{"title":"Hikari","description":"\u003cp\u003eHikari is a Japanese fish food producer with a wide range of dry diets and freeze-dried foods, grouped by the way a fish feeds rather than by species alone.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWe carry Hikari sinking wafers, algae wafers, micro wafers and micro pellets, Tropical First Bites for fry and small-mouthed fish, Cichlid Gold, Crab Cuisine, Sinking Goldfish Excel, and freeze-dried bloodworms and tubifex worms.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThat spread means bottom feeders, plecos, small tetras and rasboras, African cichlids, goldfish and invertebrates can each be fed something suited to them rather than all sharing one flake. First Bites is a common starting point for newly hatched fry. Local pickup available.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGoing away for a few days? See our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/weekend-feeders\"\u003eweekend feeders\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hikari-sinking-wafers","title":"Hikari Sinking Wafers","description":"\u003cp\u003eA small soft disc that drops straight to the substrate, so corydoras, loaches and other bottom-dwellers get their share instead of losing it to faster fish above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinks quickly rather than drifting, putting food where bottom feeders actually look for it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftens on contact with water, which suits small downward-facing mouths that gulp rather than bite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds its shape long enough for shy and nocturnal feeders to graze after the lights go out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCommunity-tank sized, so one or two discs is a sensible feeding rather than a wasted wafer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a general bottom-feeder diet rather than an algae-based one, so dedicated grazers such as plecos are better served by an algae wafer. It pairs naturally with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/cory\"\u003ecorydoras\u003c\/a\u003e we keep in store. Feed only what is cleared in a couple of minutes, since anything left over breaks down and fouls the water.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":".88oz","offer_id":44828925133000,"sku":"11571","price":7.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.76oz","offer_id":44828925165768,"sku":"11572","price":10.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3.88oz","offer_id":44828925198536,"sku":"11573","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100000215.png?v=1723582774"},{"product_id":"hikari-micro-pellets","title":"Hikari Micro Pellets","description":"\u003cp\u003eA very small granule for small-mouthed community fish, which saves you crushing flake by hand before every feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny pellet size that neon tetras, rasboras, guppies and similar fish can take whole\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-floating, so it hangs in the water column before settling and gives mid-water feeders time to find it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to see against the substrate, so you can judge what was actually eaten and adjust the portion\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePours cleanly and keeps its form in the tub, unlike flake that crumbles to dust over time\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor community fish a size up, a small wafer or flake is easier to handle than a granule this fine. See what else suits your stock alongside our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/tetras\"\u003etetras\u003c\/a\u003e. Feed a pinch at a time and stop once the fish lose interest.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"22g","offer_id":44064219594952,"sku":"11570","price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"45g","offer_id":44064219562184,"sku":"11569","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100029796.png?v=1723582781"},{"product_id":"hikari-algae-wafers","title":"Hikari Algae Wafers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe disc-shaped algae diet that plecos and other rasping grazers are built to work at, sinking fast and staying intact while they feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinks straight down and stays put, so it is still there when nocturnal plecos come out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable and algae based rather than a general fish food, matching what herbivorous grazers need\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirm disc that resists breaking apart, which keeps the water clearer than crumbling foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSimple to portion: drop one wafer, watch it get worked over, and lift out the remains if it is not finished\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the full-size disc, best suited to adult plecos and larger algae eaters. Smaller grazers and busy community tanks do better with the mini version. Matched to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/pleco\"\u003eplecos\u003c\/a\u003e on our list.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"20 g","offer_id":44025109381320,"sku":"11563","price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"40 g","offer_id":44025109414088,"sku":"11564","price":8.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"82 g","offer_id":44025109446856,"sku":"11565","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"250 g","offer_id":44025109479624,"sku":"11566","price":33.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":44025109512392,"sku":"11567","price":84.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100067806.jpg?v=1723582997"},{"product_id":"hikari-bio-pure-freeze-dried-blood-worms","title":"Hikari Bio-Pure Freeze Dried Blood Worms","description":"\u003cp\u003eA freeze-dried treat that most fish go straight for, which makes it useful for tempting a reluctant eater back onto food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreeze-dried rather than live or frozen, so there is no thawing and no live-food handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDraws a strong feeding response from bettas, angels, gouramis, barbs and most small to mid-size community fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLight and slow to wet, so soaking a pinch in tank water first helps it sink and reduces gulped air\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDispenses in small amounts, which matters because a little goes much further than it looks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat this as a supplement rather than a staple. Fish still need a complete daily pellet, flake or wafer as the base of the diet, with bloodworms offered a couple of times a week at most. Popular with keepers of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/angel\"\u003eangelfish\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025109545160,"sku":"11562","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100009725.png?v=1723582998"},{"product_id":"hikari-crab-cuisine","title":"Hikari Crab Cuisine","description":"\u003cp\u003eA hard sinking stick made for crustaceans rather than fish, holding together on damp substrate instead of turning to mush.