| | |  | Pellet & Granular Food | Home » » » » Hikari Betta Bio Gold -- 0.07 oz | | | | | | | Description: | | Betta Bio-Gold has been developed after considerable research into the nutritional requirements of bettas. A formulation utilizing Bio-Technology promotes excellent coloration while meeting 100% of their nutritional needs. Don't be fooled by freeze dried foods with a betta label, give your bettas food made especially for them, Betta Bio-Gold! Floating Pellet Allows easy monitoring of amount eaten Helps eliminate over-feeding Reduces water quality problems More economical Will not cloud the water Expect Natural, Brilliant Colors Rich in natural color enhancers Reduces color fading Bio-Technology provides superior color enhancement Contains Stabilized Vitamin C Supports immune system health Promotes a long, healthy life | | | Features: | |
• Betta Bio-Gold has been developed after considerable research into the nutritional requirements of bettas
• Hikari
| | | Product Details: | | | Product Length:
| 1.0 inches | | Product Width:
| 4.0 inches | | Product Height:
| 6.0 inches | | Product Weight:
| 0.01 pounds | | Package Length:
| 4.9 inches | | Package Width:
| 3.7 inches | | Package Height:
| 0.3 inches | | Package Weight:
| 0.05 pounds | | Average Customer Rating:
|  based on 10 reviews |
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17 of 18 found the following review helpful:
 Betta Bio-Gold PelletsNov 30, 2005
By Jill Florio
"Reuse, reduce, recycle!"
I pretty much rely on Hikari's Bio-Gold betta pellets as a staple food for my betta pets. While I do vary their diet with treats, I like a basic, healthy pellet food to base their diet upon. The pellets are imported from Japan, where bettas have been bred for centuries.
Bettas are very finicky and can take up to a week to recognize a new food. So it is comforting to them to keep their basic food the same over time, and to use a food formulated specifically for bettas. The Bio-Gold betta pellets float for a long time, giving them time to find and "capture" each pellet. The floating feature also prevents extra food from falling into the gravel (where they need to be cleaned, lest they start rotting and fouling the water).
The 20 gram package (0.7 oz) has the "Easy-Feed Spout," which is a better feeding mechanism thatn the smaller package with the plastic cut-out on the front. For one thing, this package can be opened and closed, preventing spills and waste. The food stays mold-free, since the spout closes. And a feature that's really great about this package: you can put extra pellets back in the bag, after pouring some out into your hand.
That's a big money saver, since you won't have wasted food sitting in the palm of your hand after feedings. With the other Bio-Gold package, and most other betta pellet products, it is very difficult to put excess food back in the container. Keeping in mind that each betta only needs about 3 pellets a day (depending on the size of your betta), it's easy to over-pour with almost all betta food products.
The package on the back shows how to open the package and how to pour the food into the tank. I would make sure you only pour the pellets into your hand, or into a dish first. You do NOT want to accidently pour too much betta food in his tank. Overfed bettas often end up with intestinal problems and, frequently, death is a result from the subsequent swim bladder infections.
9 of 10 found the following review helpful:
Two fins upMar 23, 2006
By Erica Anderson
I have been an on and off again Betta owner. Over the years I have fed my fish frozen or flake food. With my last Betta, I tried pellets and he did not like them whatsoever. So when I bought a small half gallon bowl for my latest Betta Blutengel, I was reluctant to try to feed him the free sample of Hikari's Betta Bio-Gold Fish Food that came with the bowl. Initially he did not think too much of the food but within a couple of days I saw him rise to the surface and gobble the 2-3 pellets I gave him. Now Blutengel looks forward to feeding time. He scarfs down his food within two shakes of a lamb's tail. I think the food has also done wonders for his beautiful blue scales and fins too. His energy is amazing compared to past Bettas I have owned. He is quite lively. If there was one brand of pellets to feed one's Betta, it has to be Hikari. My fish can attest to that :).
6 of 6 found the following review helpful:
Betta numnumsJun 15, 2007
By Stacy Hopkins
"Stacy"
This is by far the best food out there for bettas. It can't be beat. Even the most finicky betta will munch up this food. It is more pricey and harder to find, but the it is worth it in order to have a healthy betta. And recently, along with the dog and cat food recalls, several brands of tropical fish food have been recalled for also containing melamine. Hikari is not among the recalled fish foods, thank goodness.
Price wise, Amazon.com is not the most cost effective place to purchase Hikari Betta Bio-Gold. Though if you live in a very rural area, it may be a good option.
Feed this to have a healthy betta. Just make sure not to overfeed. Once a week, instead of Hikari, you should give your betta buddy tiny pieces of a thawed frozen pea, shelled and cut up into bite sized pieces. This will help your betta's digestive system remain clear, helping him (or her) live longer.
Cheers!
3 of 3 found the following review helpful:
 I used to highly recommend...Aug 20, 2011
By Alan Lee
This used to be the staple food for my bettas, and i wholeheartedly recommended it to any betta keepers- the only problem is in the last year or so they've changed the recipe. The main ingredient is wheat flour, and even MSG, yes the stuff in chinese food! Shame on you Hikari. If you want the best for your fish, its best to feed a variety, and frozen food is great. As far as a prepared dry food goes, I'd say Atisons Betta food is the best thing on the market these days.
1 of 1 found the following review helpful:
An excellent betta foodJan 16, 2007
By A. Vasicek
I feed my bettas a variety of live and frozen foods, but Hikari is the backbone of their diets. They all readily eat these pellets, and I couldn't be happier with the product. The packaging takes a bit to get used to, but you can always just dump the pellets into a small plastic jar.
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