Hikari Staple Koi Food
Hikari Staple Koi Food is an economical daily diet for Koi and other Pond Fish providing complete and balanced nutrition to promote desirable growth and development. Hikari Staple Koi Food is a floating, complete diet which will not cloud your water and contains all the necessary vitamins and minerals. Hikari Staple Koi Food promotes consistent growth and improves resistance to disease.
- Available in Small, Medium and Large Pellet.
| Crude Protein | Crude Fat | Crude Fiber | Moisture | Crude Ash |
| Min. 35% | Min. 3% | Max. 5% | Max 10% | Max 12% |
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Hikari Staple Koi Food – Premium Daily Floating Pellets
Hikari Staple Koi Food is ideal for daily use. Hikari Staple Koi Food contains valuable nutrient complex for vitality & healthy fish.
Hikari Staple Koi food is high in stabilized vitamin C, Hikari Staple Koi Food promotes resistance to stress and immunity to infectious disease. Hikari Staple can be easily portioned and since it stays on the water surface, the Koi fish can easily eat as much as they want to.
- Hikari Staple reduces water quality problems
- Hikari Staple is available in three pellet sizes, including the mini, which is perfectly suited for small koi
| Pellet Size | Small, Medium, Large |
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Frequently Asked Questions – Hikari Staple Koi Food
1. What is Hikari Staple Koi Food used for?
Hikari Staple is a complete daily diet designed to support steady growth, overall health, and balanced nutrition in pond koi. It is ideal as a maintenance food for regular feeding during warmer months.
2. Is Hikari Staple suitable for all koi sizes?
Yes. Hikari Staple is available in different pellet sizes to suit small, medium, and larger koi. Always choose the correct pellet size to ensure easy digestion and prevent waste.
3. How often should I feed Hikari Staple to my koi?
Only provide what the fish can consume within a few minutes to avoid overfeeding and water quality issues.
For 18-30°C (64-86°F) - Feed 2 to 4 times per day the amount your fish will completely consume within 5 minutes.
For 11-18°C (52-64°F) - Feed no more than twice daily the amount your fish will completely consume within 5 minutes. For best results try to feed during the warmer part of the day.
Below 11°C (52°F) - We suggest using Hikari Wheat-Germ Formula, specially designed for lower temperature digestibility.
4. Can I feed Hikari Staple all year round?
Hikari Staple can be fed throughout spring, summer, and early autumn when water temperatures allow normal digestion. In colder winter months, a wheatgerm-based food may be more suitable.
5. Does Hikari Staple float or sink?
Hikari Staple pellets float. Floating food allows you to monitor feeding behaviour, reduce waste, and remove uneaten pellets if necessary.
6. Will this food help improve koi colour?
Hikari Staple is primarily a maintenance and growth-supporting diet. While it supports overall health and condition, it is not a dedicated colour-enhancing formula. For colour improvement, consider supplementing with a colour-specific feed during peak season.
7. Does Hikari Staple help keep pond water clear?
Yes. The highly digestible ingredients help reduce excess waste, which supports better filtration efficiency and improved pond water clarity when combined with proper pond maintenance.
8. What water temperature is best for feeding Hikari Staple?
For best results, feed when pond water temperatures are consistently above 10–12°C. Feeding below this range may reduce digestion efficiency.
9. How should I store Hikari Staple Koi Food?
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight. Keep the bag sealed tightly to maintain freshness and nutritional value.
10. Is Hikari a trusted koi food brand?
Hikari is widely recognised among koi keepers for consistent quality and scientifically developed fish nutrition formulas.
Standard Delivery Monday to Friday, via DPD or APC
You will receive from our courier tracking details once your item has been despatched, please ensure you check your email / mobile number to monitor your parcel in transit.
Delivery costs for standard items in the UK - £5.95
(Surcharges do apply to remote postcodes)
Heavy items - £9.95
Pipe - £14.95
Larger items:
Palletised items - Some large oversize products, typically items weighing more than 30kg, may require delivery via pallet. Standard Pallet charge is approx. £50.00. To ensure there are no delays with delivery, please include a contact number when placing the order.
Overseas – DHL and UPS, cost based on weight / volume at checkout.
Damages
Although we check that items we send are in good condition before despatched and are packed well to prevent damage, it is sometimes inevitable that the occasional item will get broken in transit.
Should this happen, please let us know within 24 hours of receiving your parcel. We will ask you to email us providing some images of the damage so we can address this with the courier.
We will arrange for a replacement to be sent out to you as quickly as possible, free of charge.