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinks fast and stays firm, letting crabs, crayfish and shrimp carry a stick off and work at it slowly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds up in the humid conditions of a hermit crab enclosure better than soft flake or pellet foods\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick form is easy for claws to grip, unlike fine granules that scatter into the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDoes not cloud the water when fed in sensible amounts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep this as the crustacean food in a mixed household rather than a general fish diet. Your fish will eat it, but it is not built around them. It suits the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/crayfish-lobster\"\u003ecrayfish and lobsters\u003c\/a\u003e we carry. Lift out anything uneaten the following day.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025109676232,"sku":"11559","price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100029829.png?v=1723583000"},{"product_id":"hikari-tropical-first-bites","title":"Hikari Tropical First Bites","description":"\u003cp\u003eA powder-fine first food for newly free-swimming fry, small enough for mouths that cannot yet manage crushed flake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eParticle size aimed squarely at newborn livebearer fry and small egglayer fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-floating, so it lingers where fry hang rather than settling straight out of reach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-soaking a small amount in tank water makes it sink for fry that feed lower down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to dose in tiny pinches, which matters because fry need frequent small feeds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFry tanks foul quickly, so feed little and often and siphon the leftovers rather than letting them sit. Once the fry outgrow it, move them onto a fine granule or crushed staple. Useful alongside the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/breeders\"\u003ebreeder\u003c\/a\u003e equipment we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025110167752,"sku":"11546","price":5.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100006362.png?v=1723583005"},{"product_id":"hikari-cichlid-gold-mini-pellet","title":"Hikari Cichlid Gold","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe colour-focused everyday pellet in Hikari's cichlid range, floating at the surface so you can watch every fish take its share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloats, which suits cichlids that feed confidently at the top and lets you gauge how much is going in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAimed at colour and condition in mature fish rather than being a plain maintenance diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTaken readily by larger tropicals too, including oscars, severums and big gouramis\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in more than one pellet size, so match the size to the mouth of your smallest fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a plainer daily maintenance food, Cichlid Staple is the lower-key option, and for herbivore-leaning African species Cichlid Excel is the better fit. Compare the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hikari\"\u003eHikari\u003c\/a\u003e range. Pellet size varies by pack, so check the option you are selecting.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Mini","offer_id":44064182468808,"sku":"11541","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":44064182501576,"sku":"11542","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":44064182534344,"sku":"11543","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100029802.png?v=1723583008"},{"product_id":"hikari-micro-wafers","title":"Hikari Micro Wafers","description":"\u003cp\u003eA slow-sinking mini wafer for general community tanks, intended as a straight replacement for flake food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinks slowly through the water column, so surface, mid-water and lower fish all get a chance at it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall disc that softens quickly, letting fish from larger tetras up to angels bite off what they want\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFar easier to see than flake, so overfeeding is simpler to spot and correct\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds together as it descends instead of breaking into clouding particles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChoose this over Micro Pellets when your fish are a size up from neons and nano species, and choose the pellets when everything in the tank has a very small mouth. More options in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eNutrition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025112264904,"sku":"11490","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100029795.png?v=1723583028"},{"product_id":"hikari-sinking-goldfish-excel-110-g","title":"Hikari Sinking Goldfish Excel - 110 g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA sinking wafer for goldfish, which matters because gulping air at the surface is a common trigger for buoyancy trouble in fancy varieties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinks rather than floats, so fish are not taking in air with every mouthful\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWafer form softens quickly and is easy for goldfish to break down\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits fancy goldfish in particular, the varieties most prone to swim bladder and