Hikari Economy Floating Pond Fish Food, 4kg

Hikari Economy is a floating daily maintenance diet made for koi and other pond fish, formulated with a minimum of 28% protein and Spirulina for balanced everyday nutrition. The medium 5.0–5.5mm pellets float on the surface so you can watch your fish feed and judge portions accurately. Comes in a 4kg pack, sized for keepers feeding a pond regularly through the warmer months.

Overview

Hikari Economy is a floating pond fish food designed as a daily maintenance diet — the food you reach for on an ordinary feeding day, not just for special growth or color phases. It's built around a uniquely balanced nutrient mix with a minimum 28% protein content, and includes Spirulina, which naturally contains carotenoids. The pellets are medium-sized (5.0–5.5mm) and float, so feeding is easy to observe and portion. This 4kg pack is suited to keepers who feed their pond regularly and want a dependable, economical option for everyday use.

Why Choose Hikari Economy?

Hikari has built its reputation over decades of pond fish nutrition research, and Economy is positioned as the brand's everyday workhorse diet. The manufacturer states its scientific formulation delivers higher feed efficiency compared with competitive koi foods — meaning more of what your fish eat is actually put to use, with less waste ending up in your pond water. That matters for water quality as much as for fish health, since uneaten or poorly digested food is one of the biggest contributors to pond maintenance headaches.

Balanced Daily Nutrition

This is a maintenance diet — formulated to provide basic nutritional components that support predictable development in pond fish, rather than a specialty formula for rapid growth or intensive color enhancement. It's a sensible default for the bulk of the feeding season, when your koi don't need anything more specialized than consistent, well-rounded nutrition.

Floating Medium Pellets

The 5.0–5.5mm pellets float, which gives you a clear view of how enthusiastically your fish are feeding and how much they're actually consuming — useful for spotting appetite changes early, and for avoiding overfeeding. The medium size suits most adult and sub-adult koi and larger pond fish comfortably.

With Spirulina

Spirulina is included in the formulation and naturally contains carotenoids. The pellets are free of artificial colors and flavors, so any color-supporting benefit comes from natural ingredients rather than synthetic additives.

28% Protein for Everyday Maintenance

At a minimum of 28% protein, Hikari Economy sits at a level appropriate for regular, everyday feeding rather than aggressive growth periods. Alongside protein, the formulation includes fat (min. 3.0%), fiber (max. 4.0%), and a full vitamin and mineral profile — see the Guaranteed Analysis below for full figures.

Feeding Guide

See the dedicated feeding section below for temperature-based guidance.

Ingredients

See the full ingredient list below — nothing here has been altered from the manufacturer's formulation.

Guaranteed Analysis

Full protein, fat, fiber, moisture, ash, phosphorus, and vitamin figures are listed in the table below for reference before you buy.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions from koi keepers are answered at the end of this listing.

Key Benefits

• Floating pellets — Lets you watch your koi feed in real time, making it easier to judge appetite and avoid overfeeding.
• 28% minimum protein — A solid, everyday protein level suited to regular maintenance feeding rather than occasional treats.
• Contains Spirulina — Naturally contains carotenoids, without relying on artificial colors.
• Free of artificial colors and flavors — A cleaner ingredient profile for daily feeding.
• Higher stated feed efficiency — Per the manufacturer, more of the food is utilized by the fish, which can mean less uneaten food breaking down in your pond.
• Medium 5.0–5.5mm pellet size — A practical size for most adult and larger pond fish.
• 4kg pack size — A quantity built for regular, ongoing feeding rather than occasional use.

Product Highlights

Feeding Guide

• When pond water is 10°C / 50°F or warmer: feed up to 4 times a day.
• Portion size: feed only as much as your fish can finish within a few minutes.
• Below 10°C / 50°F: Hikari recommends switching to Hikari Wheat-Germ Formula, which contains more easily digested ingredients suited to lower or unstable water temperatures.

Guaranteed Analysis

Ingredients

Wheat flour, soybean meal, corn gluten meal, fish meal, rice bran, whole crushed silkworm pupae, Spirulina, dried seaweed meal, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilized vitamin C), d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, mono calcium phosphate, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate.

FAQ Section

Is Hikari Economy good for koi? Yes — it's formulated as a daily maintenance diet for koi and other pond fish, with a balanced nutrient mix and 28% minimum protein for regular, everyday feeding.

What size koi can eat Hikari Economy's medium pellets? The 5.0–5.5mm pellets are sized for koi and pond fish 20 cm (8 inches) and above. that can comfortably take a medium-sized pellet.

Is Hikari Economy floating koi food? Yes, it's a floating pellet, which lets you observe feeding activity and control portions.

What is the protein percentage in Hikari Economy? A minimum of 28% protein.

How often should I feed Hikari Economy? Up to 4 times a day when water temperature is 10°C / 50°F or above. Feed only what your fish can consume in a few minutes.

Can Hikari Economy be used for pond fish other than koi? Yes, it's formulated as a daily maintenance diet for pond fish generally, not koi exclusively.

Does Hikari Economy contain Spirulina? Yes, and Spirulina naturally contains carotenoids.

Is Hikari Economy suitable for cold water? Below 10°C / 50°F, Hikari recommends switching to Hikari Wheat-Germ Formula, which is formulated with more easily digested ingredients for lower or unstable temperatures.

What size are the pellets? Medium, 5.0–5.5mm.

How much Hikari Economy should I feed my koi? Feed only as much as your fish can finish within a few minutes, up to 4 feedings a day in suitable water temperatures — adjust based on how quickly your fish clear each feeding.