mini Mix
Out of Stock
40521
14 lbs
Standard & Mini Mix
40251
25 lbs
Standard & Mini Mix
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 ProteinCrude FatCrude FiberMoistureAsh
min. 35.0%min. 3.0%max. 5.0%max. 10.0%max. 13.0%
PhosphorusVitamin AVitamin D3Vitamin EAscorbic Acid
min. 1.0%min. 8,200 IU/kgmin. 1,200 IU/kgmin. 1,200 IU/kgmin. 180 mg/kg
Hikari Gold - Floating

Hikari Gold - Floating

  SKU Size Pellet Size Add
02242
17.6 Ounces
Small Pellets 2.7 - 4.0 mm
02342
17.6 Ounces
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm
02370
4.4 lbs
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm
02228
11 lbs
Small Pellets 2.7 - 4.0 mm
02382
11 lbs
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm
02482
11 lbs
Large Pellets 7.2 - 9.0 mm
Out of Stock
02189
22 lbs
Baby Pellets 1.7-2.0 mm
02289
22 lbs
Small Pellets 2.7 - 4.0 mm
02389
22 lbs
Medium Pellets 4.0 - 5.5 mm
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.

Daily feeding

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 food
Cool water

Wheat germ fish food

Use in spring and fall when water is cooler and fish need an easier-to-digest food.

Shop wheat germ fish food
Warm water

Growth fish food

Higher-protein formulas for active fish, young koi, and ponds where development and size are the goal.

Shop growth fish food
Color support

Color enhancing fish food

Helpful when fish are actively feeding and you want to support stronger reds, oranges, whites, and golds.

Shop color enhancing food
Bottom feeding

Sinking fish pellets

Good for bottom-feeding fish, shy fish, or ponds where floating food is not ideal.

Shop sinking fish pellets
Repeat buyers

Bulk and value food

Better for larger ponds, frequent feeding, and customers who want a lower cost per pound.

Shop Blue Ridge bulk food

Seasonal 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.

Fish 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.

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