bloating problems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding one or two wafers at a time keeps portions easy to control in a heavily fed species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is not a fix for an existing swim bladder problem. Persistent buoyancy issues call for a look at feeding volume, water quality and temperature. It pairs with the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/goldfish\"\u003egoldfish\u003c\/a\u003e we stock in store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025112395976,"sku":"11486","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100059869.png?v=1723583036"},{"product_id":"hikari-bio-pure-freeze-dried-tubifex-worms","title":"Hikari Bio-Pure Freeze Dried Tubifex Worms","description":"\u003cp\u003eFreeze-dried tubifex pressed into small cubes, so a treat feeding is one countable piece rather than a guessed pinch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCube form holds together long enough for fish to pick at it instead of scattering across the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine enough for discus, juveniles and smaller fish that find whole bloodworm awkward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo thawing, no live culture to maintain, and no live-food handling\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortioning by the cube makes overfeeding much harder to do by accident\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all freeze-dried foods this is a supplement. Keep a complete pellet, flake or wafer as the daily diet and offer tubifex two or three times a week. Often bought by keepers of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/discus\"\u003ediscus\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025112625352,"sku":"11485","price":17.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100029620.png?v=1723583047"},{"product_id":"hikari-vibra-bites-baby","title":"Hikari Vibra Bites Baby","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe small-format Vibra Bites: short worm-shaped sticks that drift with the current the way live food does, sized for fish with modest mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWorm-like shape and slow, random sinking that brings out a hunting response in fish which ignore dry food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe smaller size here suits bettas, tetras and other fish that cannot manage a full-length stick\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDry and shelf-stable, without the parasite and bacteria risk that comes with live cultures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinks slowly, so it feeds mid-water fish rather than dropping straight past them\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUse this format for small and medium community fish, and the standard Vibra Bites stick for larger cichlids and bigger tropicals. A favourite with our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/betta\"\u003ebetta\u003c\/a\u003e keepers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"5 g","offer_id":44025114919112,"sku":"11436","price":4.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"37 g","offer_id":44025114951880,"sku":"11437","price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 kg","offer_id":44025114984648,"sku":"11438","price":144.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100008014.jpg?v=1762463904"},{"product_id":"hikari-blood-red-parrot-medium-floating-pellet-333g","title":"Hikari Blood Red Parrot - Medium Floating Pellet 333g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA colour-enhancing floating pellet formulated for blood parrot cichlids, in a 333 g tub and a medium size most parrots take easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour enhancers support the deep red parrots are kept for\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating medium pellet suits the blood parrot mouth shape\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormulated as a daily staple, not just a treat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e333 g resealable tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAimed squarely at blood parrots and similar mid-size cichlids; a general cichlid pellet is fine if colour is not your priority. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e. Available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025117573320,"sku":"11416","price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100029810.png?v=1723583120"},{"product_id":"hikari-vibra-bites-1kg","title":"Hikari Vibra Bites","description":"\u003cp\u003eFull-length worm-shaped sticks that sink slowly and move with the current, aimed at fish that would rather hunt than graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSticks tumble through the water column instead of sitting still, which keeps predatory and curious fish interested\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStandard stick length suits medium to large tropicals and cichlids rather than nano fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA practical stand-in for live food, without the disease risk that live cultures can carry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for moving a fish raised on live or frozen food across to a dry diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCheck the pack size shown on this listing before ordering, and take the Baby version if your fish have small mouths. See the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hikari\"\u003eHikari\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"35g","offer_id":44066579906760,"sku":"11366","price":11.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"73g","offer_id":44066579939528,"sku":"11367","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"280g","offer_id":44066579972296,"sku":"11368","price":38.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"1kg","offer_id":44066580005064,"sku":"11369","price":94.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/vibrabites_9.8oz.png?v=1724957296"},{"product_id":"hikari-seaweed-extreme-small-sinking-pellet-100g","title":"Hikari Seaweed Extreme - Small Sinking Pellet 100g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHikari Seaweed Extreme is a small sinking pellet built around a high seaweed content, aimed at the herbivores and grazers that need more greens than a standard food gives them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich in seaweed for herbivorous fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes garlic, which helps tempt fussy grazers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall sinking pellet for tangs, plecos, mbuna and similar\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 g pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good staple for algae-grazing fish; hard-core carnivores do better on a meatier pellet. