--- product_id: 673748 title: "Tropical Food Sticks 250g" brand: "hikari" price: "€ 43.44" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 category: "Hikari" url: https://www.desertcart.it/products/673748-tropical-food-sticks-250g store_origin: IT region: Italy --- # Boosts vibrant fish colors with carotenoids Perfectly balanced daily nutrition Stabilized vitamin C for immune defense Tropical Food Sticks 250g **Brand:** hikari **Price:** € 43.44 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐠 Feed brilliance daily — because your fish deserve the spotlight! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tropical Food Sticks 250g by hikari - **How much does it cost?** € 43.44 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.it](https://www.desertcart.it/products/673748-tropical-food-sticks-250g) ## 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 - • **Immune System Guardian:** Fortified with stabilized vitamin C to keep your aquatic pets thriving and resilient. - • **Trusted by Enthusiasts:** Join thousands of aquarists whose fish can’t get enough—proven favorite for Arowanas and puffers alike. - • **Parasite-Free Assurance:** Say goodbye to live food risks—clean, safe, and parasite-free for peace of mind. - • **Tailored Carnivore Diet:** Expertly balanced to satisfy the nutritional cravings of top-feeding carnivores daily. - • **Vibrant Color Amplifier:** Elevate your aquarium’s visual wow factor with enhanced carotenoids that make every fish pop. ## Overview Hikari Tropical Food Sticks 250g deliver a scientifically balanced, parasite-free diet rich in carotenoids and stabilized vitamin C, designed to enhance color vibrancy and immune health for top-feeding carnivorous aquarium fish. ## Description Product description About Hikari Hikari, the "originator" of Species Specific and premium aquatics diets has been copied by many, but our loyal customers know they can always depend on our products to offer their aquatic pets the finest in scientifically balanced nutrition. For almost 140 years we've spent considerable time exploring natural habitats of fish, breeding fish in our own facilities, producing diets in our own factories, processing every shipment through our own facilities and researching the impact our diets have over time. These unique insights into the nutritional needs of fish give a competitive advantage no other fish food maker can duplicate and allow us to produce species specific diets that will not only maintain your aquatic pets' health, but assist you in keeping your aquarium or pond in top form. We make the health and longevity of the fish and the aquatic environment they live in our first priority. Focusing on bringing about success to the hobbyist through exacting nutrition has allowed us to develop a brand name synonymous with superior quality. Consider using Hikari, because you love your aquatic pets as much as they love you! Why Customers Choose Hikari RESEARCH We feel it's our duty to constantly investigate the natural ecology of fish to make the best food for them. Our exploration to Irian Jaya, Lake Malawi in Africa, Guiana highland, the Indian Ocean, the jungle of Southeast Asia and the Holy River Ayeyawady and others, offer us many secrets to fish health, coloration, breeding requirements, water conditions and quality. SPECIES SPECIFIC DIETS Hikari offers a wide variety of diets for different species of fish, each offering unique characteristics which enable it to be readily accepted by the specific fish it was developed for, which is where Species Specific originated. This attention to detail allows you to be confident your choice will be quickly devoured by even the most finicky eaters. TECHNOLOGY Our first hand experience breeding and raising fish, and the scientific data we can collect during this process, give us a clear road map for future product improvements and enhancements. Hikari uses actual experience and physical practice instead of marketing schemes or unproven theory to develop our premium aquatic diets! You Might Also Like Jumbo Carnisticks A scientifically formulated diet for larger top feeding fish, like arowana and other monster fish, that takes on a live-fish-like texture when put in water. An extremely flavorful, color enhancing diet with more balanced nutrient profile than live foods without the fear of parasites or bacteria issues. Sinking Carnivore Pellets A scientifically formulated, rapidly sinking pellet developed specifically for carnivorous fish who require higher usable protein levels. Great for any finicky eater too! Massivore Delight A scientifically blended nutrient mix specifically for larger carnivorous fish who tend to avoid feeding from the top of the aquarium. This highly flavorful diet offers excellent growth and desirable form while improving coloration too! Food Sticks A complete, scientifically formulated nutrient mix, developed for top-feeding carnivorous fish whose main diet of live food tends to cause nutritional deficiencies. Reduces the chance of infection from parasites or bacteria which tend to hitchhike in live foods. Review: good product - My Fakaha puffer feeds well. Good, regular, everyday food. Review: Picky Fish Approved! Give it time. - My flowerhorn Gino did not originally like these. He would only eat bloodworms and live mealworms for about a month after I first purchased him. I have tried many different types of pellets. It’s been 3 months, I stopped the bloodworms all together (not a nutritious diet for him to be on long term) and I offered these sticks once in a while along with Cichlid Bug Bites, freeze dried brine shrimp, dried mealworms, and frozen shrimp. He just recently started to pick these sticks out over all the other food types. And now he’s obsessed! They