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Hikari 2.2-Pound Sinking Cichlid Gold Pellets for Pets, Medium

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$26.16

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About this item

  • Sinking pellet that will not cloud water
  • High In Astaxanthin
  • Brings Out Natural, Brilliant Colors
  • Supports immune system health
  • Great for larger tropical fish also



Product Description

About Hikari

Hikari, the "originator" of Species Specific and premium aquatics diets has been copied by many, but our loyal customers know they can always depend on our products to offer their aquatic pets the finest in scientifically balanced nutrition. For almost 140 years we've spent considerable time exploring natural habitats of fish, breeding fish in our own facilities, producing diets in our own factories, processing every shipment through our own facilities and researching the impact our diets have over time. These unique insights into the nutritional needs of fish give a competitive advantage no other fish food maker can duplicate and allow us to produce species specific diets that will not only maintain your aquatic pets' health, but assist you in keeping your aquarium or pond in top form.

We make the health and longevity of the fish and the aquatic environment they live in our first priority. Focusing on bringing about success to the hobbyist through exacting nutrition has allowed us to develop a brand name synonymous with superior quality. Consider using Hikari, because you love your aquatic pets as much as they love you!

Why Customers Choose Hikari

Lake Malawi

RESEARCH

We feel it's our duty to constantly investigate the natural ecology of fish to make the best food for them. Our exploration to Irian Jaya, Lake Malawi in Africa, Guiana highland, the Indian Ocean, the jungle of Southeast Asia and the Holy River Ayeyawady and others, offer us many secrets to fish health, coloration, breeding requirements, water conditions and quality.

Cichlid

SPECIES SPECIFIC DIETS

Hikari offers a wide variety of diets for different species of fish, each offering unique characteristics which enable it to be readily accepted by the specific fish it was developed for, which is where Species Specific originated. This attention to detail allows you to be confident your choice will be quickly devoured by even the most finicky eaters.

Lab

TECHNOLOGY

Our first hand experience breeding and raising fish, and the scientific data we can collect during this process, give us a clear road map for future product improvements and enhancements. Hikari uses actual experience and physical practice instead of marketing schemes or unproven theory to develop our premium aquatic diets!

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Geoff Rezewski
July 19, 2025
the quality and the consistency of the food is excellent. my fish seem to like it and look healty and vibrant. using it in a Mbuna aquarium.one great thing is the food doesn't cloud the water or break apart as some other foods do. i would recommend to anyone looking for a good food at an unbeatable price
Hugo Lopez
May 24, 2025
High protein. I like they easily sink, no like others that tend to float for a bit. Fish seem to like it, but it might be a little large depending on your fish. Pellets are about 5mm. See the picture.
Sriprathap
May 15, 2025
Healthy fish food
Dane Nut
May 12, 2025
I can't personally attest to the taste, but my fish seem to love it! 🐠🐟🐔
travis
May 11, 2025
Fish can't eat then I feed med pellets and this says med pellet but it is twice that
Customer
May 2, 2025
I bought it for my big cichlids fish but the particles are too hard and too big for them to eat them . I’m almost fearful they will choke on them ?! I’m not impressed at all with this product
Joseph Gigliotti
March 29, 2025
My African cichlids just love it
Nam
March 25, 2025
What I expected from Hikari great food
Anastasia Marrero
February 15, 2025
Quality is always fresh and my monster fish especially my RTC LOVES this pellet. My Plecos are huge as well as my other fish as this is perfect for my growing "kids". I am concerned with the price. Also the fact that it only comes in a 2.2 and not a 5lb or even a 10. I have quite a few monsters as well as 6 tanks. I need to get this a few times per month and Amazon wont allow auto ship. I need something bigger!!!
brandon t
February 5, 2025
I have large oscar and enderlicheri bichir..... they eat alot. I've gone thru 13 bags of this over the past 3 years or so. Consistent every time. Way better value buying in large bag vs 9 oz bag.
Brandon
December 28, 2024
I’ve been using Hikari sinking pellets for a while and they’re great for my fish. They seem to love them, and the water stays pretty clean. However, this time my order had a lot of crumbs in the bag, which was kind of disapointing. Usually, the pellets are in great shape, but this batch was messier than usual. Still a solid product, just hoping for better quality control next time!
Judge P
December 11, 2024
After two years of buying the 2.2 lb bags of Hikari Sinking Cichlid Gold (Medium), I can say with confidence—this is the smart buy for serious fishkeepers. I switched to the sinking version when I noticed some of my cichlids preferred feeding lower in the tank, and it’s been a total win.🟢 Why it’s a game-changer:Sinks quickly and evenly, ideal for bottom-feeding cichlids or more timid ones that avoid the surface.Same legendary color-enhancing formula as the floating pellets—bright reds and oranges, even on older fish.Buying in bulk saves me money and trips. One bag lasts a long time, even with multiple tanks.Despite the size, the pellets don’t break apart or cloud the water, which is rare for sinking foods.šŸ”“ Things to know:The medium pellets are a bit too large for smaller fish, so not ideal for juveniles—go for the mini size in that case.Store it in an airtight container once opened to keep it fresh longer (it’s a big bag!).šŸ’” Pro Tip: This is especially great for species like Oscars, Jack Dempseys, and Severums—all of mine thrive on this as a daily staple.After two solid years, my fish still rush to the bottom the moment these hit the water. If you’ve got mid- to large-sized cichlids and want a cleaner, more natural feeding method—this is it.
Angela āœŒļøšŸ–¤šŸ™šŸŒ±šŸŒ¬šŸ¤™
November 26, 2024
These sinking pellets are the best we have found anywhere. Our fish need the sinking pellets so they can eat it easier. Love this stuff.
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