--- product_id: 255333138 title: "Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g)" brand: "hikari" price: "¥15034" currency: JPY in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Hikari" url: https://www.desertcart.jp/products/255333138-tropical-jumbo-carnisticks-fish-food-17-6-oz-500g store_origin: JP region: Japan --- # Rapid water absorption, no tank mess Color-enhancing nutrient profile Jumbo size = 1 live goldfish per stick Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g) **Brand:** hikari **Price:** ¥15034 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🐠 Feed the giant, flaunt the colors, skip the mess! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g) by hikari - **How much does it cost?** ¥15034 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.jp](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/255333138-tropical-jumbo-carnisticks-fish-food-17-6-oz-500g) ## Best For - hikari enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted hikari brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Mess-Free Feeding:** Sponge-like texture absorbs water fast, keeping your tank pristine and stress-free. - • **Vibrant Color Boost:** Scientifically formulated to enhance your fish’s natural hues for aquarium envy. - • **All Life Stages Ready:** Ideal for large breed fish at any age, ensuring lifelong health and vitality. - • **Balanced Carnivore Diet:** More complete and parasite-free than live foods, perfect for top-feeding predators. - • **Monster-Sized Nutrition:** Each jumbo stick equals one live goldfish—feed your giant carnivores like a pro. ## Overview Hikari Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks offer a revolutionary sponge-like stick food designed specifically for large carnivorous fish. Each 17.6 oz stick delivers a balanced, parasite-free diet equivalent to one live goldfish, promoting vibrant coloration and rapid water absorption to maintain a clean tank environment. Perfect for all life stages, this scientifically crafted formula ensures your monster fish thrive with every bite. ## Description The world's First sponge-like monster stick food. A scientific diet for larger awowana and top Feeding carnivores. More balanced nutrient profile than live foods: extremely flavorful and color enhancing. Ideal for monster fishes. Review: Fish love it - Fish love them. Giant gourami goes crazy for them. No mess in tank. Review: Amazing - The food is excellent, and the Oscars and parrots are thoroughly enjoying it. ## Features - Item Category: Pet Food - Item Trademark: Hikari - manufacturer: Hikari ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B004HSN3KK | | Additional Features | Jumbo Size, Equivalent to One Live Goldfish per Stick | | Age Range Description | All Life Stages | | Age range (description) | All Life Stages | | Allergen Information | Almonds Free | | Animal Food Diet Type | Raw | | Animal Food Ingredient Claim | Wild-Caught | | Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | Low Carb | | Best Sellers Rank | #16,542 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #223 in Aquarium Fish Food | | Brand | Hikari | | Brand Name | Hikari | | Breed Recommendation | Large Breeds | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 369 Reviews | | Dog Breed Size | Large | | Flavor | Fish | | Flavour | Fish | | Global Trade Identification Number | 00042055216425 | | Included Components | Hikari Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g) | | Item Form | Stick | | Item Type Name | Hikari Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g) | | Item Weight | 522 g | | Item form | Stick | | Manufacturer | Hikerman 99020262 | | Manufacturer Part Number | 42055216425 | | Model Number | 42055216425 | | Number of Items | 1 | | Occasion | Birthday | | Package Size Name | jumbo | | Pet Type | Fish | | Product Benefits | Promotes vibrant colors, balanced diet, parasite-free, absorbs water rapidly | | Recommended Uses For Product | feeding larger top-feeding carnivorous fish, daily diet | | Special Ingredients | Fish Meal | | Special ingredients | Fish Meal | | Specific Uses For Product | Adult Fish, Large Fish | | Specific uses for product | Adult Fish, Large Fish | | Target Species | Fish | | UPC | 042055216425 | | Unit Count | 17.6 Grams | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** All Life Stages - **Brand:** Hikari - **Flavour:** Fish - **Item form:** Stick - **Specific uses for product:** Adult Fish, Large Fish ## Images ![Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71EQ1w4erLL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: Can goldfish and koi eat these?** A: My experience goldfish and koi will eat anything. These are jumbo eats so the fish would have to be large. **Q: Can these be fed to a saltwater porupine puffer?** A: Yes and no. It’s for fresh water carnivore fish. **Q: How much should I feed an adult Silva Arowana for each feeding?** A: Until he stops eating, mine will eat 12 sticks plus shrimp 2 times daily **Q: how long are these sticks? Are they longer than the Hikari food sticks?** A: Hello Kenneth,In a word.....YESFood sticks are 11-13mmThe Jumbo Carnisticks are 20-22mm long and 5.0-5.5mm in diameter.Each stick has about the same protein level as about a 35mm goldfish. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Fish love it *by A***R on 7 July 2025* Fish love them. Giant gourami goes crazy for them. No mess in tank. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing *by A***L on 18 January 2025* The food is excellent, and the Oscars and parrots are thoroughly enjoying it. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very good food for Asian Arowanas and Cichlids. *by J***L on 8 May 2023* This food is very good for Asian Arowanas and Cichlids. The food doesn't make the water dirty. The fish like the food and readily accept it. I recommend this food. ## Frequently Bought Together - Hikari Tropical Jumbo Carnisticks Fish Food, 17.6 oz (500g) - Hikari Usa Inc AHK22066 Massivore Delite 2.2-Pound - Hikari 2.2-Pound Sinking Cichlid Gold Pellets for Pets, Medium --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.jp/products/255333138-tropical-jumbo-carnisticks-fish-food-17-6-oz-500g](https://www.desertcart.jp/products/255333138-tropical-jumbo-carnisticks-fish-food-17-6-oz-500g) --- *Product available on Desertcart Japan* *Store origin: JP* *Last updated: 2026-10-04*