Aqua Source Hi Growth Koi Food – 1kg

Aqua Source Hi Growth Koi Food – 1kg

Pack size and pellet details

This product is supplied as a 1kg bag of medium 4–5mm floating pellets. It is a single-size product, so there is no dropdown to choose from; the displayed price is for one 1kg pack.

• Pack size: 1kg
• Pellet / food size: Medium 4-5mm
• Pellet behaviour: Floating

High-protein warm-weather growth pellet for koi body development and condition

Aqua Source Hi Growth 1kg is a richer performance koi food formulated to support rapid but balanced growth during the warmer, more active part of the pond season. Supplied as a 4–5mm medium pellet, it is aimed at koi that are feeding strongly and need a higher protein diet than a light maintenance or wheatgerm food.

Why choose this food?

This is the Aqua Source food to choose when the main goal is growth and body development rather than cooler-water maintenance. The 38% protein content, 9% fat content and use of white fish meal, krill and fish oil make it better suited to warmer water feeding. It should not be treated as an all-year heavy feed for every pond; it is best used when koi metabolism, filtration and oxygen levels are all able to support stronger feeding.

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.

Because this is a growth food, the pond keeper should be particularly aware of filtration and oxygen. Koi may eat enthusiastically in warm weather, but that does not mean the filter can process unlimited food. Increase feeding gradually, keep an eye on waste, and test the water if you are pushing growth.

Ingredients and analysis

The manufacturer lists white fish meal, krill, wheatgerm, maize, fish oil, Montmorillonite clay, carotenoids, vitamins A, D, C and E, and minerals. The listed composition is 38% protein, 9% crude fat, 6% fibre, 34% carbohydrates and 8.5% ash.

• Pellet size: 4–5mm medium pellet
• Best feeding temperature: Above 16°C
• Protein: 38%
• Crude fat: 9%
• Fibre: 6%
• Carbohydrates: 34%
• Ash: 8.5%
• Key ingredients: White fish meal, krill, wheatgerm, maize, fish oil, Montmorillonite clay, carotenoids, vitamins and minerals

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 16°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. Because this is a richer performance food, it is best used when the water is warm enough for koi to digest it properly and when the filter is mature enough to deal with heavier feeding.

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 an everyday food that can be fed at lower temperatures, see Aqua Source All Season with Bee Propolis.
• For cooler conditions, use Aqua Source Value Wheatgerm instead.
• For feeding while you are away or for regular smaller meals, see the X Clear Automatic Fish Feeder.
• 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.

Related koi food options

• Compare with Aqua Source Hi Growth Sinking Koi Food if you want another same brand option.
• Compare with Aqua Source Koi Buffet Treat Mix – 600g if you want another related koi food option.
• Compare with Aqua Source Koi Food 500g Tubs if you want another related koi food option.
• Browse more Growth Koi Food to compare similar foods, bag sizes and feeding seasons.
• Browse more Koi Food to compare similar foods, bag sizes and feeding seasons.