---
product_id: 400183285
title: "Hikari 12.3-Ounce Lionhead Sinking Pellets for Pets, Mini"
brand: "hikari"
price: "B/.7"
currency: PAB
in_stock: false
reviews_count: 6
category: "Hikari"
url: https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/400183285-hikari-12-3-ounce-lionhead-sinking-pellets-for-pets-mini
store_origin: PA
region: Panama
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# Fast sinking pellets Bio-Tech for vibrant color 46% high protein Hikari 12.3-Ounce Lionhead Sinking Pellets for Pets, Mini

**Brand:** hikari
**Price:** B/.7
**Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock

## Summary

> 🐠 Feed brilliance below the surface — because your fish deserve the best!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Hikari 12.3-Ounce Lionhead Sinking Pellets for Pets, Mini by hikari
- **How much does it cost?** B/.7 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Currently out of stock
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.pa](https://www.desertcart.com.pa/products/400183285-hikari-12-3-ounce-lionhead-sinking-pellets-for-pets-mini)

## 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

- • **Sinking Smart:** Pellets sink quickly to reduce bloating and surface feeding stress
- • **Vibrant Color Boost:** Advanced bio-technology prevents color fading for eye-catching fish
- • **Protein-Packed Power:** 46% protein fuels peak fish health and growth
- • **All Life Stages Ready:** Formulated for goldfish at every stage, from fry to adult
- • **Additive-Free & Nut-Safe:** Clean, tree nut-free recipe with natural ingredients for peace of mind

## Overview

Hikari 12.3-Ounce Lionhead Sinking Pellets deliver a premium 46% protein formula enriched with bio-technology to enhance coloration and prevent fading. Designed for all life stages of goldfish, these small, fast-sinking pellets reduce bloating and surface feeding issues. Additive-free and tree nut safe, this veterinary diet supports immunity and promotes the iconic lionhead form, making it a top choice for discerning fish keepers.

## Description

Hikari 12.3-Ounce Lionhead Sinking Pellets for Pets, Mini

Review: good - good
Review: Grows healthy fish , but does not exactly work wonders for wen growth. - This food is far superior than traditional flake food for medium to large fish, but small fish under 1.5 inches may struggle with the pellet size in an amusing way. (think of a kid getting caught red handed with cheeks puffed full of cookies). With a glass bottom aquarium, sinking pellets result in zero waste when feeding the fish as apposed to floating pellets that will eventually sink wherever or get caught up in plants. My fish usually catch them before they hit the bottom. Ever since I started using this food, my fish have been ravenously begging me for more every time I'm near the tank, however chewing more than a mouthfull keeps them occupied for some time after feeding, which works out well (and is again amusing to watch). I'm starting to wonder is there is some sort of addictive substance in the formula. I'm feeding it to all my fancys and they are all doing very well and are always happy to see me during feeding time, but they are also always very hungry no matter how much they get, but I think that's just how goldfish are. My fish have had zero swim bladder problems since using this food as well. Though my Orandas are growing fast and healthy, this food doesn't seem to be working any magic for their wen. I think it's purely genetics at play there.

## Features

- manufacturer: Hikari
- Item Trademark: HIKARI
- Item Weight: pounds, pounds, 0.74, 0.74
- Item Category: Pet Food