are super easy to clean up, stay afloat, and are big enough for him to spot. They do not cause the water to get cloudy and the amount you get is quite a bit. Especially if you only have one medium-large size cichlid. Read the directions and offer these once every day. One day I skipped his morning feeding so he devoured these at his afternoon feeding. Since then he has loved them! 10/10 recommend! ## Features - Higher levels of carotenoids promote brilliant colors - Perfectly balanced to offer a daily diet most top-feeding carnivores love - Free of unwanted parasites and bacteria which are common with live foods - Stabilized vitamin C to support immune system health ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B00025Z6JI | | Additional Features | Formulated for tropical fish, enhances fish color vibrancy | | Age Range (Description) | Baby | | Age Range Description | Baby | | Animal Food Diet Type | Raw | | Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | High Protein | | Best Sellers Rank | #29,276 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #282 in Aquarium Fish Food | | Brand | Hikari | | Brand Name | Hikari | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 1,007 Reviews | | Flavor | Fish | | Item Form | Stick | | Item Type Name | Aquarium Fish | | Item Weight | 250 Grams | | Manufacturer | HSUSAI/Hikari Fish Food | | Manufacturer Part Number | 042055217293 | | Model Number | 042055217293 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Occasion | Birthday | | Product Benefits | Enhances fish appearance and health | | Recommended Uses For Product | aquarium feeding, fish nutrition | | Special Ingredients | fish meal, carotenoids, vitamin C | | Specific Uses For Product | Indoor | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 042055217293 | | Unit Count | 8.8 Ounce | | Warranty Description | Warranty | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Hikari - **Flavor:** Fish - **Age Range (Description):** Baby - **Item Form:** Stick - **Specific Uses For Product:** Indoor ## Images ![Tropical Food Sticks 250g - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/813nx46bY0L.jpg) ![Tropical Food Sticks 250g - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/91uiIOOTDcL.jpg) ![Tropical Food Sticks 250g - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81B0NQnG-eL.jpg) ![Tropical Food Sticks 250g - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HvTrXV9HL.jpg) ![Tropical Food Sticks 250g - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61f8sP92+ZL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Size** options. ## Questions & Answers **Q: How long are the fish sticks? My arowana is 18" long,** A: The sticks are about 1/2 inch...may want to try finding bigger food. My 12inch arowana loved them though **Q: How many per serving for an arowana? Also how many times a day? My arowana is 6in. long.** A: Hello,The general rule of thumb in how to feed is 2-3X a day and only as much as your fish will eat in about 3-4 minutes.If you are changing foods your arrowana may balk at first so start slow with just a couple of sticks to make sure he will eat it and keep trying until he takes to it.Then apply the 3-4 minute rule.I can not say this enough times....people have a tendency to overfeed their fish.When you overfeed not only does your fish produce more ammonia which will eventually become nitrate but the food that goes uneaten winds up in your gravel and becomes nitrate too.Not to mention turning your substrate into a cesspool. **Q: Would this be good for a 6/7 inch bala 'shark'?** A: It's been a while since I've had a bala shark. These would probably be fine, though I believe I'd rotate this with other foods to be sure there's nutritional variety. **Q: Is this stick float or sink?** A: Hello Richard,This is a floating stick designed for top feeding carnivores.However as with all floating food eventually it will absorb water and sink. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good product *by R***Y on August 5, 2025* My Fakaha puffer feeds well. Good, regular, everyday food. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Picky Fish Approved! Give it time. *by K***N on August 25, 2023* My flowerhorn Gino did not originally like these. He would only eat bloodworms and live mealworms for about a month after I first purchased him. I have tried many different types of pellets. It’s been 3 months, I stopped the bloodworms all together (not a nutritious diet for him to be on long term) and I offered these sticks once in a while along with Cichlid Bug Bites, freeze dried brine shrimp, dried mealworms, and frozen shrimp. He just recently started to pick these sticks out over all the other food types. And now he’s obsessed! They are super easy to clean up, stay afloat, and are big enough for him to spot. They do not cause the water to get cloudy and the amount you get is quite a bit. Especially if you only have one medium-large size cichlid. Read the directions and offer these once every day. One day I skipped his morning feeding so he devoured these at his afternoon feeding. Since then he has loved them! 10/10 recommend! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Arowanas LOVE these! *by B***N on November 17, 2025* My Arowanas LOVE these! One of their staples! I buy often. ## Frequently Bought Together - Hikari Tropical Food Sticks 250g - Hikari Tropical Massivore Delite Fish Food, 13.4 oz (380g) - Hikari Usa Inc AHK21328 tropical Algae Wafer 8.8-Ounce --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.it/products/673748-tropical-food-sticks-250g](https://www.desertcart.it/products/673748-tropical-food-sticks-250g) --- *Product available on Desertcart Italy* *Store origin: IT* *Last updated: 2026-05-09*