---
product_id: 4864880
title: "Hikari 8.8-Ounce Cichlid Gold Floating Pellets for Pets, Medium"
brand: "hikari"
price: "VT5469"
currency: VUV
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
url: https://www.desertcart.vu/products/4864880-hikari-8-8-ounce-cichlid-gold-floating-pellets-for-pets
store_origin: VU
region: Vanuatu
---

# High beta carotene boosts vibrant fish colors Floating pellets for easy feeding control Won't cloud your aquarium water Hikari 8.8-Ounce Cichlid Gold Floating Pellets for Pets, Medium

**Brand:** hikari
**Price:** VT5469
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐠 Elevate your aquarium game with vibrant, healthy fish that everyone envies!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hikari 8.8-Ounce Cichlid Gold Floating Pellets for Pets, Medium by hikari
- **How much does it cost?** VT5469 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/4864880-hikari-8-8-ounce-cichlid-gold-floating-pellets-for-pets)

## 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

- • **Float & Feast:** Pellets stay afloat for effortless feeding and monitoring
- • **Color Pop Power:** Enriched with beta carotene and NS Germ to amplify natural brilliance
- • **Crystal Clear Tank:** Formulated to keep your aquarium water pristine and clear
- • **Health Boost Formula:** Contains stabilized vitamin C to promote longevity and vitality
- • **Trusted Aquarium Essential:** Preferred by cichlid enthusiasts for consistent quality and results

## Overview

Hikari 8.8-Ounce Cichlid Gold Floating Pellets deliver premium nutrition designed for medium breed cichlids. These floating pellets enable easy feeding control without clouding water, enriched with beta carotene and stabilized vitamin C to enhance natural colors and support long-term fish health. Trusted by aquarists worldwide, this formula ensures your fish thrive in a crystal-clear tank environment.

## Description

desertcart.com: Hikari 8.8-Ounce Cichlid Gold Floating Pellets for Pets, Medium : Pet Supplies

Review: A great Cichlid fish food to bring out color in your fish. Floats well and does not cloud your tank water. A fish favorite food. - The Hikari Cichlid Gold Floating Pellets are a good buy. I have found that desertcart has a very good price for them. I have desertcart Prime, so I have the 2-day Free shipping on my orders. The Hikari Cichlid Gold pellets have always been a favorite by my cichlids. The floating ones stay afloat the whole time until they are gone. They do not cloud my tank water. My fish go after the pellets fairly quickly. The Hikari Cichlid Gold does seem to bring out more color than the regular Hikari Cichlid food. I recommend the Hikari Cichlid Gold because it does a good job with color, my fish love the food, it floats the whole time, it does not cloud my water and the price is very good on desertcart. Hikari is a trusted brand in the aquarium trade.
Review: Great price and quality - Food arrived quickly and sealed. Fish love this food. We have been feeding the Cichlid gold for years and rarely do we lose a fish. We are very careful to feed as recommended.

## Features

- Floating pellets allow easy monitoring of amount eaten
- Will not cloud water
- High in beta carotene and NS Germ, brings out natural brilliant colors
- Promotes long healthy life
- Contains stabilized vitamin C

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005FTN4OK |
| ASIN  | B005FTN4OK |
| Additional Features | Color Enhancing Formula |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Allergen Information | Brazil Nuts Free |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Best Sellers Rank | #63,528 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #624 in Aquarium Fish Food |
| Brand Name | Hikari |
| Breed Recommendation | Medium Breeds |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (2,093) |
| Date First Available  | March 29, 2009 |
| Dog Breed Size | Medium |
| Flavor | Fish |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00042055043281 |
| Is Discontinued By Manufacturer  | No |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Item Type Name | pet-food |
| Item Weight | 0.25 Kilograms |
| Item model number  | 42055043281 |
| Manufacturer | Phillips Feed & Pet Supply Natural Balance |
| Manufacturer  | Phillips Feed & Pet Supply Natural Balance |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 42055043281 |
| Model Number | 42055043281 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Product Benefits | Enhances fish color and appearance |
| Product Dimensions  | 9.1 x 1 x 3.7 inches; 8.82 ounces |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Daily Feeding, Color Enhancement |
| Special Ingredients | Corn |
| Specific Uses For Product | Behavior |
| Target Species | Fish |
| UPC | 042055043281 |
| Unit Count | 250 Grams |

## Product Details

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

## Images

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![Hikari 8.8-Ounce Cichlid Gold Floating Pellets for Pets, Medium - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81z5bykQTCL.jpg)
![Hikari 8.8-Ounce Cichlid Gold Floating Pellets for Pets, Medium - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61MnajZFGDL.jpg)
![Hikari 8.8-Ounce Cichlid Gold Floating Pellets for Pets, Medium - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811HP+arZ9L.jpg)
![Hikari 8.8-Ounce Cichlid Gold Floating Pellets for Pets, Medium - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51RTMnYhxIL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Seller. Can you put size in mm of individual pellets? I would buy if I knew.**
A: They are 4.5 mm to 5.3 mm. Thank You

**Q: i have one fish how many balls i should give?**
A: Fish is now gone.  But always used to follow the rule that unless they eat it right away, it was too much.  You can try it once and just scoop out the remaining.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A great Cichlid fish food to bring out color in your fish. Floats well and does not cloud your tank water. A fish favorite food.
*by B***S on March 5, 2016*

The Hikari Cichlid Gold Floating Pellets are a good buy. I have found that Amazon has a very good price for them. I have Amazon Prime, so I have the 2-day Free shipping on my orders. The Hikari Cichlid Gold pellets have always been a favorite by my cichlids. The floating ones stay afloat the whole time until they are gone. They do not cloud my tank water. My fish go after the pellets fairly quickly. The Hikari Cichlid Gold does seem to bring out more color than the regular Hikari Cichlid food. I recommend the Hikari Cichlid Gold because it does a good job with color, my fish love the food, it floats the whole time, it does not cloud my water and the price is very good on Amazon. Hikari is a trusted brand in the aquarium trade.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great price and quality
*by C***O on August 4, 2024*

Food arrived quickly and sealed. Fish love this food. We have been feeding the Cichlid gold for years and rarely do we lose a fish. We are very careful to feed as recommended.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Great Product
*by B***I on April 28, 2025*

My fish and Turtle loves it

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*Product available on Desertcart Vanuatu*
*Store origin: VU*
*Last updated: 2026-05-03*