{"product_id":"blue-ridge-fish-hatchery-koi-fish-food-14-lb-growth-formula-mixed-size-floating-pellets","title":"Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery Koi Fish Food, 6.4 kg Growth Formula, Mixed-Size Floating Pellets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Ridge Fish Hatchery Blue Ridge Koi Fish Food is a warm-season growth formula for Koi and Goldfish, with 36% protein and a 14 lb (6.35 kg) bag.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge and mini pellets in one blend — feed juvenile and mature pond fish from the same bag.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating pellets that soften within minutes — see how much fish eat and serve manageable portions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e36% protein for active growth above 65°F (about 18°C) — match feeding to warm-season water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVitamins, minerals, and brewer’s yeast — support overall health and natural color.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Ridge Koi has served koi and goldfish keepers since 1958 — backed by three generations of family-run experience.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eKeeping fish at different growth stages in one pond can make feeding more complicated when each size needs a separate food. This blend brings large and mini pellets together in one formula for juvenile and mature Koi and Goldfish. It is intended for active, warm-season feeding, with a temperature-based schedule to guide portions as pond water cools.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCan juvenile and mature fish eat the same food?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Blue Ridge Koi Growth Formula combines large and mini 3\/16 in (about 4.8 mm) pellets, so juvenile and mature Koi and Goldfish can feed from the same blend. The mixed pellet sizes mean one bag can serve fish at different stages rather than requiring separate formulas by fish size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne blend for Koi and Goldfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge and mini pellets in each bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I feed it as pond water changes temperature?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed only what the fish clear in about five minutes, and adjust frequency to water temperature. Feed one to three times daily above 65°F (about 18°C), once daily from 50–65°F (about 10–18°C), and stop feeding below 50°F (about 10°C). The pellets float, making the feeding amount visible, and soften within minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove 65°F: one to three feedings daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e50–65°F: one feeding daily\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelow 50°F: stop feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat does the warm-season formula provide?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis 36% protein blend is made for active growth when water is above 65°F. Vitamins, minerals, and brewer’s yeast support overall health and natural color in Koi and Goldfish. As water cools toward 50°F, the feeding guidance is to switch to Blue Ridge Cool Water Wheat Formula, also available in a 5 lb (2.27 kg) size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating pellets for visible portioning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePellets soften within minutes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCool-season follow-up formula: Blue Ridge Cool Water Wheat Formula\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue Ridge Koi has been a family-run koi business for three generations, with experience dating to 1958. This food suits pond keepers feeding juvenile and mature Koi or Goldfish through the active warm season, with feeding frequency adjusted as temperatures fall. Its mixed pellet sizes bring different fish stages into one feeding routine, while the temperature guide clarifies when to reduce or stop feeding.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGuaranteed Analysis: Crude protein not less than 36.00%, Crude fat not less than 6.00%, Crude fiber not more than 5.00%, Phosphorus ℗ not less than 0.75%, Ash not more than 8.50%\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can Blue Ridge Koi Growth Formula feed both juvenile and mature fish?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Blue Ridge Koi Growth Formula blends large and mini pellets for juvenile and mature Koi and Goldfish in the same pond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: How often should I feed Blue Ridge Koi Growth Formula?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Blue Ridge Koi Growth Formula is fed one to three times daily above 65°F, once daily from 50–65°F, and not at all below 50°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55664085827927,"sku":"B07LDPVT76","price":167.82,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4780\/0663\/files\/blue-ridge-fish-hatchery-koi-food-bag-front.jpg?v=1793352747","url":"https:\/\/bathpetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/blue-ridge-fish-hatchery-koi-fish-food-14-lb-growth-formula-mixed-size-floating-pellets","provider":"BathPetSupplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}