Hikari Tropical Diets
A wide variety of diets for tropical fish, each offering unique characteristics which enable it to be readily accepted by the specific fish it was developed for. This attention to detail allows you to be confident your choice will be quickly devoured by even the most finicky eaters.


Scientific diet for super-sized carnivorous fish. Large, easy-to-feed sinking pellets reduce parasite or bacteria transfer common with live foods. Nutritionally complete to offer higher levels of necessary vitamins and minerals. Great for large catfish.
- A unique blend of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and amino acids all perfectly balanced to offer a daily diet most really BIG carnivores love
- Free of unwanted parasites and bacteria which are common hitch hikers with most live foods
- Higher levels of carotenoids promote the development of brilliant colors not common in carnivorous fish kept in an indoor aquarium void of natural sunlight
- Key ingredients in this rapidly sinking pellet allow us to produce a diet that helps most really BIG monster fish develop their true form over time
- Absorbs water rapidly, taking on the texture of a live fish
- A highly flavorful nutrient mix
- Contains stabilized vitamin C to support immune system health
- Each pellet is the nutritional equivalent of from 4.3 to 6.5 live goldfish (mixed in package to address mixed carnivore tanks)
Guaranteed Analysis | |||||
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Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Crude Fiber | Moisture | Ash | |
min. 45.0% | min. 5.0% | max. 3.0% | max. 10.0% | max. 14.0% | |
Phosphorous | Vitamin A | Vitamin D3 | Vitamin E | Ascorbic Acid | |
min. 1.0% | min. 18,000 IU/kg | min. 2,700 IU/kg | min. 1,900 IU/kg | min. 460 mg/kg |
Hikari Massivore Delite Nuggets
SKU | Size | Add | |
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$84.79 $59.49 | 69 Points |
22066 |
2.2 lbs |
Out of Stock |

A scientifically formulated diet for larger top feeding fish, like arowana and other monster fish, that takes on a live-fish-like texture when put in water. An extremely flavorful, color enhancing diet with more balanced nutrient profile than live foods without the fear of parasites or bacteria issues.
- Can completely eliminate the need for live fish feeding
- A unique blend of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and amino acids all perfectly balanced to offer a daily diet most larger top-feeding carnivores love
- Free of unwanted parasites and bacteria which are common hitch hikers with most live foods
- Higher levels of carotenoids promote the development of brilliant colors not common in carnivorous fish kept in an indoor aquarium void of natural sunlight
- Absorbs water rapidly taking on a texture of a live fish
- A highly flavorful, easily digested nutrient mix
- Contains stabilized vitamin C to support immune system health
- Each stick offers the caloric equivalent of approximately one live goldfish
Guaranteed Analysis | |||||
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Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Crude Fiber | Moisture | Ash | |
min. 40.0% | min. 4.0% | max. 3.0% | max. 10.0% | max. 14.0% | |
Phosphorous | Vitamin A | Vitamin D3 | Vitamin E | Ascorbic Acid | |
min. 1.0% | min. 19,000 IU/kg | min. 2,800 IU/kg | min. 2,000 IU/kg | min. 490 mg/kg |
Hikari Jumbo CarniSticks
SKU | Size | Pellet | Add | |
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$66.79 $46.79 | 45 Points |
21642 |
17.6 oz |
Stick |

Ideal For All Carnivores. Developed to provide well-balanced nutrition and superior color enhancement of the natural colors of most larger carnivorous fish. Great for all types of freshwater fish, picky eaters!
- A unique blend of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and amino acids all perfectly balanced to offer a daily diet most carnivores love
- Free of unwanted parasites and bacteria which are common hitchhikers with most live foods
- Higher levels of carotenoids promote the development of brilliant colors not common in carnivorous fish kept in an indoor aquarium void of natural sunlight
- Key ingredients in this rapidly sinking pellet allow us to produce a diet that helps most carnivores develop their true form over time
- Absorbs water rapidly taking on a texture of a live fish
- Contains stabilized vitamin C to support immune system health
- Each pellet offers a nutrient mix offering higher digestible protein levels carnivores need
Guaranteed Analysis | |||||
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Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Crude Fiber | Moisture | Ash | |
min. 47.0% | min. 5.0% | max. 3.0% | max. 10.0% | max. 17.0% | |
Phosphorous | Vitamin A | Vitamin D3 | Vitamin E | Ascorbic Acid | |
min. 1.0% | min. 19,000 IU/kg | min. 2,900 IU/kg | min. 2,000 IU/kg | min. 510 mg/kg |
Hikari Sinking Carnivore Pellets
SKU | Size | Pellet | Add | |
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$98.99 $69.49 | 81 Points |
21966 |
2.20 lb |
Pellet |

