Hikari Bio-Pure Freeze Dried Daphnia for Pets, 0.42-Ounce

My Neocaridina shrimp absolutely love this food! They even swim to the top of the tank to eat it, which is something I haven't seen them do with other foods. It's clear that this product is high-quality and highly appealing to them. I highly recommend it to other shrimp keepers looking for a reliable and enjoyable food option for their pets.

I recently lost my previous Betta fish due to fin rot and I took extra measures this time to prevent fin rot as much as possible. A quick google search told me daphnia is a great food for fish fin growth as well as just a good food option. The first image is a before and the second is a after. If you can’t tell the difference, his fins are much fuller and the translucent ends in the second photo is absolutely growth. This food 100% is a positive factor for fish fin growth. I also noticed his colors got brighter and he seems extremely healthy. Now I will say, I bought him from Petsmart which he probably wasn’t really happy in and I brought him into a great tank so just keep that in mind. I also feed my fish pellets, dried blood worms, and flakes to have a diverse diet and do weekly water changes. These are all things you should do too if you want the healthiest fish possible and are outside factors for what may affect the results. I 1000% recommend this food for betta fish owners.

After having constipation problems with my betta fish, as well him having holes in his fins due to fin blow out (flaring too much) caused by his reflection, I wanted to find a natural remedy, not medications, to hopefully fix his problems. After reading multiple reviews and betta fish forums, I found that Daphnia would help in minor cases of both of these. Daphnia acts as a mild laxative for betta fish, is high in protein and certain vitamins and minerals betta fish need to flourish, and speeds up the fin healing process. After 3 feeds of this Daphnia, my betta fish is active once again with no bloated belly and zero holes to be found! This product amazed me at how great it worked on my betta fish, not to mention he loves this food! The product was a lot larger than expected and probably will last me at least a year, so the price seemed a bit more reasonable. Even if your fish does not have these problems, as a preventative measure, feeding Daphnia to them just once a week will promote good fin health and overall wellness, and keep them regular!

The media could not be loaded. The Hikari Freeze-Dried Daphnia is a great product to use for your fish. I purchased this item because PetCo ran out in their store near me, so I had to search online. In this review, however, I will explain my experience using this product on my Betta (Aleister).Pros:- My Betta does not require much food; therefore, my product has lasted since January 24 (when it was delivered to me). It has been about two months, and the container still needs to be emptied. I feed him tiny bits since he tends to get bloated quickly, which could be a me-thing.- The quality of the food is excellent. My Betta always eats the portions I give him without hesitation.- The Daphnia floats on the surface, and I have not seen it sink to the bottom since I have been feeding Aleister.- The packaging is sturdy and keeps the Daphnia inside with no problem. The Daphnia appears to stay fresh, too, as I have not seen signs of it going wrong (or maybe Aleister is just gluttonous.)- The slider is excellent, too, as I do not need to unscrew the whole top to get some food out.Cons:- I wonder if it is because Bettas have small stomachs (approximately the size of their eye!) or if it is the ingredients inside the Daphina. Still, I can only feed Aleister specks of the Daphnia because it bulges his stomach quickly. This becomes a problem because the Daphina is generally soft so I have to try and find the hard specks to put it on my finger and drop it in the tank.- While the large packaging is excellent for holding a large amount of Daphnia, it can be an issue for those who need space. I live in a college dorm, so I cannot fit the container inside a drawer. I have to put it on one of the shelves, which, surprisingly, takes up more room than necessary.Recommendations:- Have various size options for the Daphnia. This product is $12.09 (excluding the current discount), which is extremely expensive for fish food (not including the shipping costs). Since many fish owners with different types of fish purchase this product, some individuals will use up the Daphnia quickly or, like me, very slowly. This would be great as I only have one fish to care for, so I do not need this giant bottle when I only use it when Aleister has constipation. There should be an option for a smaller bottle for medical uses, as I mentioned before, for being used as a laxative for fish and not solely for food.- As many other users mentioned before, the Daphnia can get messy when trying to feed fish. I have to use the slider halfway because the hole that the food comes from is too large and makes a mess in my tank.- For the lid, I recommend different options. For example, purchasing a container with multiple smaller holes instead of a hole should be another option, like a salt shaker-type variation.Conclusion:To conclude, Hikari's Freeze Dried Daphnia product is an excellent choice to use as a laxative for your fish (Betta), and I would buy from this manufacturer again. Hikari has a monopoly over Daphina fish food products, so you are forced to buy from this company. If they created other variations of the Daphnia with lower prices, that would be fantastic! However, if another business made Daphnia cheaper and is already established as well-known and reputable, then I would switch over. However, at the moment, Hikari is my go-to choice.

Every fish I've fed this too has gobbled it up instantly, bettas, tetras, rasboras, you name it. Daphnia is great for many fishes' digestive systems and it's an easy way to add variety to their diet. Since it's freeze-dried, it can expand a bit in their stomachs— a little goes a long way so be extra careful not to overfeed. The lid has a convenient, adjustable pouring hole so you can manage how much you pour into your hand or into the tank.I like that this floats on the surface so you can easily remove excess.10/10 recommend this, especially if you're not able to get frozen or live daphnia.

I bought her this daphnia one and the dried bloodworm one with the same brand for occasional treats. My betta girl really loves them! These daphnia flakes really makes my betta poop really easily. I mean she literally has more bowel movements than me! A downside though is that it can make the water turn kind cloudy after a few days of feeding so make sure to change the water often if that happens.