Hikari Betta Bio Gold -- 0.07 oz

by Hikari

Product Features

• Betta Bio-Gold has been developed after considerable research into the nutritional requirements of bettas
• Hikari

Product Details

• Product Dimensions: 1 x 4 x 6 inches ; 1.6 ounces
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• ASIN: B00025Z74C
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #14,280 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)

Product 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

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Betta Bio-Gold Pellets, November 29, 2005

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Jill Florio "Reuse, reduce, recycle!" (Verde Valley, Arizona) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hikari Betta Bio Gold -- 0.07 oz (Misc.)

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 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Two fins up, March 23, 2006

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Erica Anderson (Minneapolis, MN) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hikari Betta Bio Gold -- 0.07 oz (Misc.)

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 :).

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Betta numnums, June 15, 2007

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Stacy Hopkins "Stacy" (Midwest) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Hikari Betta Bio Gold -- 0.07 oz (Misc.)

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!