- Sku: 22200
- Vendor: Hikari
Hikari Vibra Bites
Hikari Vibra Bites are worm-shaped, slow-sinking pellets engineered to wiggle as they drift through the water column — a movement that triggers a strong feeding response in even the pickiest carnivorous and omnivorous fish. Built around bloodworm-style nutrition without the mess or disease risk of live or frozen worms, they're ideal for community tanks, mid-water feeders, and bottom dwellers alike. Stock up alongside the rest of our fish foods and the Hikari lineup.
Why Vibra Bites
- Wiggle-action feeding response — the worm-like shape and slow-sinking action mimic live food without contamination risks.
- Bloodworm-style nutrition — high-protein formula built around natural ingredients fish actively hunt.
- Multi-level feeding — pellets stay attractive as they sink, so mid-water and bottom feeders both get a share.
- Won't cloud water — quick-eating pellets dissolve cleanly if missed, unlike frozen food juices.
- Vitamin-stabilized formula — added vitamins help support immune health, color, and overall vigor.
Great For
- Tetras, rasboras, danios, barbs, and other community tropicals
- Gouramis, bettas, dwarf cichlids, and other carnivorous mid-water fish
- Loaches, corydoras, plecos, and other bottom dwellers
- Goldfish, koi, and larger cichlids (use the XL pellet sizes)
- Juvenile and small-mouthed fish (use the Baby pellet sizes)
Choose Your Size
| Variant | Pellet Size | Best For |
| 0.18 oz / 1.30 oz Baby | Smallest pellets | Small-mouthed community fish, juveniles, nano tanks |
| 1.23 oz / 2.57 oz Standard | Standard pellets | Most community tropicals, gouramis, dwarf cichlids, corydoras |
| 4.4 oz / 14.6 oz XL | Larger pellets | Goldfish, koi, larger cichlids, fancy carnivores |
Feeding Instructions
Feed 1–2 times per day, offering only the amount your fish will consume within a few minutes. Vary their diet by alternating with flakes, frozen foods, or other staples for the best long-term color and condition. Store the unopened pouch or jar in a cool, dry place and keep tightly sealed after opening.
Specifications
| Brand | Hikari |
| Food Form | Slow-sinking worm-shaped pellets |
| Water Type | Freshwater (community, cichlid, goldfish, koi) |
| Sizes Available | 0.18 oz Baby, 1.30 oz Baby, 1.23 oz, 2.57 oz, 4.4 oz XL, 14.6 oz XL |
| Key Ingredients | Fish meal, krill, brine shrimp, wheat flour, vitamins, stabilized vitamin C |
Recommended Pairings
- Hikari Cichlid Gold Pellet — staple for larger cichlids alongside Vibra Bites variety.
- More fish foods — flakes, freeze-dried, and frozen alternatives for diet rotation.
- Hikari brand collection — the full Hikari lineup we carry.
- Water care — water conditioner and biological supplements to keep feeding clean.
FAQ
Are these safe for bettas?
Yes. Many betta keepers use Vibra Bites Baby as a treat or rotation food — the wiggle action mimics bloodworms, which bettas love. Feed 1–2 pellets at a time.
Will they cloud the water?
No. The pellets stay intact long enough for fish to find them and don't release the way frozen-food juices do. Remove any uneaten pieces after 5 minutes to be safe.
Sinking or floating?
Slow-sinking — pellets drift through the water column with a wiggle, so mid-water fish grab them on the way down and bottom dwellers clean up the rest.
How long will an open package last?
Use within 3–6 months once opened for best freshness. Store in a cool, dry place with the bag or jar tightly sealed.
Can I feed only Vibra Bites?
They make a strong staple, but a varied diet (flake, pellet, frozen) always gives the best color, growth, and resilience over a fish's lifetime.
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