For a tropical freshwater community, the best everyday Hikari foods are Micro Pellets for small fish, plus species foods like Betta Bio-Gold and Fancy Guppy. Here's how to build a Hikari feeding plan for a tropical tank.
Key takeaways
- Everyday staple: Micro Pellets, plus species foods (Betta Bio-Gold, Fancy Guppy, Cichlid Gold and more).
- Simple plan: one staple plus one or two treats a week (Vibra Bites, algae wafers).
- Feeding: small amounts two to three times a day; match the food to each fish type.
- Buy in India: genuine Hikari, delivered nationwide, at Fish Bazaar.
Match the food to your fish
- Small community fish (tetras, rasboras, danios, barbs): Micro Pellets.
- Livebearers (guppy, platy, molly): Fancy Guppy.
- Betta: Betta Bio-Gold.
- Discus & angelfish: Discus Bio-Gold or Vibra Bites.
- Cichlids: Cichlid Gold.
- Plecos & bottom feeders: Algae Wafers.
- Fry: First Bites.
Building a simple feeding plan
Most community tanks do well with a staple (Micro Pellets) plus one or two treats a week (Vibra Bites, algae wafers). Feed small amounts two to three times a day. For mixed tanks, see feeding multiple species in one tank.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best all-round Hikari food for a community tank?
Hikari Micro Pellets, a semi-floating staple most small tropical fish accept.
Can one Hikari food feed my whole tank?
Micro Pellets suit most small fish, but bottom feeders and large or specialist fish do better with their own Hikari food.
Where can I buy Hikari tropical fish food in India?
At Fish Bazaar, browse the Hikari range, delivered across India. See our Hikari review.
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