{"product_id":"blue-ridge-growth-formula-koi-pellets-14-lb","title":"Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery Growth Formula Fish Food, 14 lb, 3\/16\" pellets","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis koi fish food fills a 14 lb (6.35 kg) bag with 3\/16-inch pellets that float, mixed in large and mini sizes within the same formula. It is intended for koi and goldfish in a pond, where the manufacturer ties feeding to water temperature. The bag measures 30.5 x 30.5 x 38.1 cm, and the formula carries a minimum crude protein of 36.00%.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem form\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePellet\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget audience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eKoi and Goldfish feeding, Pond fish nutrition\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecial ingredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emenadione dimethylpyrimidinol bisulfite, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, DL-methionine, folic acid, cholecalciferol, biotin, sodium selenite\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e14 Pound (Pack of 1)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem dimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30.5 x 30.5 x 38.1 cm (12 x 12 x 15 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6.35 kg (14 lb)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnit count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e224 ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecific uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eActive\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFloating Blend, Growth Formula\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the pellets do once they hit the water\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach bag combines large and mini 3\/16-inch pellets in a single formula, so the mix reaches fish of different sizes at the surface. Because the pellets float, you can watch how much is eaten and lift off what is left for portion control. They also soften within minutes, which changes the texture a fish takes in after the first bite.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe pellets float, so the feeding response can be seen at the surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThey soften within minutes of going into the water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge and mini pellets share one 14 lb bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe formula is a floating blend sold under the Growth Formula name.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eProtein and the ingredient list behind the 3\/16-inch pellets\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blend lists crude protein at not less than 36.00%, crude fat at not less than 6.00%, crude fiber at not more than 5.00%, phosphorus at not less than 0.75% and ash at not more than 8.50%. Vitamins, minerals and brewer's yeast are part of the mix, and the ingredient declaration names menadione dimethylpyrimidinol bisulfite, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, DL-methionine, folic acid, cholecalciferol, biotin and sodium selenite. The manufacturer formulates this food for active growth when pond water sits above 65°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHow much of the 14 lb bag should go in the pond?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow often should I feed it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eAbove 65°F the direction is 1 to 3 times daily, and between 50 and 65°F the food is given once a day.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow much food goes in at one feeding?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOffer only as much as the fish clear in about 5 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan I keep feeding when the water gets cold?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBelow 50°F the manufacturer says to stop feeding altogether, and the recommended switch as water cools toward 50°F is the Blue Ridge Cool Water Wheat Formula in its 5 lb size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat size are the pellets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe pellets measure 3\/16 inch, and the bag holds both large and mini pellets in that formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDoes this food suit your pond and your fish?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the water temperature before you open the bag: this food is intended for ponds above 65°F and changed out for the Cool Water Wheat Formula as the water drops toward 50°F, with feeding stopped below that mark. One bag weighs 6.35 kg (14 lb) and measures 30.5 x 30.5 x 38.1 cm, which calls for dry storage space of that size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSeveral reviewers mention brighter colouring in their fish.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44477426597951,"sku":null,"price":147.24,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/blue-ridge-fish-hatchery-fish-food-14lb.jpg?v=1794717642","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/blue-ridge-growth-formula-koi-pellets-14-lb","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}