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B003WRE9M8 |
| Additional Features | Bio-Technology for Superior Coloration and Color Fading Prevention |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Age range (description) | All Life Stages |
| Allergen Information | Tree Nut Free |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | Additive-Free |
| Best Sellers Rank | #36,790 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #145 in Reptile & Amphibian Food |
| Brand | Hikari |
| Brand Name | Hikari |
| Breed Recommendation | All Life Stages |
| Container Type | Pouch or Bag |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 543 Reviews |
| Dog Breed Size | All |
| Flavor | Fish |
| Flavour | Fish |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00042055052344 |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Item Weight | 336 g |
| Item form | Pellet |
| Manufacturer | Hikari |
| Manufacturer Part Number | 05234 |
| Model Number | 18549 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Package Size Name | 12.3 OZ |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Product Benefits | Promotes true lion head form, vibrant colors, and boosts immunity |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Goldfish feeding and maintenance |
| Special Ingredients | Fish meal, flaked corn, wheat flour, soybean meal, krill meal, gluten meal, enzyme, DL-methionine, canthaxanthin, astaxanthin, garlic |
| Special ingredients | Fish meal, flaked corn, wheat flour, soybean meal, krill meal, gluten meal, enzyme, DL-methionine, canthaxanthin, astaxanthin, garlic Special ingredients Fish meal, flaked corn, wheat flour, soybean meal, krill meal, gluten meal, enzyme, DL-methionine, canthaxanthin, astaxanthin, garlic See more |
| Specific Uses For Product | Indoor |
| Specific uses for product | Indoor |
| Target Species | Fish |
| UPC | 042055052344 |
| Unit Count | 363.75 Milliliters |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** All Life Stages
- **Brand:** Hikari
- **Flavour:** Fish
- **Item form:** Pellet
- **Specific uses for product:** Indoor

## Images

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![Hikari 12.3-Ounce Lionhead Sinking Pellets for Pets, Mini - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81Jyy8QBiZL.jpg)
![Hikari 12.3-Ounce Lionhead Sinking Pellets for Pets, Mini - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/6156V2NPLTL.jpg)
![Hikari 12.3-Ounce Lionhead Sinking Pellets for Pets, Mini - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81cki7hNzaL.jpg)
![Hikari 12.3-Ounce Lionhead Sinking Pellets for Pets, Mini - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51JJVyhIJQL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Is this food recommended for fancy tail goldfish or is it only for lionheads?**
A: I also would recommend this for non lionheads. The floating types i have found gave my fish Swimbladder disease symptoms due to them sucking in too much air. This is probably their best product for ANY goldfish. I have had Oranda's, lionheads, Ryukin fish and have fed them exclusively this product and green peas. I currently have over 15 blackmoor who are currently being fed ONLY this product and nothing else and the growth is amazing. I highly recommend nothing but this product for goldies.

**Q: Hi can you tell me how old this food is?  Does it have an expiration date?**
A: I recently bought a package and it has a expiration of 5/2020.

**Q: Are they Sinking or floating pellets?**
A: The Lionhead pellets by Hikari are sinking pellets to help the fish avoid gulping air while they eat.

**Q: Is there any vegetable matter in the ingredients?  My black moor seems to be having a swim bladder problem and needs food w/ vegies**
A: Try to feed green peas and yes this food have vegetables matter still I always soak this food for few minutes before feeding my fishes and it always sink so there is no swim bladder issue ☺

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ good
*by K***G on 30 September 2025*

good

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Grows healthy fish , but does not exactly work wonders for wen growth.
*by S***H on 4 December 2019*

This food is far superior than traditional flake food for medium to large fish, but small fish under 1.5 inches may struggle with the pellet size in an amusing way. (think of a kid getting caught red handed with cheeks puffed full of cookies). With a glass bottom aquarium, sinking pellets result in zero waste when feeding the fish as apposed to floating pellets that will eventually sink wherever or get caught up in plants. My fish usually catch them before they hit the bottom. Ever since I started using this food, my fish have been ravenously begging me for more every time I'm near the tank, however chewing more than a mouthfull keeps them occupied for some time after feeding, which works out well (and is again amusing to watch). I'm starting to wonder is there is some sort of addictive substance in the formula. I'm feeding it to all my fancys and they are all doing very well and are always happy to see me during feeding time, but they are also always very hungry no matter how much they get, but I think that's just how goldfish are. My fish have had zero swim bladder problems since using this food as well. Though my Orandas are growing fast and healthy, this food doesn't seem to be working any magic for their wen. I think it's purely genetics at play there.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality food
*by H***G on 10 August 2026*

Really good food. My fish love it. It really makes the Lionhead fish head grow bigger and faster.

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*Store origin: PA*
*Last updated: 2026-09-29*