š Overview
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Premium sinking pellet food for marine carnivorous and some omnivorous fish.
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Designed to mimic a natural marine diet, providing high-quality protein and fat for growth and health.
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Contains beneficial probiotics (Hikari-Germā¢) to improve digestion, nutrient absorption, and reduce waste, helping maintain water quality.
š Nutritional Information
| Component | Value |
|---|---|
| Crude Protein | ā„ 47% |
| Crude Fat | ā„ 12% |
| Crude Fiber | ā¤ 3% |
| Moisture | ā¤ 10% |
| Ash | ā¤ 14% |
| Phosphorus | ā„ 1% |
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Made with marine-derived proteins such as fish meal and krill.
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Slow-sinking design allows fish at different tank levels to feed comfortably.
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Probiotics aid digestion, reduce waste output, and help maintain cleaner water.
šÆ Suitable For
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Marine carnivorous fish: groupers, lionfish, triggers, wrasses, hawkfish, basslets, puffers, etc.
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Omnivorous marine fish that benefit from high protein.
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Fish that are picky eaters or difficult to feed with live/frozen food.
ā Key Benefits
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High protein and fat: Supports growth, energy, and muscle development.
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Probiotics: Improve digestion, nutrient absorption, and reduce waste.
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Sinking pellet design: Suitable for mid-water and bottom feeders, avoiding issues like air gulping.
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Palatable: Readily accepted by many carnivorous marine fish.
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āReef-likeā nutrition: Supports coloration, growth, and overall health.
š½ļø Feeding Guidelines
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Feed only what fish consume in about 1 minute, up to 2ā3 times daily.
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Remove uneaten pellets promptly to maintain water quality.
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Can be used as a regular staple diet; benefits of probiotics are maximized with consistent feeding.
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Ensure proper filtration and regular water changes, as protein-rich feeds can increase bioload.
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Gradually introduce to species accustomed to live or frozen feed.
ā ļø Limitations
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Not suitable for herbivorous or algae-eating marine fish.
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Overfeeding can still cause water pollution.
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Variety is recommended ā occasional live/frozen food can benefit behavior and nutrition.
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Some shy or sensitive fish may take time to accept pellets.
š Summary
Saki-Hikari Marine Carnivore 40āÆg is an excellent complete pellet diet for marine carnivores and omnivores. It supports growth, health, and coloration, reduces waste through probiotics, and is suitable for fish that are picky or difficult to feed. Best used as a staple diet with proper portion control and good aquarium maintenance.
