--- product_id: 401756915 title: "Hikari 2.2-Pound Sinking Cichlid Gold Pellets for Pets, Medi" brand: "hikari" price: "$113.93" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Hikari" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/401756915-hikari-2-2-pound-sinking-cichlid-gold-pellets-for-pets store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # Color enhancers boost vibrancy Sinking pellets reduce waste Precise 2.2-pound formulation Hikari 2.2-Pound Sinking Cichlid Gold Pellets for Pets, Medi **Brand:** hikari **Price:** $113.93 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🎣 Feed brilliance, watch your aquarium glow! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Hikari 2.2-Pound Sinking Cichlid Gold Pellets for Pets, Medi by hikari - **How much does it cost?** $113.93 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/401756915-hikari-2-2-pound-sinking-cichlid-gold-pellets-for-pets) ## 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 - • **Optimized Nutrition:** Formulated with premium ingredients in exact quantities for balanced, healthy growth. - • **Vibrant Color Boost:** Special color enhancers and high astaxanthin content bring out your cichlids' natural brilliance. - • **All Life Stage Friendly:** Perfectly suited for medium breed cichlids at every stage of life. - • **Trusted Quality & Value:** Highly rated by thousands, delivering unbeatable quality at a competitive price. - • **Clean Aquarium Guarantee:** Sinking pellets minimize surface waste and prevent water clouding for a pristine tank. ## Overview Hikari 2.2-Pound Sinking Cichlid Gold Pellets are premium fish food designed to enhance the natural colors and health of medium-sized cichlids and tropical fish. Featuring special color enhancers and high astaxanthin, these sinking pellets reduce waste and water clouding, ensuring a vibrant, clean aquarium environment. Suitable for all life stages, this trusted formula is a top choice for serious aquarists seeking quality and value. ## Description 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. Review: My fish really love this food. I find it doesn’t leave a lot of waste. Shortly after I switched to this food my Oscar’s layed a bunch of eggs. Review: 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 ## Features - manufacturer: Hikari - Item Trademark: HIKARI - Item Weight: pounds, pounds, 2.2, 2.2 - Item Category: Pet Food ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B002CTH5NW | | Allergen Information | Almonds Free | | Batteries Included | No | | Best Sellers Rank | #69,153 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #874 in Aquarium Fish Food | | Breed Recommendation | Medium Breeds | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (1,290) | | Date First Available | 9 August 2012 | | Flavor | Fish | | Item Form | Pellet | | Item Weight | 998 g | | Item model number | 42055047661 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Pet Life Stage | All Life Stages | | Product Dimensions | 28.19 x 3.81 x 17.27 cm; 997.9 g | | Quantity | 1 | | Special Features | Color Enhancers and High Astaxanthin Content | | Specific Uses | Fish Food | | batteries required | No | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** All Life Stages - **Brand:** Hikari - **Flavour:** Fish - **Item form:** Pellet - **Specific uses for product:** Fish Food ## Images ![Hikari 2.2-Pound Sinking Cichlid Gold Pellets for Pets, Medi - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71ravQtUOZL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can someone post the Nutrients anaylsis please** A: Hi, there is a long list, so here it is. I sat on my garage floor and wrote this all down for 10 minutes, lol. Fish Meal, wheat flour, flaked corn, brewers yeast, corn gluten meal, wheat starch, rice bran, spirulina, garlic, DL Methionine, astaxanthin, choline chloride, vitamin E, L ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, Vitamin C, inositol d-calcium polyphosphate, riboflavin, Vitamin A, thiamine, mononitrate, niacin, folic acid, D3 biotin, disodiaum phosphate, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper, sulfate, calcium iodate, red 3 yellow 5 (color). Analysis, 40% protein, 4% fat, 4% fiber, 10% moisture, 15% ash, 1% phosphorous, 14,000 iu Vitamin A, 2200 iu D3, 470 iu E, 320 mg Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C). I can also tell you that I have a large koi pond in Hawaii and when I had a problem with my pond turning green (I was using Walmart Koi food), the pond expert who does all the top resorts said to use this fish food, as it helps keep the pond clean. He also suggested using Microbe Lift PL. Since doing this, my pond is crystal clear, and I can see my happy koi :) Hope this helps. Warm aloha, Karen Russell, karen@healthylifeadvisors.org **Q: Can I feed this to my pond goldfish?