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e. Available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025120391368,"sku":"11344","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100009727.png?v=1723583201"},{"product_id":"hikari-jumbo-carnisticks-floating-stick-182g","title":"Hikari Jumbo Carnisticks - Floating Stick 182g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHikari Jumbo Carnisticks are large floating sticks for big carnivorous fish, a substantial daily meal for oscars, arowana, large cichlids and other predators.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge floating stick sized for big-mouthed fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour enhancers to support reds and oranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloats, so you can watch every fish feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e182 g pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight for full-grown predators; smaller community fish will not manage a stick this size. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e. Available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025120489672,"sku":"11341","price":39.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100000216.png?v=1723583204"},{"product_id":"hikari-fancy-guppy-semi-floating-granule-22g","title":"Hikari Fancy Guppy - Semi-Floating Granule 22g","description":"\u003cp\u003eHikari Fancy Guppy is a very small semi-floating granule made for guppies and other small livebearers, sinking slowly so surface and mid-water feeders both get a share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTiny granule sized for small mouths\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSemi-floating, so it drifts down within reach\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour enhancers to support bright fins\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e22 g pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tidy daily food for a guppy or endler tank; larger fish need a bigger pellet. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e. Available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025120817352,"sku":"11339","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100029794.png?v=1723583228"},{"product_id":"hikari-massivore-delite-sinking-pellets-380g","title":"Hikari Massivore Delite - Sinking Pellets 380g","description":"\u003cp\u003eA large sinking pellet built for big carnivorous fish, giving oscars, large cichlids, arowana and similar predators a substantial daily meal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge pellet sized for big-mouthed predators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColour-enhancing ingredients support reds and oranges\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinks, so mid-water and bottom feeders can both reach it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e380 g tub\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRight for tank-buster carnivores; for smaller cichlids and community fish choose a small pellet instead. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e. Available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025120915656,"sku":"11337","price":55.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100029791.png?v=1723583233"},{"product_id":"hikari-frozen-daphnia-cubes-3-5oz","title":"Hikari Frozen Daphnia Cubes 3.5oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrozen daphnia cubes, the light, fibrous food keepers reach for as a change of pace from richer meaty diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDaphnia are small planktonic crustaceans, commonly called water fleas, and they are sized for small mouths including most community tropicals and growing fry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLong used in the hobby as a roughage or laxative-type food after a run of heavy feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTheir drifting movement in the water triggers a feeding response in fish that ignore flake.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePre-portioned cubes let you feed a measured amount without thawing the whole pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrop a cube into a small container of tank water, let it thaw, then pour in the daphnia and leave most of the pack liquid behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed only what is eaten within a minute or two.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReturn the pack to the freezer straight away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA frozen item held in our freezer and available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store. The rest of this brand's range is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hikari\"\u003eHikari\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025127272648,"sku":"11210","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100034321.png?v=1723583391"},{"product_id":"hikari-frozen-tubifex-worms-cubes-3-5oz","title":"Hikari Frozen Tubifex Worms Cubes 3.5oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eFrozen tubifex worms in easy portion cubes, a protein-rich treat and conditioning food that most fish attack the moment it thaws.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConvenient frozen cubes, thawed and fed as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigh-protein treat for community fish, cichlids and bettas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for conditioning fish before breeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 oz pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest as a supplement a few times a week rather than a sole diet; keep it frozen until feeding. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e. Available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025127338184,"sku":"11208","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100034349.png?v=1723583392"},{"product_id":"hikari-frozen-ocean-plankton-cubes-3-5oz","title":"Hikari Frozen Ocean Plankton Cubes 3.5oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhole marine plankton, frozen into cubes, for larger marine fish that want a substantial mouthful rather than fine particles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole organisms with the shell intact, which gives bigger fish something to actually bite into.