Hikari Bio-Pure Freeze-Dried Daphnia

A natural treat fish go crazy for. Hikari Bio-Pure Freeze-Dried Daphnia is made from whole daphnia (water fleas), pharmaceutical freeze-dried to preserve their natural nutrition while eliminating the parasites and bacteria that live foods can carry. The soft, digestible bodies act as a gentle natural roughage that supports healthy digestion, which has made daphnia a long-time favorite for conditioning fish and easing bloating. Ideal for small-mouthed community fish, bettas, fry, and small marine fish. For more variety, pair it with Instant Baby Brine Shrimp.

Why Feed Daphnia

• Whole daphnia, bioencapsulated with multivitamins for nutrition beyond live daphnia
• Pharmaceutical freeze-drying removes parasites and bacteria that live food can introduce
• Natural roughage supports digestion and helps relieve bloating and constipation
• No artificial colors or preservatives
• Readily accepted by fresh and marine fish, fry, and invertebrates

How to Feed

• Offer as a treat up to three times a day, only what your fish finish in about a minute
• Pinch off a small amount and drop it on the surface, or pre-soak in tank water so it sinks for mid and bottom feeders
• Great for bettas, tetras, guppies, rasboras, and other small community fish
• Reseal the pouch and keep it dry to preserve freshness

Specifications

Pair It With

• Instant Baby Brine Shrimp for another small, protein-rich treat
• Ocean Nutrition Betta Pellets as a staple for betta keepers
• Browse all fish foods

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this for freshwater or saltwater fish?
Both. Daphnia is a favorite of freshwater community fish and bettas, and small marine fish and fry take it readily too.

Is it good for bettas?
Yes. Bettas love daphnia, and the natural fiber is often used to help relieve constipation and bloating.

Is freeze-dried safer than live daphnia?
Yes. The pharmaceutical freeze-drying process removes the parasites and bacteria that live and frozen foods can carry, while keeping the nutrition intact.

How should I store it?
Reseal the pouch and keep it in a cool, dry place. Kept dry, it stays fresh for a long time.