Aqua Source Value Pond Sticks – 500g

Aqua Source Value Pond Sticks – 500g

Pack size and pellet details

This product is supplied as a 500g pack of floating pond sticks. It is a single-size product, so there is no dropdown to choose from; the displayed price is for one 500g pack.

• Pack size: 500g
• Pellet / food size: Pond sticks
• Pellet behaviour: Floating

Complete floating pond sticks for mixed garden ponds

Aqua Source Value Pond Sticks are a complete and balanced food for koi, goldfish and other ornamental freshwater pond fish. The stick format is easy for many pond fish to take from the surface, making it a practical choice for mixed ponds where not every fish is competing like a large koi.

Why choose this food?

These pond sticks are best for everyday feeding in garden ponds rather than intensive koi growth. They are useful when customers want a simple, digestible pond food that can be fed to a variety of fish sizes. The formula includes stabilised vitamin C and spirulina, with the manufacturer positioning the food as digestible and designed to reduce waste levels compared with poorer quality feeds.

The key advantage of this product is balance. Koi food should provide usable nutrition without encouraging careless overfeeding. Protein, fat, carbohydrate, vitamins and minerals all matter, but so does digestibility. A food that is eaten eagerly but passes through the fish poorly can quickly create more waste, cloudier water and extra load on the filter. Aqua Source foods are popular because they are practical pond foods rather than novelty feeds: they are easy to use, clearly positioned and suitable for day-to-day pond keeping.

Ingredients and analysis

The manufacturer lists cereals, derivatives of vegetable origin, vegetable protein extract, fish and fish derivatives, fish oil, minerals, vitamins and algae including spirulina 0.25%. The listed composition is 30.5% crude protein, 3.5% crude fats, 2.5% crude fibres and 5.5% crude ash.

• Pack size: 500g/550g product format
• Feeding temperature: Do not feed below 8°C
• Protein: 30.5%
• Crude fats: 3.5%
• Crude fibres: 2.5%
• Crude ash: 5.5%
• Key ingredients: Cereals, vegetable protein extract, fish derivatives, fish oil, minerals, vitamins and spirulina

Feeding advice

Feed only when pond fish are actively looking for food and the water conditions are suitable. For this product, feeding is recommended above 8°C. Give small amounts that are eaten quickly, then remove any uneaten food before it softens and sinks into the pond. This keeps feeding controlled and helps protect water clarity, especially in smaller ponds or systems with modest filtration.

Koi feeding should always be adjusted to water temperature, stocking level and filter capacity. If ammonia or nitrite are detected, reduce feeding and deal with the water-quality issue before increasing food again. During very hot weather, very cold weather, recent fish moves or after treatments, it is often better to feed lightly until the pond is stable.

Keeping water quality in mind

Food is one of the biggest inputs into any pond system. Every pellet or stick that enters the water eventually becomes fish growth, fish waste or uneaten debris. That is why it is worth matching the food to the pond rather than simply feeding the richest option all year. A clear pond with healthy fish normally comes from the combination of sensible feeding, good filtration, oxygen, regular maintenance and water testing.

For best results, use this food as part of a seasonal feeding plan. Richer foods can be used when koi are growing strongly, wheatgerm foods are useful when temperatures are cooler, and treats should be fed in moderation. If your pond contains sturgeon, remember that sturgeon need a suitable sinking sturgeon food rather than relying on floating koi food.

Useful related products

These links are included to help customers compare similar foods, build a sensible feeding routine and reduce orphaned content across the koi food range.

• For pellet-format mixed pond feeding, see Aqua Source Value Mixed Pond Pellets.
• For koi-specific all-season feeding, see Aqua Source All Season with Bee Propolis.
• For more everyday stick-format foods, browse Pond Sticks.
• Browse all Aqua Source koi food.

Choosing the right food through the season

The best feeding routine changes through the year. In cold water, digestion slows and lighter wheatgerm-style foods are usually the safer option. As temperatures rise and the filter becomes more active, koi and mixed pond fish can usually handle more regular feeding. During peak summer, richer growth foods can be introduced if the fish are active, oxygen is good and water tests remain stable. In autumn, reducing the richness and quantity of food gradually helps fish move back towards a lighter maintenance routine.

This is why it is worth keeping more than one food on hand. A single food may work for much of the season, but a better feeding plan uses the right product at the right time. Watch the fish rather than the bag: if they are keen, clearing food quickly and water quality is good, you can feed more confidently. If they are slow, clamped, flashing, leaving food or the pond has just been disturbed, feed less and test the water before assuming they need more food.

Buying and feeding advice

Aqua Source Value Pond Sticks – 500g should be chosen around the pond in front of you: fish size, water temperature, filtration, stocking level and how confidently the fish feed. Pellet size matters because food that is too large can be wasted, while food that is too small may encourage frantic feeding and more debris.

Keep food fresh by buying a size you can use sensibly, then store it sealed, cool and dry. Large bags are economical for busy ponds, but smaller packs can be better where only a small amount is fed each week.

Related koi food options

• Compare with Aqua Source Value Wheatgerm Koi Food – 1kg if you want another same brand option.
• Compare with FD Supplement Koi Food – 15kg if you want another staple / complete alternative.
• Browse more Pond Sticks to compare similar stick-format foods and pack sizes.
• Browse more Koi Food to compare similar foods, bag sizes and feeding seasons.