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Sinking Koi Food
Sinking pellets and mixed-depth feeding for koi
Browse sinking koi foods and floating/sinking blends. Choose a recipe that suits the fish and water conditions, then feed in an area where you can check that the pellets reach the intended fish.
Use the product options for current pack choices, price and availability. The guidance below helps you compare the range.
Price range: £39.95 through £84.75 (inc VAT)
Price range: £42.95 through £89.75 (inc VAT)
Price range: £40.95 through £84.75 (inc VAT)
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Price range: £24.50 through £165.00 (inc VAT)
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Choosing Sinking Koi Food
Sinking food can help fish that do not compete strongly at the surface, but it requires careful observation. A clear surface is not evidence that the whole meal has been eaten. Avoid feeding where a bottom drain immediately removes pellets, and distinguish a pure sinking food from a mixed floating/sinking product.
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Compare selected foods in this category
| Food | Key difference |
|---|---|
| Burtons Growth Sinking Food – 5kg | 6 mm sinking growth pellets in a 5 kg pack |
| Burtons Winter Sinking Food | 6 mm sinking pellets with wheat germ for cooler water |
| Saki Hikari Balance Sinking Koi Food – 20kg Medium Pellet | 20 kg medium sinking pellets for a daily koi feeding plan |
| Saki Hikari Growth Sinking Koi Food – 20kg Medium Pellet | 20 kg medium sinking growth pellets with Hikari-Germ |
| Kiyomizu Sinking Koi Food | Sinking Junior 4.5 mm and Adult 6 mm choices have separate nutritional declarations. |
| Kusuri Sinking Pellet | Sinking pellets for a carefully monitored seasonal feeding routine |
| Aqua Source Balance Plus 50/50 Sinking & Floating Koi Food | A 50:50 floating and sinking blend, rather than an entirely sinking food. |
These are selected examples from the range. Open the product for its full feeding instructions, available options and current stock.
Build a feeding routine around the pond
Measure water temperature in the pond. Begin with small portions and watch what is eaten before adding more. Reduce feeding when appetite falls or water quality deteriorates. Increase the ration gradually as conditions improve, particularly after a quiet winter period or a change to the filter.
Check that smaller or quieter fish receive food as well as the most active feeders. For sinking food, observe the area below the surface. Count any treats within the daily ration and remove uneaten food.
Pack size and freshness
Choose a quantity that can be used while fresh. A larger pack is useful only if it suits the feeding rate and can be stored correctly. Litres measure volume and kilograms measure weight; compare declared food weights where possible. Keep food sealed, cool and dry, use a dry scoop and follow the pack’s best-before date.
Common questions
How can I tell whether sinking pellets have been eaten?
Feed in a visible area and watch the intended fish receiving them. A clear surface is not proof that pellets have been consumed. Inspect for leftovers before adding more.
Are 50:50 foods entirely sinking?
No. A floating-and-sinking blend is intended to feed at both depths. AquaSource Balance Plus and Hi Growth 50:50 are separate from the entirely sinking listings.
Can sinking koi food replace sturgeon food?
Choose by species and recipe as well as feeding depth. Use an appropriate sturgeon food for sturgeon and sterlet; sinking behaviour alone does not establish nutritional suitability.
