Hikari Tropical Micro Pellets (0.77 oz)
Tiny semi-floating pellets for small-mouthed community fish — tetras, rasboras, guppies. Size appropriate where a normal pellet is too big, and readily accepted.
- +Micro pellets are size appropriate for small-mouthed fish that spit larger food out
- +Semi-floating — they float at first then slowly sink, so mid-water fish take them; readily accepted
- +High protein with krill and colour enhancing ingredients, vitamin stabilised
- +Hold together with low waste and no clouding, and are easy to portion for a small tank
- −Very small pellets are easy to overfeed — use a tiny pinch
- −Too small to satisfy larger fish
These are Hikari Tropical Micro Pellets, tiny roughly 0.4 mm semi-floating pellets for small-mouthed community fish such as tetras, rasboras and guppies, 0.77 oz. They float at first then slowly sink, and are size-appropriate where a normal pellet is too big.
- Small-mouthed community fish that spit out larger food
- Nano and mid-water community tanks
- Keepers who want a size-appropriate daily pellet
- Larger fish that a micro pellet will not satisfy
- Bottom-feeder-only tanks, which need wafers
- Heavy-handed feeders, since tiny pellets are easy to overfeed
We separate what the maker claims from what independent sources confirm, what owners report, and where we are drawing an inference. We do not bench-test products.
- Roughly 0.4 mm semi-floating pellets
- Fish meal, krill and spirulina; vitamin stabilised
- Hold together with low waste
- Semi-floating, so mid-water fish take them as they sink
- Sized for small mouths
- Very well rated and readily accepted by small fish
- The go-to for small-mouthed fish: the right size where standard pellets are rejected, just feed a tiny pinch
Cheap, and a tiny pinch feeds a nano tank, so a tub lasts a long time. The main discipline is portion control, since the small pellets are easy to overfeed.
- Very easy to overfeed because the pellets are tiny; use a small pinch
- Leaving the container open, so moisture spoils the food
- Using one food as the sole diet for fish with specialised needs
We do not bench-test this; the assessment synthesises the manufacturer's stated specification and aggregated owner feedback. We give gear and method guidance only. For a fish's specific health or diet needs, consult a veterinarian or an established authority.
Yes, at about 0.4 mm they suit small-mouthed fish like tetras, rasboras and guppies that spit out larger pellets.
Only what the fish eat in a couple of minutes, once or twice a day. Overfeeding is the main way any food harms a tank by fouling the water.
Reseal it and keep it dry and cool. Buy a size you will finish in a few months, since dry foods lose quality once opened.