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product_id: 13428048
title: "Sinking Carnivore Pellets for Pets, 2.61-Ounce"
brand: "hikari"
price: "VT5645"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Hikari"
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/13428048-sinking-carnivore-pellets-for-pets-2-61-ounce
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# Carotenoids boost vibrant natural colors Rapid water absorption for live-fish texture High digestible protein for carnivore strength Sinking Carnivore Pellets for Pets, 2.61-Ounce

**Brand:** hikari
**Price:** VT5645
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐠 Feed the wild side with vibrant, powerful nutrition!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Sinking Carnivore Pellets for Pets, 2.61-Ounce by hikari
- **How much does it cost?** VT5645 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.vu](https://www.desertcart.vu/products/13428048-sinking-carnivore-pellets-for-pets-2-61-ounce)

## Best For

- hikari enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted hikari brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Live-Fish Texture Magic:** Pellets absorb water fast, softening without losing shape for irresistible feeding.
- • **Parasite & Bacteria Free:** Safe, clean nutrition without the risks of live food contaminants—peace of mind in every pellet.
- • **Color-Boosting Brilliance:** Enhanced with carotenoids and astaxanthin to amplify your pet’s natural, eye-catching hues.
- • **Universal Carnivore Appeal:** Perfectly balanced for all life stages and picky eaters, making mealtime a guaranteed win.
- • **Protein-Powered Performance:** Formulated with high digestible protein to fuel your carnivore’s vitality and growth.

## Overview

Sinking Carnivore Pellets by Hikari deliver a scientifically balanced, high-protein diet enriched with carotenoids and astaxanthin to enhance color and health in all carnivorous freshwater fish. These pellets rapidly absorb water to mimic live fish texture while remaining parasite and bacteria free, ensuring safe, nutritious feeding for all life stages and picky eaters alike.

## Description

Ideal For All Carnivores. Developed to provide well-balanced nutrition and superior color enhancement of the natural colors of most larger carnivorous fish. Great for all types of freshwater fish, picky eaters. Pellets Absorb Water Quickly and Soften, Yet Retain Their Shape. Free Of Parasites and Bacteria Common With Live Foods.

Review: Good fish food. - Good fish food.
Review: They love this stuff!!! - Great product. The Axolotl's love this food.

## Features

- Perfectly balanced to offer a daily diet most carnivores love
- Higher levels of carotenoids promote brilliant colors
- Free of unwanted parasites and bacteria common with live foods
- Higher digestible protein levels that carnivores need
- Absorbs water rapidly taking on a texture of a live fish

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B007QH89AI |
| Age Range (Description) | All Life Stages |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Allergen Information | Almonds Free |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Limited Ingredient |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | High Protein |
| Best Sellers Rank | #11,577 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #92 in Aquarium Fish Food |
| Brand | Hikari |
| Brand Name | Hikari |
| Breed Recommendation | Large Breeds |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Customer Reviews | 4.8 out of 5 stars 1,795 Reviews |
| Flavor | Fish |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00042055219150 |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Item Type Name | Aquarium Fish |
| Item Weight | 0.07 Kilograms |
| Manufacturer | Phillips Feed & Pet Supply Natural Balance |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | Krill meal, Astaxanthin |
| Specific Uses For Product | Indoor |
| UPC | 886827769265 042055219150 707005198779 |
| Unit Count | 74 Grams |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |

## Product Details

- **Age Range (Description):** All Life Stages
- **Brand:** Hikari
- **Flavor:** Fish
- **Item Form:** Pellet
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Indoor

## Images

![Sinking Carnivore Pellets for Pets, 2.61-Ounce - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81-1E81U0EL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this food suitable for a beta? The fish shop owner sold it to me for my beta but I would think sinking pellets aren’t good for betas.**
A: I think these are for bottom feeders. I have never had a Beta.  I think Betas do get pellets, but they are tiny.

**Q: I have carnivores plecos, would this be in ideal high protein food for them? Also what is the protein %?**
A: My supposedly herbivore bristlenose pleco loves the carnivore sinking pellets, which I got for my yoyo loach and large angelfish.  I make sure I add a sinking algae pellet about an hour before I add the carnivore pellet to make sure the pleco gets enough veggies.  Don't know the protein content, it's probably available through the manufacturer's website.

**Q: My fish love theses but what can i do to avoid the smell these give off in the water after feeding?? I have great filtration in my tank to..**
A: Perhaps cut back on feeding quantity a bit. I've noticed with heavy protein foods like this that unless consumed completely down to the bits and morsels often left behind, that your going to see more waste and debris in gravel often leading to the foul smelling water you described.

**Q: Will dragon gobies eat this**
A: Dragons are fairly blind so you need to get the food close to him. They will eat sinking shrimp pellets or Algiers wafers. You can use a straw by placing it close to him or his den and drop the food in the straw so he can find it.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good fish food.
*by D***D on January 25, 2026*

Good fish food.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They love this stuff!!!
*by Y***N on October 10, 2025*

Great product. The Axolotl's love this food.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Smell terrible; fish love them
*by T***R on January 14, 2026*

Just make sure to hide these from your cat, if you have one! The odor is strong and mine is very interested in them. Putting one a day into a micro tank with these two tiny gobies.

## Frequently Bought Together

- Hikari Sinking Carnivore Pellets for Pets, 2.61-Ounce
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- Hikari Usa Inc AHK21328 tropical Algae Wafer 8.8-Ounce

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*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-03-07*