Developed
to reduce or eliminate many of the problems associated with keeping and
breeding Koi, Saki-Hikari is the worlds first and most advanced probiotic
Koi diet. The result of many years of research, development and extensive
experience with leading Japanese Nishikigoi breeders, Saki-Hikari is now
available to hobbyists worldwide.
The secret of Saki Hikari.
All of the Saki-Hikari diets
include a beneficial living bacteria named the Hikari germ. This is a
strain of Bacillus bacteria which proliferates in the Koi's intestine and
brings many benefits. The result is extraordinary digestion, a consistent
increased rate of growth, less pollution of the pond water and healthier
Koi. The Hikari germ are a form of probiotics, the benefits of which
are well documented in the human diet (e.g. Yoghurt and Yakult) as well as
in livestock breeding and aquaculture.
The Hikari germ process.
The Hikari germ works in four
stages. First when a diet containing the Hikari germ is fed, the bacteria
breed in the intestine. Secondly the Hikari germ creates increased levels
of digestive enzymes, which significantly improve the Koi's ability to
digest the food, and thereby utilising more or the beneficial content of
the food, and causing less solid waste. Thirdly, because the Hikari germ
is probiotic, these friendly bacteria out compete any 'bad bacteria'
present for a food source, and their population naturally decreases.
Lastly, less waste produced in the digestive process means less pollution
in the pond, and therefore better, more consistent water quality. Also the
probiotic actions of the Hikari germ continue to be of benefit, even when
expelled by the Koi and continue to help break down waste products and
organic sludge in the pond.
The Four Formulae
Saki Hikari is available as a
Balance diet, a Colour diet, a Growth diet and a Multi season diet. All the
diets contain the Hikari germ, wheat germ inner kernel, Spirulina and many
important vitamins. Guaranteed analysis minimum 40% crude protein, between
6 and 9% crude fat, 1% crude fibre, 10% moisture and between 15 and 17%
crude ash.
Owing to the probiotic nature of
these Koi foods, they can safely be given at any water temperatures