The world’s 1st probiotic enhanced blood red parrot diet. Free of any hormones and formulated with a number of natural color enhancing ingredients, expect outstanding form and superb coloration. Best of all the highly digestible ingredients along with the inclusion of our Hikari-Germ help reduce waste and thereby help improve water quality with continued use.
- Beneficial living microorganisms Hikari-Germ™ that promote rapid, fat-deposit-free growth and desirable form
- Superior color enhancing effect derived from our scientifically developed, Hikari™ Aquatic lab verified formula, including Chili Pepper, Phaffia Yeast, Krill, Astaxanthin, Canthaxanthin and Marigold Flower Meal to help your red parrot retain their true natural beauty year round
- Contains stabilized vitamin C which supports immune system health
- Excellent nutrition to promote a long, health-filled life
Guaranteed Analysis | |||||
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Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Crude Fiber | Moisture | Ash | B.Subtilis |
min. 40.0% | min. 5.0% | max. 2.0% | max. 10.0% | max. 13.0% | min. 1.0x106 CFU/g |
Phosphorous | Vitamin A | Vitamin D3 | Vitamin E | Ascorbic Acid | |
min. 1.3% | min. 14,000 IU/kg | min. 2,100 IU/kg | min. 460 IU/kg | min. 320mg/kg |
Hikari Blood-Red Parrot+
SKU | Size | Pellet | Add | |
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$28.79 $24.49 | 20 Points |
16333 |
11.7 Ounces |
Medium Pellet - 4.0 - 5.5 mm |

Sinking Cichlid Excel is specially formulated for herbivorous (plant eating) fish. This formula combines wheat-germ, spirulina, vitamins and minerals to provide a diet that is extremely nutritious. Our easy to digest pellet provides powerful color enhancement and promotes outstanding growth characteristics.
- High in wheat-germ to improve digestibility
- Contains pure-cultured spirulina to rapidly enhance colors
- Lower protein levels herbivorous and omnivorous species require
- Contains stabilized vitamin C to support immune system health
- High vitamin E content offers increased amino acids levels
- Linolenic acid promotes healthy organs and active reproduction
Guaranteed Analysis | |||||
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Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Crude Fiber | Moisture | Ash | |
min. 37.0% | min. 6.0% | max. 3.0% | max. 10.0% | max. 15.0% | |
Phosphorous | Vitamin A | Vitamin D3 | Vitamin E | Ascorbic Acid | |
min. 0.8% | min. 18,000 IU/kg | min. 2,700 IU/kg | min. 570 IU/kg | min. 410 mg/kg |
Hikari Cichlid Sinking Excel
SKU | Size | Pellet | Add | |
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$53.29 $39.99 | 36 Points |
14666 |
2.2 lb |
Mini Pellet |

Color enhancing, daily diet for all types of cichlids and larger tropical fish. Great for oscars too! Hikari Cichlid Gold contains special color enhancers designed to bring out the natural beauty and proper form. We utilize the highest grade of ingredients formulated in exacting quantities to produce diets that will bring the brilliant colors of your fish to life!
- High in carotene and NS Germ
- High protein levels, improving growth rates
- Brings out natural, brilliant colors while reducing washed out colors
- Contains stabilized vitamin C to support immune system health
- Vitamin E offers increased amino acid levels
- Also great for larger tropical fish
Guaranteed Analysis | |||||
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Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Crude Fiber | Moisture | Ash | |
min. 40.0% | min. 7.0% | max. 4.0% | max. 10.0% | max. 15.0% | |
Phosphorous | Vitamin A | Vitamin D3 | Vitamin E | Ascorbic Acid | |
min. 1.0% | min. 15,000 IU/kg | min. 2,300 IU/kg | min. 500 IU/kg | min. 340 mg/kg |
Hikari Sinking Cichlid Gold
SKU | Size | Pellet | Add | |
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$39.99 $29.99 | 27 Points |
04666 |
2.2 lb |
Mini Pellet |
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$39.99 $29.99 | 27 Points |
04766 |
2.2 lb |
Medium Pellet |

Hikari Tropical Algae Wafers were specifically developed for the hard to feed plecostomus and other algae eating bottom feeders. Accept no substitutes, request the first and finest disc shaped diet for your herbivorous fish!
- High levels of vegetable matter that algae eaters prefer and love
- With stabilized vitamin C to support immune system health
- Unique raised disc shape helps duplicate plecos natural feeding action
- Specifically formulated with a perfect texture that doesn't dissolve readily
- Great for saltwater fish too
Guaranteed Analysis | |||||
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Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Crude Fiber | Moisture | Ash | |
min. 33.0% | min. 4.0% | max. 3.0% | max. 10.0% | max. 17.0% | |
Phosphorous | Vitamin A | Vitamin D3 | Vitamin E | Ascorbic Acid | |
min. 0.8% | min. 8,700 IU/kg | min. 1,300 IU/kg | min. 1,700 IU/kg | min. 190 mg/kg |
Hikari Algae Wafers
SKU | Size | Add | |
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$21.99 $15.49 | 15 Points |
21328 |
8.80 oz. |
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$84.99 $59.79 | 58 Points |
21566 |
2.20 lb |
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$78.99 $55.29 | 54 Points |
21366 |
2.20 lb |
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$105.49 $73.99 | 72 Points |
21466 |
2.20 lb |

