{"product_id":"hikari-vibra-bites-sinking-pellet-fish-food","title":"Hikari Vibra Bites","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Vibra Bites\u003c\/strong\u003e 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 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish foods\u003c\/a\u003e and the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/hikari\"\u003eHikari lineup\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Vibra Bites\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWiggle-action feeding response\u003c\/strong\u003e — the worm-like shape and slow-sinking action mimic live food without contamination risks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBloodworm-style nutrition\u003c\/strong\u003e — high-protein formula built around natural ingredients fish actively hunt.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMulti-level feeding\u003c\/strong\u003e — pellets stay attractive as they sink, so mid-water and bottom feeders both get a share.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWon't cloud water\u003c\/strong\u003e — quick-eating pellets dissolve cleanly if missed, unlike frozen food juices.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVitamin-stabilized formula\u003c\/strong\u003e — added vitamins help support immune health, color, and overall vigor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eGreat For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTetras, rasboras, danios, barbs, and other community tropicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGouramis, bettas, dwarf cichlids, and other carnivorous mid-water fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoaches, corydoras, plecos, and other bottom dwellers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGoldfish, koi, and larger cichlids (use the XL pellet sizes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJuvenile and small-mouthed fish (use the Baby pellet sizes)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"background:#E3F2FD;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eVariant\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003ePellet Size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.18 oz \/ 1.30 oz Baby\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmallest pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmall-mouthed community fish, juveniles, nano tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e1.23 oz \/ 2.57 oz Standard\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eStandard pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMost community tropicals, gouramis, dwarf cichlids, corydoras\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e4.4 oz \/ 14.6 oz XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarger pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eGoldfish, koi, larger cichlids, fancy carnivores\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeeding Instructions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eHikari\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eFood Form\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSlow-sinking worm-shaped pellets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater (community, cichlid, goldfish, koi)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eSizes Available\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e0.18 oz Baby, 1.30 oz Baby, 1.23 oz, 2.57 oz, 4.4 oz XL, 14.6 oz XL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;\"\u003eKey Ingredients\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFish meal, krill, brine shrimp, wheat flour, vitamins, stabilized vitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-cichlid-gold-pellet\"\u003eHikari Cichlid Gold Pellet\u003c\/a\u003e — staple for larger cichlids alongside Vibra Bites variety.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003eMore fish foods\u003c\/a\u003e — flakes, freeze-dried, and frozen alternatives for diet rotation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/hikari\"\u003eHikari brand collection\u003c\/a\u003e — the full Hikari lineup we carry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/maintenance-water-care\"\u003eWater care\u003c\/a\u003e — water conditioner and biological supplements to keep feeding clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre these safe for bettas?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they cloud the water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSinking or floating?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSlow-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long will an open package last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUse within 3–6 months once opened for best freshness. Store in a cool, dry place with the bag or jar tightly sealed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I feed only Vibra Bites?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey make a strong staple, but a varied diet (flake, pellet, frozen) always gives the best color, growth, and resilience over a fish's lifetime.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"0.18 oz Baby","offer_id":48743015776475,"sku":"22200","price":3.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.30 oz Baby","offer_id":48743015809243,"sku":"22205","price":7.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1.23 oz","offer_id":48743015842011,"sku":"22206","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.57 oz","offer_id":48743015874779,"sku":"22215","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4.4 oz XL","offer_id":48742991921371,"sku":"22221","price":14.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14.6 oz XL","offer_id":48742991954139,"sku":"22238","price":41.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_bb400517-fa49-42f2-a93c-41a97a20bf33.png?v=1777916743","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/hikari-vibra-bites-sinking-pellet-fish-food","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}