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sensible protein rotation for tangs, angelfish, wrasses and other larger marine species, fed alongside greens such as nori.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCube format keeps portions measured and the rest of the pack frozen.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for adding variety to a marine diet otherwise built on prepared pellets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw a cube in a little tank water before feeding, and keep most of the pack liquid out of the aquarium.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed only what is consumed, and siphon out leftovers so they do not sit in the sand.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eHeld in our freezer, so this is a local pickup item at our Lethbridge store. More frozen and prepared foods from this brand are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hikari\"\u003eHikari\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025127469256,"sku":"11205","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100028797_186338c3-6ee6-4289-9adf-79776a01f623.jpg?v=1723583401"},{"product_id":"hikari-frozen-brine-shrimp","title":"Hikari Frozen Brine Shrimp","description":"\u003cp\u003eHikari brine shrimp frozen at harvest, offered in the widest range of sizes and grades we carry, from baby-brine cubes to a 32 oz flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdult brine shrimp are accepted by almost every community fish, which makes this a sensible starting point if you have never fed frozen food before.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby-brine cubes suit fry and very small-mouthed fish that cannot manage adult shrimp.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe spirulina grades carry plant matter through an otherwise meaty food, which suits omnivores and grazers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCubes are convenient for one or two tanks; flat packs make more sense once you are feeding several.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizes available\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCube 100 g and Spirulina-Cube 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBaby-Cube 1.75 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat 8 oz, Flat 16 oz, Spirulina-Flat 16 oz and Flat 32 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThaw a portion in a cup of tank water, feed the shrimp rather than the pack liquid, and offer only what is cleared. A freezer item available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store, alongside the full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hikari\"\u003eHikari\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Cube 100g","offer_id":44025127502024,"sku":"11198","price":10.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spirulina-Cube 100g","offer_id":44025127534792,"sku":"11199","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Baby-Cube 1.75oz","offer_id":44025127567560,"sku":"11200","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flat 8oz","offer_id":44025127600328,"sku":"11201","price":10.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Flat 16oz","offer_id":44025127633096,"sku":"11202","price":25.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Spirulina-Flat 16oz","offer_id":44025127665864,"sku":"11203","price":46.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flat 32oz","offer_id":44025127698632,"sku":"11204","price":33.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100027553.png?v=1723583401"},{"product_id":"hikari-frozen-bloodworms","title":"Hikari Frozen Bloodworms","description":"\u003cp\u003eBloodworms are the food most fish recognise instantly, and this range is packed in both regular and jumbo grades so you can match the worm size to the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRegular grade suits tetras, rasboras, dwarf cichlids, bettas, loaches and most other community fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJumbo grade gives larger cichlids, catfish and other big-mouthed fish something worth chasing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWidely used as a conditioning food in the weeks before a spawning attempt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich enough that it belongs in a varied diet rather than as the only thing you feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizes available\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCube 100 g and Jumbo Cube 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat 4 oz, Flat 8 oz, Flat 16 oz and Jumbo Flat 16 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThaw a portion in a little tank water, feed the worms rather than the pack liquid, and remove anything the fish do not clear. Kept frozen in store for local pickup in Lethbridge, alongside the wider \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hikari\"\u003eHikari\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Cube 100g","offer_id":44025127764168,"sku":"11192","price":11.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jumbo Cube 100g","offer_id":44025127796936,"sku":"11193","price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flat 4oz","offer_id":44025127829704,"sku":"11194","price":10.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Flat 8oz","offer_id":44025127862472,"sku":"11195","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Flat 16oz","offer_id":44025127895240,"sku":"11196","price":34.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jumbo Flat 16oz","offer_id":44025127928008,"sku":"11197","price":33.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100027550.png?v=1723583403"},{"product_id":"hikari-frozen-mysis-shrimp","title":"Hikari Frozen Mysis Shrimp","description":"\u003cp\u003eMysis shrimp are the workhorse frozen food of marine feeding routines, and they are just as useful for larger freshwater fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole shrimp with a softer shell than krill, so smaller fish can still chew through them.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA standard part of the diet for most marine community fish, fed in rotation with greens such as nori.