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product_id: 4121699
title: "Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g)"
brand: "hikari"
price: "VT20029"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4121699-tropical-jumbo-carnisticks-fish-food-17-6-oz-500g
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
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# High carotenoids for vibrant colors Jumbo size = 1 live goldfish per stick Rapid water absorption mimics live prey texture Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g)

**Brand:** hikari
**Price:** VT20029
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐠 Feed the beast, flaunt the colors, own the tank!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g) by hikari
- **How much does it cost?** VT20029 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/4121699-tropical-jumbo-carnisticks-fish-food-17-6-oz-500g)

## 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

- • **Clean & Safe Nutrition:** Scientifically formulated parasite- and bacteria-free diet ensures health without the mess or risk of live food.
- • **All Life Stages Welcome:** Balanced nutrition designed for large carnivorous fish at every stage of growth and activity.
- • **Vibrant Colors, Vibrant Life:** Enhanced carotenoid levels boost your fish’s natural brilliance, making your tank a living masterpiece.
- • **Instantly Irresistible Texture:** Rapid water absorption transforms sticks into a live-fish-like texture that top feeders can’t resist.
- • **Feeding Giant Carnivores Made Easy:** Each jumbo stick packs the caloric punch of a live goldfish, perfect for your monster fish.

## Overview

Hikari Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks offer a premium, parasite-free daily diet tailored for large carnivorous fish. Each 17.6 oz stick delivers the caloric equivalent of a live goldfish, rapidly absorbing water to mimic natural prey texture while boosting vibrant coloration with high carotenoid content. Ideal for all life stages, this scientifically balanced formula ensures your top feeders thrive with clean, mess-free nutrition.

## Description

desertcart.com: Hikari Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g) : Pet Supplies

Review: Fish love it - Fish love them. Giant gourami goes crazy for them. No mess in tank.
Review: good - good

## Features

- Perfectly balanced to offer a daily diet most larger top-feeding carnivores love
- Free of unwanted parasites and bacteria which are common with live foods
- Higher levels of carotenoids promote brilliant colors
- Absorbs water rapidly taking on a texture of a live fish
- Each stick offers the caloric equivalent of approximately one live goldfish
- Hikari Carni Sticks Jumbo 17.6oz
- A Scientific Diet for Larger Awowana and Top Feeding Carnivores
- Ideal for Monster Fishes

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B004HSN3KK |
| ASIN  | B004HSN3KK |
| Additional Features | Jumbo Size, Equivalent to One Live Goldfish per Stick |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Allergen Information | Almonds Free |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Best Sellers Rank | #28,823 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #270 in Aquarium Fish Food |
| Brand Name | Hikari |
| Breed Recommendation | Large Breeds |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (382) |
| Date First Available  | January 2, 2011 |
| Department  | Unisex-Adult |
| Flavor | Fish |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00042055216425 |
| Included Components | Hikari Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g) |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Form | Stick |
| Item Type Name | Hikari Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g) |
| Item Weight | 1.15 Pounds |
| Item model number  | 42055216425 |
| Manufacturer | Hikerman 99020262 |
| Manufacturer  | Hikerman 99020262 |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 42055216425 |
| Model Number | 42055216425 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Product Benefits | Promotes vibrant colors, balanced diet, parasite-free, absorbs water rapidly |
| Product Dimensions  | 9.5 x 4.2 x 0.9 inches; 1.15 Pounds |
| Recommended Uses For Product | feeding larger top-feeding carnivorous fish, daily diet |
| Special Ingredients | Fish Meal |
| Specific Uses For Product | Fish Food |
| Target Species | Fish |
| UPC | 042055216425 |
| Unit Count | 17.6 Ounce |
| Warranty Description | Warranty |

## Product Details

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

## Images

![Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71EQ1w4erLL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Can goldfish and koi eat these?**
A: My experience goldfish and koi will eat anything.  These are jumbo eats so the fish would have to be large.

**Q: Can these be fed to a saltwater porupine puffer?**
A: Yes and no. It’s for fresh water carnivore fish.

**Q: How much should I feed an adult Silva Arowana for each feeding?**
A: Until he stops eating, mine will eat 12 sticks plus shrimp 2 times daily

**Q: how long are these sticks? Are they longer than the Hikari food sticks?**
A: Hello Kenneth,In a word.....YESFood sticks are 11-13mmThe Jumbo Carnisticks are 20-22mm long and 5.0-5.5mm in diameter.Each stick has about the same protein level as about a 35mm goldfish.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fish love it
*by A***R on July 7, 2025*

Fish love them. Giant gourami goes crazy for them. No mess in tank.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good
*by M***T on December 20, 2025*

good

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good food
*by B***D on January 2, 2024*

this food works good for extra big tank fish.

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*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-05-05*