Food Sticks are a complete, nutritionally balanced formulation, developed for top-feeding carnivorous fish whose main diet of live food tends to cause nutritional deficiencies. Using Food Sticks instead of live foods reduces the chance of infection from parasites or bacteria found in most live foods.
- Can completely eliminate the need for live fish feeding
- A unique blend of proteins, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, minerals and amino acids all perfectly balanced to offer a daily diet most top-feeding carnivores love
- Free of unwanted parasites and bacteria which are common hitch hikers with most live foods
- Higher levels of carotenoids promote the development of brilliant colors not common in carnivorous fish kept in an indoor aquarium void of natural sunlight
- Absorbs water rapidly taking on a texture of a live fish
- Contains stabilized vitamin C to support immune system health
- Three sticks offer the caloric equivalent to approximately one live goldfish
Guaranteed Analysis | |||||
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Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Crude Fiber | Moisture | Ash | |
min. 40.0% | min. 4.0% | max. 3.0% | max. 10.0% | max. 14.0% | |
Phosphorous | Vitamin A | Vitamin D3 | Vitamin E | Ascorbic Acid | |
min. 1.0% | min. 19,000 IU/kg | min. 2,800 IU/kg | min. 2,000 IU/kg | min. 490 mg/kg |
Hikari Food Sticks
SKU | Size | Pellet | Add | |
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$109.49 $76.79 | 75 Points |
21766 |
2.20 lb |
Stick |

Color enhancing, daily diet for all types of cichlids and larger tropical fish. Great for oscars too! Hikari Cichlid Gold contains special color enhancers designed to bring out the natural beauty and proper form of cichlids and other larger tropical fish. We utilize the highest grade of ingredients formulated in exacting quantities to produce a food that will bring the brilliant colors of your fish to life!
- High in carotene and protein levels, improving growth rates
- Brings out natural, brilliant colors while reducing washed out colors
- Contains stabilized vitamin C to support immune system health
- Vitamin E offers increased amino acid levels
- Higher feed efficiency than competitive foods in this class
Guaranteed Analysis | |||||
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Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Crude Fiber | Moisture | Ash | |
min. 40.0% | min. 4.0% | max. 4.0% | max. 10.0% | max. 15.0% | |
Phosphorous | Vitamin A | Vitamin D3 | Vitamin E | Ascorbic Acid | |
min. 1.0% | min. 14,000 IU/kg | min. 2,200 IU/kg | min. 470 IU/kg | min. 320 mg/kg |
Hikari Cichlid Gold
SKU | Size | Pellet Size | Add | |
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$299.99 $209.99 | 245 Points |
04489 |
22 lbs. |
Large Pellets |

Another Hikari world first, a blood-worm-like stick that offers outstanding nutrition and color enhancing capacity you have to see to believe. An outstanding addition to any daily feeding plan, this uniquely formulated diet will offer growth and immune system support too!
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Incredible Color Enhancing Effect
- Carefully selected color enhancing ingredients and a scientifically blended nutrient mix help bring out the brilliant colors of your fish, rapidly! A Worm-Like Stick With A Purpose
- A unique stick that readily moves with the current while slowly and randomly moving through the water column like live food would. A Completely Safe Live Food Alternative
- The uniquely balanced formulation offers nutrition live worms simply cannot, without the parasite or bacteria risks. Unique Ingredients Offer Outstanding Taste
- The inclusion of mealworms and other carefully selected and tasty ingredients make this a delicious offering most tropical fish immediately attack.
Feed two to three times daily the amount your fish will completely consume in a few minutes. Care should be taken to avoid over-feeding and always remove uneaten food after feeding period to avoid water quality issues.
Ideal for: Bettas, Guppies, Tetras, Gouramis, Discus, Angelfish & Other Smaller Tropical Fish.
Nutrition | ||||
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Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Crude Fiber | Moisture | Ash |
min. 46.0% | min. 7.0% | max. 5.0% | max. 10.0% | max. 13.0% |
Phosphorus | Vitamin A | Vitamin D3 | Vitamin E | Ascorbic Acid |
min. 1.0% | min. 15,000 IU/kg | min. 2,300 IU/kg | min. 970 IU/kg | min. 350 mg/kg |
Hikari Vibra Bites
SKU | Size | Add | |
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$6.79 $5.99 | 5 Points |
22206 |
1.23 Ounces |
Out of Stock |
$9.99 $8.99 | 7 Points |
22215 |
2.57 Ounces |
Out of Stock |
$27.49 $24.49 | 61 Points |
22231 |
9.8 Ounces |