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOn the freshwater side, angelfish, gouramis, larger tetras and cichlids take mysis readily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAvailable as convenient cubes or as flat packs, including a jumbo flat for bigger fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizes available\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCube 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat 8 oz, Flat 16 oz and Jumbo Flat 16 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThaw in a cup of tank water first and feed only the shrimp, then offer no more than the fish clear. This is a freezer item, so it is local pickup at our Lethbridge store. Related frozen foods are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hikari\"\u003eHikari\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Cube 100g","offer_id":44025128091848,"sku":"11184","price":11.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flat 8oz","offer_id":44025128157384,"sku":"11185","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Flat 16oz","offer_id":44025128190152,"sku":"11186","price":42.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Jumbo Flat 16oz","offer_id":44025128222920,"sku":"11187","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100027554.jpg?v=1723583409"},{"product_id":"hikari-frozen-krill","title":"Hikari Frozen Krill","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhole krill, the largest and firmest of the frozen crustacean foods we stock, aimed squarely at big carnivorous fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA substantial mouthful for larger marine fish and for freshwater predators such as big cichlids and oscars.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKrill naturally contain astaxanthin, the carotenoid associated with red and orange pigment in fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eToo large for most small community fish, so pair it with a finer food if you are feeding a mixed tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSizes available\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCube 100 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFlat 16 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eThaw a portion in tank water before feeding and leave the pack liquid behind; feed only what is taken and net out the rest. Stored in our freezer and sold for local pickup at our Lethbridge store, with the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hikari\"\u003eHikari\u003c\/a\u003e line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Cube 100g","offer_id":44025129304264,"sku":"11180","price":7.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Flat 16oz","offer_id":44025129337032,"sku":"11181","price":35.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100027552.png?v=1723583416"},{"product_id":"hikari-frozen-clams-on-a-half-shell-4oz","title":"Hikari Frozen Clams on a Half Shell","description":"\u003cp\u003eWhole clam meat left on half its shell, a specialist food for fish that need something to work at rather than swallow whole.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuited to puffers, larger wrasses, triggerfish and other hard-mouthed species that hunt shellfish in nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe remaining shell gives fish with continuously growing teeth or beaks something hard to grind against.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRich and meaty, and best treated as an occasional feature food rather than a daily ration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso a useful way to get a stubborn new arrival interested in eating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw a shell in a cup of tank water before offering it, and place it where the fish normally feeds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTake out the empty shell and any uneaten meat once the fish has finished.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eA freezer item, so it is available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store only. Other frozen foods sit in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hikari\"\u003eHikari\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"4oz","offer_id":44828935782600,"sku":"11175","price":16.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"6oz","offer_id":44828935815368,"sku":"11019","price":31.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100034309.jpg?v=1723583421"},{"product_id":"hikari-frozen-spirulina-mysis-shrimp-3-5oz-cubes","title":"Hikari Frozen Spirulina Mysis Shrimp 3.5oz Cubes","description":"\u003cp\u003eMysis shrimp with spirulina worked in, so a meaty food arrives with some plant matter attached.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilt for omnivores and grazers that need vegetable content but will not touch a purely plant-based food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirulina is a familiar addition in the hobby for supporting colour in fish that show reds, oranges and yellows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMysis at this size suit smaller marine fish and mid-sized freshwater fish such as angelfish and gouramis.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCube format in a 3.5 oz pack, so you thaw one portion at a time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw a cube in a small cup of tank water and feed the shrimp rather than the pack liquid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed what is cleared quickly and remove the rest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlternate it with plain mysis and a dry staple for a more rounded diet. A freezer item, available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store; the rest of the range is in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/hikari\"\u003eHikari\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44025129599176,"sku":"11173","price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/s100075404.jpg?v=1723583427"},{"product_id":"hikari-frozen-cyclopods-cubes-3-5oz","title":"Hikari Frozen Cyclopods Cubes 3.5oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eHikari frozen Cyclopods are tiny copepods in convenient cubes, a very small food for nano fish, fry, and the corals and filter feeders on a reef.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVery small copepods that even nano mouths can eat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for fry, small fish and reef feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy portion cubes, thawed and fed as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 oz pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal where a standard frozen food is too big; keep it frozen until you feed it. