--- product_id: 5570419 title: "Hikari® Lionhead Mini Pellets for Fancy Goldfish and Younger Koi, 12.3 oz (350g)" brand: "hikari" price: "148.13 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 8 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5570419-hikari-lionhead-mini-pellets-for-fancy-goldfish-and-younger-koi store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # High stabilized Vitamin C for immunity Sinking pellets prevent surface air intake 12.3 oz precise portion Hikari® Lionhead Mini Pellets for Fancy Goldfish and Younger Koi, 12.3 oz (350g) **Brand:** hikari **Price:** 148.13 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐠 Elevate your Lionhead’s glow and growth—feed like a pro, watch them steal the show! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hikari® Lionhead Mini Pellets for Fancy Goldfish and Younger Koi, 12.3 oz (350g) by hikari - **How much does it cost?** 148.13 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/5570419-hikari-lionhead-mini-pellets-for-fancy-goldfish-and-younger-koi) ## Best For - hikari enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hikari brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Premium Protein Blend:** Rich in fish meal, krill, and spirulina for optimal vitality - • **Vibrant Colors That Last:** Bio-tech enhanced pigments keep your goldfish dazzling over time - • **Stress & Immunity Support:** Formulated with astaxanthin and garlic to keep your fish thriving - • **Tailored for True Lionhead Form:** Boost your fish’s iconic head growth with every pellet - • **Sinking Pellets for Healthier Feeding:** Reduces buoyancy issues by avoiding air gulping at the surface ## Overview Hikari’s 12.3-ounce Lionhead Sinking Pellets deliver a scientifically crafted diet rich in stabilized vitamin C, premium proteins, and bio-enhancers like krill and spirulina. Designed specifically for Lionhead and fancy goldfish varieties, these sinking pellets promote true head form, vibrant long-lasting colors, and improved immunity while preventing common buoyancy issues. Ideal for all life stages, this additive-free formula supports your fish’s health and natural behavior, making it a top choice for discerning aquarists. ## Description 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! 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. 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. 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! A food developed specifically to promote prominent head growth while enhancing the coloration of goldfish kept indoors where adequate UV rays may not be available to help them develop natural coloration. Great for Oranda, Lionhead, Azumanishiki, Ranchu and most other fancy goldfish who feed from the surface readily. A professional use, daily diet offering "Hikari Germ" our proprietary probiotic and aggressive color enhancing capacity for all types of premium-grade or fancy goldfish, especially Ranchu. An optimally sized pellet that is scientifically formulated to bring out the vibrant colors in goldfish and baby koi. Rich in carotene, an easily assimilated color enhancer, Goldfish Gold offers your aquatic pet a nutrient package fine tuned to support their immune system while helping them develop desirable form and loads of energy. Lionhead goldfish have a rare and exquisite beauty which makes them the elite class of all goldfish. Belief that natural, live foods were indispensable in creating the desirable lionhead shape were rebuffed after our long and strenuous laboratory research proved similar results were possible without any live food feeding. ## Features - Ideal For: All types of premium grade or fancy goldfish, especially Oranda, Lionhead, Azuma Nishiki and Ranchu. - Offers rapid acceptance and digestion while accelerating the prominent head growth you desire - The sinking pellet allows liohead easy access to the nutrition without migrating to the surface to feed - Developed to bring out the true colors goldfish are known for - Live food not required, eliminating the potential for parasite or bacteria problems - Offers superior and safe color enhancement through the use of Bio-Technology - Carefully selected ingredients offer rapid growth without losing desirable form - Added vitamins and minerals in combination with the protein sources support immune system health ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Asin | B003WRE9M8 | | Best Sellers Rank | #322 in Aquarium Fish Food | | Date First Available | October 2, 2001 | | Department | Unisex-Adult | | Item Model Number | 18549 | | Manufacturer | Phillips Feed & Pet Supply Natural Balance | | Product Dimensions | 7.7 x 2 x 3.7 inches; 11.84 ounces | ## Product Details - **Age Range (Description):** All Life Stages - **Brand:** Hikari - **Flavor:** Fish - **Item Form:** Pellet - **Specific Uses For Product:** Indoor ## Images ![Hikari® Lionhead Mini Pellets for Fancy Goldfish and Younger Koi, 12.3 oz (350g) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811ZS2X35oL.jpg) ![Hikari® Lionhead Mini Pellets for Fancy Goldfish and Younger Koi, 12.3 oz (350g) - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Jyy8QBiZL.jpg) ![Hikari® Lionhead Mini Pellets for Fancy Goldfish and Younger Koi, 12.3 oz (350g) - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6156V2NPLTL.jpg) ![Hikari® Lionhead Mini Pellets for Fancy Goldfish and Younger Koi, 12.3 oz (350g) - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cki7hNzaL.jpg) ![Hikari® Lionhead Mini Pellets for Fancy Goldfish and Younger Koi, 12.3 oz (350g) - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JJVyhIJQL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: Is this food recommended for fancy tail goldfish or is it only for lionheads?** A: I also would recommend this for non lionheads. The floating types i have found gave my fish Swimbladder disease symptoms due to them sucking in too much air. This is probably their best product for ANY goldfish. I have had Oranda's, lionheads, Ryukin fish and have fed them exclusively this product and green peas. I currently have over 15 blackmoor who are currently being fed ONLY this product and nothing else and the growth is amazing. I highly recommend nothing but this product for goldies. **Q: Hi can you tell me how old this food is? Does it have an expiration date?