** A: Its really a specialized diet for cichlids, Id look at one of the Hikari goldfish or koi specific diets, there higher in vegi matter. Like one of the below https://www.amazon.com/Hikari-Usa-AHK02242-Gold-17-60z/dp/B00025JZ8Q/ref=sr_1_3?keywords=hikari+mini&m=A1BR4UBNZAPNG1&qid=1563458860&s=merchant-items&sr=1-3 https://www.amazon.com/Hikari-17-6-Ounce-Staple-Floating-Pellets/dp/B000084ENJ/ref=sr_1_2?keywords=hikari+mini&m=A1BR4UBNZAPNG1&qid=1563458932&s=merchant-items&sr=1-2 https://www.amazon.com/Hikari-17-6-Ounce-Spirulina-Floating-Pellets/dp/B003WRIQFE/ref=sr_1_6?keywords=hikari+mini&m=A1BR4UBNZAPNG1&qid=1563458932&s=merchant-items&sr=1-6 **Q: will these sink slowly or do they just sink to the bottom really fast?** A: They sink fast **Q: Are these slow sinking?** A: Not really. They drop slower than a rock but still pretty fast. We have to make sure to feed one at a time. Drop only when she is ready. And not under the current of the filter. We have a very large, very picky oscar. She won't eat floating food but won't always dive for sinking. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by S***Y on 8 November 2025* My fish really love this food. I find it doesn’t leave a lot of waste. Shortly after I switched to this food my Oscar’s layed a bunch of eggs. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by G***I on 4 April 2023* 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 ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Review *by C***N on 3 June 2025* We have several Blood Parrot fish tanks with about 12 Cichlids total. Due to the sensitivity of the Blood Parrots and how susceptible they are to swim bladder issues, we searched for a sinking pellet that the fish could/would eat and would help them maintain their beautiful orange color. Attached are pics of the color of the babies (almost yellowish at first) when we first bought them and after a few months of feeding them the Hikari Sinking Gold Cichlid Pellets (vibrant orange color). What a difference! I also attached a video of the first Blood Parrot fish we ever bought about six years ago that we have been feeding the Hikari Sinking Gold Cichlid Pellets to for years! She loses some of her color every time she lays eggs and she seems to lay eggs often nowadays or at least tries to. More about the food! We tried the smaller size Hikari sinking pellets but it seemed the smaller pellets would get overlooked by the babies and they couldn't seem to find the small pellets, so we went ahead and bought the bigger size to try them. The babies were able to see the larger size sinking pellets and it negated the risk of the Blood Parrots sucking in air while trying to feed off the top of the fish tank with either floating pellets or flakes. The pellet size was a little big for the babies at first so we would soak the pellets in a cup of fish tank water for a few minutes to soften the pellets up before feeding the babies the pellets. The babies will literally suck the softened pellets off the tank bottom with a small amount of food waste being expelled from their mouth as they swallow the pellet. The small amount of food waste from the softened pellets often gets sucked into the fish filter which helps keep the tank clean as a whole too! The food quality and nutrition is definitely top notch as seen by the color difference in our fish pictures! The Functionality of the sinking pellets works flawlessly, especially after soaking the pellets for a few minutes in a cup of tank water. The bag lasts us about two months as we don't overfeed our fish as we want them to avoid any gut issues. We also feed them Hikari Jumbo Bloodworms on occasion and shelled peas just to be safe. Blood parrots are picky eaters sometimes, but these Hikari sinking pellets seem to be a food they will eat daily for us! ## Frequently Bought Together - Hikari 2.2-Pound Sinking Cichlid Gold Pellets for Pets, Medium - Aqueon Cichlid Slow Sinking Fish Food Pellets, Medium Size, 25 Ounce - Hikari 2.2-Pound Sinking Cichlid Gold Pellets for Pets, Mini --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/401756915-hikari-2-2-pound-sinking-cichlid-gold-pellets-for-pets](https://www.desertcart.us/products/401756915-hikari-2-2-pound-sinking-cichlid-gold-pellets-for-pets) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-05-19*