Hikari 3.5-Ounce Sinking Cichlid Gold Pellets for Pets, Mini

After two years of buying the 2.2 lb bags of Hikari Sinking Cichlid Gold (Medium), I can say with confidence—this is the smart buy for serious fishkeepers. I switched to the sinking version when I noticed some of my cichlids preferred feeding lower in the tank, and it’s been a total win.🟢 Why it’s a game-changer:Sinks quickly and evenly, ideal for bottom-feeding cichlids or more timid ones that avoid the surface.Same legendary color-enhancing formula as the floating pellets—bright reds and oranges, even on older fish.Buying in bulk saves me money and trips. One bag lasts a long time, even with multiple tanks.Despite the size, the pellets don’t break apart or cloud the water, which is rare for sinking foods.🔴 Things to know:The medium pellets are a bit too large for smaller fish, so not ideal for juveniles—go for the mini size in that case.Store it in an airtight container once opened to keep it fresh longer (it’s a big bag!).💡 Pro Tip: This is especially great for species like Oscars, Jack Dempseys, and Severums—all of mine thrive on this as a daily staple.After two solid years, my fish still rush to the bottom the moment these hit the water. If you’ve got mid- to large-sized cichlids and want a cleaner, more natural feeding method—this is it.

Quality is always fresh and my monster fish especially my RTC LOVES this pellet. My Plecos are huge as well as my other fish as this is perfect for my growing "kids". I am concerned with the price. Also the fact that it only comes in a 2.2 and not a 5lb or even a 10. I have quite a few monsters as well as 6 tanks. I need to get this a few times per month and Amazon wont allow auto ship. I need something bigger!!!

This food is nutritious and healthy. It will bring out the color of your fish. I have been using this brand for 10 years.

I’ve been using Hikari sinking pellets for a while and they’re great for my fish. They seem to love them, and the water stays pretty clean. However, this time my order had a lot of crumbs in the bag, which was kind of disapointing. Usually, the pellets are in great shape, but this batch was messier than usual. Still a solid product, just hoping for better quality control next time!

We have a big tank of cichlids & they love them. No complaints from us or the fish.

I have large oscar and enderlicheri bichir..... they eat alot. I've gone thru 13 bags of this over the past 3 years or so. Consistent every time. Way better value buying in large bag vs 9 oz bag.

My fish go nuts for this food. And it is affordable. Maybe the ingredients aren't the very top quality, but my fish look great and love it. The water stays clearer feeding it than some more expensive alternatives I have fed.

These sinking pellets are the best we have found anywhere. Our fish need the sinking pellets so they can eat it easier. Love this stuff.