** A: I recently bought a package and it has a expiration of 5/2020. **Q: Are they Sinking or floating pellets?** A: The Lionhead pellets by Hikari are sinking pellets to help the fish avoid gulping air while they eat. **Q: Is there any vegetable matter in the ingredients? My black moor seems to be having a swim bladder problem and needs food w/ vegies** A: Try to feed green peas and yes this food have vegetables matter still I always soak this food for few minutes before feeding my fishes and it always sink so there is no swim bladder issue ☺ ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I'M NEVER USING ANY OTHER BRAND OF FISH FOOD AGAIN!!! *by on Reviewed in the United States January 15, 2016* WOW WOW WOW! What a difference a good food can make.I've had my aquarium set up for a couple of years now, I have tried a lot of different brands and types of goldfish Food, and some were better than others, but nothing was really noticeably different, the goldfish will devour anything you give them, and they all claimed to be the best and healthiest option.But then I noticed this brand (Hikary) in my local fish/aquarium store, but at first I didn't give it a second look, cause the store is owned and ran by Asians, so I thought it's just another brand, maybe that the Asian clientele recognizes. And also the store owner really recommended I buy the Cobalt brand, cause he said that is the only brands that has Probiotics in the food, which is good for digestion. So I've been using that brand for a long time. But then I noticed the Hikary brand here on Amazon, so I started reading reviews, and figured I have to at least try it, given the rave reviews it got from almost everyone. So I bought a small bag (3.5 oz.) to try, and WOW, what a difference! My fish look better, nicer colors, and most surprising of all is, that my little panda goldfish that I've had for over a year, and didn't really grow at all this whole time. Started growing with this food, but a lot, he is noticeably bigger after just a month on this food. I thought that maybe his type doesn't get bigger since he didn't grow at all for more than a year. But I guess he just wasn't getting the necessary nutrients to grow properly.So after seeing this, I'm sold. I've already ordered from Amazon a big bag (12.3 oz) and I'm staying with this food only (and of course twice a week green peas)So if your thinking of trying this, or if your a beginner and your not sure what brand of food to get. Do yourself a favor and buy this brand ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Quality Fish Food *by on Reviewed in the United States January 12, 2010* Update: Saying my fish were half grown was a bit of an understatement. They were tiny little babies compared to what they are now. I've also added a few more. Considering these things, I can no longer get a year out of one of these bags. But at least three months for about 5 or 6 LARGE fancy goldfish, more in the fall and winter when the house is cold (my tank is unheated). Also, despite the fact that my tank is a bit overstocked, I rarely have problems keeping the water both clear and within healthy parameters. Part of that is filtration but I'm sure this great food helps too. Many of my fish are over six years old and they've been eating this food since I bought them. They are healthy and have good colors. Highly recommended food for fancy goldfish.Oh, I should also mention that my goldfish are not of the lionhead variety and this food serves them well. A couple of my new ones are oranda types but I'm not sure this has done much to promote head growth, though they were just cheap pet store hybrids so maybe they didn't have much to work with genetically in the first place. But anyway, good food for all fancy types and even feeding a young koi I'm babysitting (though he is quickly out growing the aquarium on this food since he's much faster than the fancy goldfish)Original:I've fed my goldfish this food since I got them. They're all healthy and vibrant. I've read this is just about the best food you can buy for them with out going and making/mixing it yourself. One bag has also lasted a very, very long time. I have 4 half-grown fancy goldfish and I can probably get nearly a year out of this bag. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grows healthy fish , but does not exactly work wonders for wen growth. *by on Reviewed in the United States December 4, 2019* This food is far superior than traditional flake food for medium to large fish, but small fish under 1.5 inches may struggle with the pellet size in an amusing way. (think of a kid getting caught red handed with cheeks puffed full of cookies). With a glass bottom aquarium, sinking pellets result in zero waste when feeding the fish as apposed to floating pellets that will eventually sink wherever or get caught up in plants. My fish usually catch them before they hit the bottom. Ever since I started using this food, my fish have been ravenously begging me for more every time I'm near the tank, however chewing more than a mouthfull keeps them occupied for some time after feeding, which works out well (and is again amusing to watch). I'm starting to wonder is there is some sort of addictive substance in the formula. I'm feeding it to all my fancys and they are all doing very well and are always happy to see me during feeding time, but they are also always very hungry no matter how much they get, but I think that's just how goldfish are. My fish have had zero swim bladder problems since using this food as well. Though my Orandas are growing fast and healthy, this food doesn't seem to be working any magic for their wen. I think it's purely genetics at play there. ## Frequently Bought Together - Hikari 12.3-Ounce Lionhead Sinking Pellets for Pets, Mini - Hikari Saki Fancy Goldfish Fish Food for Premium Grade or Fancy Goldfish, 7 oz. 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