The best Hikari foods for marine fish are Hikari Marine for larger fish and Hikari Marine-S for smaller ones — soft, sponge-like pellets that mimic live reef food and bring out brilliant marine colour. Here's how to feed your saltwater tank.
Key takeaways
- Best for marine fish: Hikari Marine (fish over about 10 cm); Marine-S for smaller marine fish.
- Marine herbivores: tangs and grazers also take Algae Wafers.
- Feeding: soft, low-waste pellets; feed to about two minutes and remove leftovers to protect reef water.
- Buy in India: genuine Hikari, delivered nationwide, at Fish Bazaar.
What marine fish need
Marine and reef fish need high-quality protein, strong colour support and a food that's readily accepted and low-waste to protect water quality in a sensitive reef system.
Best Hikari foods
Hikari Marine (larger fish)
Hikari Marine is a soft, sponge-like pellet for marine fish larger than about 10 cm, with stabilised vitamin C for immune health.
Hikari Marine-S (smaller fish)
Hikari Marine-S is the smaller-pellet version for smaller marine fish, high in protein with garlic for eager acceptance.
For marine herbivores
Tangs and other marine grazers also take Hikari Algae Wafers, which are recommended for marine herbivores.
How to feed
Feed once or twice daily, only what your fish finish in about two minutes, and remove leftovers to keep reef water clean.
Frequently asked questions
Which Hikari Marine should I choose?
Marine for fish over about 10 cm; Marine-S for smaller marine fish.
Will it cloud my reef tank?
No, the soft, sponge-like pellets are easily digested and designed not to cloud the water.
Where can I buy Hikari Marine food in India?
At Fish Bazaar, browse the Hikari range, delivered across India.
Written by Fish Bazaar, genuine Hikari fish food, delivered across India.
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