Hikari Cichlid Gold

Floating pellets with the highest carotene content — maximum color splendor for carnivorous cichlids

Floating pellets — daily color-enhancing food for carnivorous cichlids — freshly stocked, ready to use.

✅ Level: Easy — Daily staple food for carnivorous cichlids. No special equipment needed.

Hikari Cichlid Gold is a daily floating color-enhancing food specifically for carnivorous cichlids. The formula contains the highest possible carotene content, ensuring that the natural colors of your cichlids are optimally displayed throughout the year — even outside the breeding season. The high protein content is exactly what carnivorous cichlids need for healthy growth and optimal body shape. The floating pellets align with the natural eating behavior of cichlids at the water surface.

🐟 Product specifications

🚚 Delivery & warranty

• Fast delivery from our store — ready to use immediately
• Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
• Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 business days
• Problem with your order? We'll solve it together. Contact us via our customer service.
• Free shipping from €59,-

✂️ Usage tips

Feed daily as a staple food, as much as your fish can eat in 2–3 minutes. The floating pellets make it easy to observe food intake and remove excess food.

💡 Tip

Do you have cichlids that prefer to eat from the bottom? Then choose Hikari Sinking Cichlid Gold — the same formula in sinking pellets.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Why is carotene so important for cichlids?
Carotene is a natural pigment that enhances the red, orange, and yellow colors of cichlids. The highest carotene content ensures maximum color splendor all year round.

What is the difference with Hikari Sinking Cichlid Gold?
Same formula, but Cichlid Gold floats — for cichlids that eat at the surface. Sinking Cichlid Gold sinks — for cichlids that eat from the bottom.

Is this food also suitable for herbivorous cichlids?
No — this food is optimized for carnivorous cichlids with a high protein content. For herbivorous cichlids, we recommend Hikari Cichlid Excel.

Do you have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.