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e. Available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44042784112840,"sku":"10236","price":10.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/Cyclopods.png?v=1724090583"},{"product_id":"hikari-cichlid-staple","title":"Hikari Cichlid Staple","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe plain everyday cichlid diet, meant for tanks you feed daily and do not want to run through an expensive food.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePositioned as a daily maintenance food rather than a colour or growth formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating pellet, so uneaten food stays visible instead of disappearing into the substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in more than one pellet size, so you can match it to the smallest mouth in the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sensible choice for a busy mixed cichlid tank with a lot of fish to feed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStep up to Cichlid Gold when you want a richer colour-oriented diet, or to Cichlid Excel for herbivore-leaning African species. It suits the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/assorted-african-cichlids\"\u003eassorted African cichlids\u003c\/a\u003e we grow out in store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Mini","offer_id":44063589269704,"sku":"10176","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":44063591366856,"sku":"10177","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":44063591923912,"sku":"10178","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/cichlidstaple.png?v=1724889218"},{"product_id":"hikari-mini-algae-wafers","title":"Hikari Mini Algae Wafers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe small-disc version of the original algae wafer, for grazers that cannot finish a full-size wafer before it goes to waste.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmaller disc suits bristlenose, otocinclus, young plecos, snails and shrimp better than the full-size wafer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSinks immediately and stays intact, so nocturnal grazers still find it hours later\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable and algae based, matching what herbivorous bottom feeders actually eat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasier to portion in a small tank, one mini wafer at a time rather than half a large one going soft overnight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake the standard Algae Wafers instead if you keep a large adult pleco that clears a full disc in one session. Sized for the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/algae-eater\"\u003ealgae eaters\u003c\/a\u003e and smaller grazers on our list.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":".77 oz","offer_id":44064195510472,"sku":"10173","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"3.00 oz","offer_id":44064195543240,"sku":"10174","price":19.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.2 lb","offer_id":44064195576008,"sku":"10175","price":18.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/Miniwafers.png?v=1724887076"},{"product_id":"hikari-cichlid-excel","title":"Hikari Cichlid Excel","description":"\u003cp\u003eA floating pellet built around plant matter, for African cichlids and other species that do poorly on rich, meaty diets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetable-leaning formula intended for herbivorous and omnivorous cichlids rather than predators\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating pellet, which fits mbuna and other species that feed actively at the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA sound daily diet where a high-protein carnivore food would be the wrong call\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso taken by larger herbivore-leaning tropicals kept alongside cichlids\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick this over Cichlid Gold or Cichlid Staple when your tank is mbuna-dominated or otherwise made up of grazers. Matched to the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mbuna\"\u003embuna\u003c\/a\u003e we keep in store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Mini","offer_id":44064228442312,"sku":"10171","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":44064228475080,"sku":"10172","price":24.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/cichexlmed.png?v=1724889083"},{"product_id":"hikari-food-sticks","title":"Hikari Food Sticks","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge floating sticks for big top-feeding carnivores, and the practical way to move an oscar or similar predator off feeder fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloats, matching the way large predatory fish take prey from the surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStick size aimed at big mouths, and too large for ordinary community fish to handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftens as it wets, taking on a texture that predators accept readily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA safer routine than live feeder fish, which can bring parasites and disease into the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor predators that feed lower down, the sinking carnivore pellet is the better shape. Popular with keepers of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/south-american-cichlid\"\u003eSouth American cichlids\u003c\/a\u003e we carry, oscars in particular.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44064248725704,"sku":"10170","price":44.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/FoodSticks.png?v=1724889610"},{"product_id":"hikari-sinking-carnivore-pellets","title":"Hikari Sinking Carnivore Pellets","description":"\u003cp\u003eA fast-sinking pellet for carnivorous fish that will not come up to the surface to feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDrops quickly to the bottom, reaching predators and shy feeders that hold low in the tank\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarnivore-oriented rather than a general community food\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSoftens on contact with water into a texture that live-food-raised fish tend to accept\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA useful step when weaning a predatory fish off live or frozen feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe floating Food Sticks are the counterpart for surface-feeding predators, while this is the one for bottom-oriented carnivores and large catfish. It suits the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/central-american-cichlids\"\u003eCentral American cichlids\u003c\/a\u003e and other robust predators we stock.