Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery Koi Fish Food, 6.4 kg Mini Growth Formula, 36% Protein Floating Pellets

Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery Growth Formula Mini is floating koi and goldfish food for young and small fish, with consistent 1/8-inch (3.175 mm) pellets and 36% protein for warm-season growth.

• Mini pellets for koi and goldfish under 5 inches (12.7 cm) — sized for fry, juveniles, and newly stocked fish.
• Floating pellets that soften within minutes — make feeding and portion control easier.
• 36% protein warm-season formula — made for active growth when pond water is above 65°F (18°C).
• Vitamins, minerals, and brewer’s yeast — support overall health and natural color.
• 14 lb (6.35 kg) bag from a family-run koi business established in 1958 — provides food for regular pond feeding.

Small fish need pellets they can manage, while seasonal water temperatures influence when and how often to feed. This formula is intended for smaller koi and goldfish during active, warm-season growth, with temperature-based feeding guidance to help keep portions appropriate.

Which koi and goldfish are these mini pellets for?

The 1/8-inch pellets are sized for koi and goldfish under 5 inches, including fry, juveniles, and recently stocked fish. The small, consistent pellet size is designed to make food easier for these fish to eat and digest. For fish growing beyond 5 inches or ponds with mixed-size fish, Blue Ridge Koi Large or Blend Growth Formula is the brand’s suggested growth-food pairing.

• Pellet form: floating mini pellets.
• Bag size: 14 lb.

How should I feed Growth Formula Mini as pond water changes?

Feed only what the fish finish in about 5 minutes: 1–3 times daily above 65°F (18°C), once daily between 50–65°F (10–18°C), and stop feeding below 50°F (10°C). The pellets float for portion control and soften within minutes, helping make them easier to digest.

• Above 65°F: feed 1–3 times per day.
• Between 50–65°F: feed once per day.
• Below 50°F: stop feeding.

What does this growth formula provide, and when should I switch?

This blend contains 36% protein and is made for active growth in warm-season water above 65°F. Its balanced vitamins, minerals, and brewer’s yeast support overall health and natural color; fish owners commonly note brighter, more vibrant coloring over time. As water cools toward 50°F, switch to Blue Ridge Cool Water Wheat Formula for easier digestion.

• Growth focus: active warm-season feeding.
• Color support: a blend of vitamins, minerals, and brewer’s yeast.
• Cool-season follow-up: Blue Ridge Cool Water Wheat Formula.

Blue Ridge Koi has served koi and goldfish keepers since 1958 as a family-run business with three generations of hands-on experience raising and caring for koi. Growth Formula Mini suits pond owners feeding young or small koi and goldfish during warm-season growth; its mini floating pellets are made for fish under 5 inches rather than larger or mixed-size ponds.

Ingredients

Growth Formula - Pellet Guaranteed Analysis Crude Protein Min. 36% Crude Fat Min. 6% Crude Fiber Max. 5% Phosphorus Min. 0.8% Ingredients: dehulled soybean meal, ground corn, fish meal, wheat middlings, porcine meat meal, animal fat preserved with ethoxyquin, porcine animal fat preserved with BHA, poultry by-product meal, brewers dried yeast, brewers yeast extract, menadione dimethylpyrimidinol bisulfite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate, DL- methionine, folic acid, cholecalciferol, calcium pantothenate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, DL-alpha tocopheryl acetate, biotin, ethoxyquin (a preservative), vitamin A acetate, nicotinic acid, choline chloride, cyanocobalamin, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, ferrous carbonate, copper sulfate, zinc sulfate, calcium iodate, calcium carbonate, cobalt carbonate, sodium selenite, Ruminant meat and bone meal free.