Koi Food – Saki Hikari

order hereI have been feeding my koi the standard Hikari Wheat germ food. They seem to like it and the colors are vibrant and fish are looking very healthy. While at Wet Pets the other day the owner recommended their newest food Saki Hikari. I purchased a 4.4lb bag of the color enhancer and we shall see if there is a noticeable difference in a few weeks.

Saki-Hikari Koi Color Enhancing Food W/Hikarigerm Bacteria

“Saki-Hikari Color is the most powerful color enhancing diet available today! Utilizing pure-select Spirulina, which naturally contains high levels of Zeaxanthin, we can offer you outstanding enhancement of the Hiban(red areas). Spirulina is also naturally rich in vitamins(B12), carotenoids and minerals and is easily metabolized by koi. You can also be assured, because it’s a Hikari product, that no negative impact to the Shiroji(white areas) will be noted. Saki-Hikari Color so powerful, we suggest gradual introduction to your fish!”

See more Hikari Koi food products at www.hikari.info

UPDATE 07/03/2011: After just 3 weeks on the Saki Hikari I can see a noticeable difference in the color of my fish. The Kujaku has regained all his lost color and is growing quickly. Even the blacks are developing evenly now rather than one sided. My Kuhaku gin rin butterfly now has very vibrant oranges and his skin is glistening white. My sanke and showa now have strong separation of color. The Asagi is expanding the reds on his underside. The platinum and yamabuki ogons are still small but healthy looking. I look at the fish every day so the change is subtle to me but is noticeable.

UPDATE 08/04/2011 – Ordering more – Found a deal on ebay for $41.95 with free shipping. Most places are $50+. Could be due to late season for growth food, but my area will be warm until late October.