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44066450768072,"sku":"10165","price":21.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/sinkingcarnivorepellets.png?v=1724954625"},{"product_id":"hikari-silversides-4oz","title":"Hikari Silversides 4oz","description":"\u003cp\u003eHikari frozen silversides are whole small fish, a natural, substantial food for the large predators that need a proper mouthful rather than a pellet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole silversides for a natural predator diet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSuits lionfish, large cichlids, eels and other big carnivores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThawed and fed whole or in pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e4 oz pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest fed a few times a week to big predators; far too large for community fish. Keep frozen until feeding. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e. Available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44089613025480,"sku":"10056","price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/dilversides.jpg?v=1725906002"},{"product_id":"hikari-frozen-squid-sticks-3-5oz-cubes","title":"Hikari Frozen Squid Sticks 3.5oz Cubes","description":"\u003cp\u003eHikari frozen squid sticks are a rich, protein-heavy food in convenient portions, the kind of meaty treat larger community fish, cichlids and marine fish rarely turn down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSquid-based, high in natural protein\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGood for larger community fish, cichlids and marine fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePortioned, thawed and fed as needed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e3.5 oz pack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA rich supplement a few times a week rather than a daily staple; keep it frozen until feeding. Browse more \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e. Available for local pickup at our Lethbridge store.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44161456406728,"sku":"11020","price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/hikari-bio-pure-squid-frozen-fish-food-3-5-oz-sd-5-aquarium-577.jpg?v=1749574007"},{"product_id":"frozen-rotifer-1-75oz-mini-cubes-bio-pure","title":"Frozen Rotifer 1.75oz Mini Cubes Bio-pure","description":"\u003cp\u003eRotifers are among the smallest frozen foods available, which makes this the answer when a fish is too small to eat anything else.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eKey features\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSized for newly free-swimming fry, very small-mouthed fish and filter feeders that take fine particles from the water column.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA practical alternative when keeping a live rotifer culture going is not realistic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMini cubes let you feed the very small amounts fry need without thawing a whole pack.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlso used by reef keepers as part of a broader plankton feeding routine.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFeeding and handling\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThaw a mini cube in a small cup of tank water and disperse it gently near where the fry or corals feed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFine foods foul water quickly, so feed small amounts more often rather than one large dose.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWatch water quality during heavy fry feeding and increase water changes to match.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eStored in our freezer, so this is a local pickup item at our Lethbridge store. Other frozen and prepared foods are in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eNutrition\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44161468399816,"sku":"11018","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0659\/9724\/2568\/files\/042055314091-BioPureFrozen-Rotifers-40MiniCubes-1.75oz-50g-31409-_2024.png?v=1749604332"},{"product_id":"hikari-sinking-carnivore-pellets-copy","title":"Hikari Minivore Delite Sinking Pellet","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMinivore Delite ®\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA scientifically blended nutrient mix specifically for smaller carnivorous fish who tend to avoid feeding from the top of the aquarium. This highly flavorful diet offers excellent growth and desirable form while improving coloration too!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Uniquely Diet for Most Carnivorous Fish\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eSpecifically developed for bottom feeding carnivorous fish offering a nutrient mix comparable to live foods without the parasites or bacteria they normall contain.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeveloped after extensive study and analysis of the sense of sight, smell and taste of numerous carnivorous fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eColor-Enhancing ingredients which support color retention in UV deficient enviorments, helping your fish look their best year round!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Pellet Designed With A Purpose\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eAbsorbs water rapidly taking on a texture of a live fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA highly flavorful nutrient mix\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains stabilized vitamin C to support immune system health\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed two to three times daily the amount your fish will completeley consume in a few minutes. Carnivorous fish may resist a new type of food when changing their diet, continued use will assure acceptance. For Axolotl feed once every 2-3 days, the amount completely consumed in a few minutes (once a week in winter). For a 6\" (15cm) Axolotl, we suggest Sinking Carnivore ® Pellets. 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