{"product_id":"hikari-betta-bio-gold-20g","title":"Hikari Betta Bio-Gold 20g","description":"\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Betta Bio-Gold | A Nutritionally Complete Daily Diet for Bettas\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eDeveloped after extensive research into the specific nutritional requirements and eating habits of Betta splendens, Hikari Betta Bio-Gold is a floating pellet formulated to address the unique demands of one of the hobby's most popular — and most nutritionally misunderstood — fish. Bettas are carnivores with a high-stress physiology that benefits from a diet going well beyond basic protein content, and Bio-Gold delivers on that with a thoughtfully assembled ingredient list that includes premium fish meal for superior protein, astaxanthin for natural colour enhancement, spirulina for a concentrated source of usable vitamins, and Grape Seed Extract (polyphenol) — an antioxidant shown to help reduce the impacts of cellular aging. It is one of the few Betta foods on the market that takes the species' biology seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePremium fish meal protein source supports healthy muscle development and condition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAstaxanthin enhances natural colouration from the inside out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirulina provides a natural, highly bioavailable vitamin source\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrape Seed Extract (polyphenol) supports longevity and reduces aging impacts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating pellet format suits Bettas' surface-feeding nature perfectly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePerfectly sized pellet for adult Bettas — Hikari Micro Pellets recommended for smaller individuals under 1.5 inches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Guidelines\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003ePellet size and quantity should be matched to the size of your Betta:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBettas under 1.5 inches: Hikari Micro Pellets are recommended — 6 pellets twice daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBettas 1.5–1.75 inches: 3 pellets of Betta Bio-Gold up to three times daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd 1 pellet per additional quarter inch of growth, never exceeding 5 pellets per feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed one pellet at a time and ensure each is fully consumed before offering the next\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf feeding multiple times daily, leave at least 3 hours between feedings and avoid feeding close to lights out\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eAs with all fish, overfeeding is one of the most common and avoidable causes of poor water quality and health decline in Bettas. Remove any uneaten food promptly after each feeding. We personally feed our Bettas once daily and occasionally skip a day to allow their digestive systems to clear — something worth considering for long term health and condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Note From Us\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eWhile Hikari's guidelines suggest feeding up to three times daily, our personal approach is once daily feeding with an occasional rest day to allow their digestive systems to clear. Bettas have small stomachs and are far more commonly overfed than underfed — a lean, consistent feeding routine goes a long way toward keeping them healthy and your water quality stable. This is purely what works for us, but it's something worth considering. Always remove any uneaten food promptly regardless of feeding frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuaranteed Analysis\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Protein: Min 38%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fat: Min 4%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCrude Fibre: Max 3%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoisture: Max 10%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAsh: Max 12%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhosphorus: Min 0.7%\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin A: Min 19,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin D3: Min 2,900 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamin E: Min 1,500 IU\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAscorbic Acid: Min 430 mg\/kg\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIngredients\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003eFish meal, wheat flour, soybean meal, rice bran, potato starch, krill meal, corn gluten meal, wheat germ meal, brewers dried yeast, wheat gluten meal, fish oil, DL-methionine, spirulina, garlic, dried seaweed meal, astaxanthin, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, stabilized vitamin C, inositol, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, vitamin B12 supplement, p-aminobenzoic acid, disodium phosphate, salt, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"ltr\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eNote: Due to Hikari's commitment to providing the highest quality nutrition available, some differences in ingredients may occur due to regular formula updates.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49114805207262,"sku":null,"price":17.48,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0645\/4768\/4574\/files\/SRKKDTPMJYGZJRFVVPFFPHQB_jpeg.webp?v=1790445499","url":"https:\/\/poseidonaquaticsandplants.com\/products\/hikari-betta-bio-gold-20g","provider":"Poseidon Aquatics And Plants","version":"1.0","type":"link"}