{"product_id":"blue-ridge-fish-hatchery-probiotic-plus-koi-food-2-lb-floating-3-16-inch-pellets","title":"Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery Probiotic Plus Koi Food, 907 g, Floating 3\/16-Inch Pellets","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlue Ridge Fish Hatchery Probiotic Plus is a floating koi and goldfish food for warm-season feeding, made with 36% protein and 3\/16-inch (4.8 mm) pellets.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimalac probiotic, elevated vitamin C, and montmorillonite clay in every pellet — supports digestion and helps replace minerals filtered from municipal water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating pellets soften within minutes — makes portions easier to monitor and food easier for fish to digest.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTemperature-based feeding guidance — helps you adjust portions and frequency as pond water changes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for active growth above 65°F — provides a warm-season feeding option for koi and goldfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Ridge has supplied koi food since 1958 — this formula draws on decades of feeding experience and professional aquatic nutritionists.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eProbiotic Plus is made for koi and goldfish keepers who want a food suited to active, warmer-water feeding and a simple way to observe what fish eat. Its floating format lets you see how much remains, while the recipe combines protein with ingredients selected for digestive support and mineral replenishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is Probiotic Plus designed to support?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 36%-protein recipe is intended for warm-season growth and includes Primalac probiotic, elevated vitamin C, and montmorillonite clay. These ingredients are chosen to support healthy digestion and help replace minerals that municipal water treatment can filter out. The balanced blend of vitamins, minerals, and clay also supports overall well-being and the natural color of koi and goldfish. Reviewers often mention brighter reds and crisper whites over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade for both koi and goldfish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSupplied in a 2 lb (0.91 kg) size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow should I feed these pellets?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFeed only what your fish clear in about five minutes, adjusting the schedule to water temperature. The pellets float and soften within minutes, so you can observe feeding and avoid leaving uneaten food for long periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAbove 65°F: feed 1–3 times daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrom 50–65°F: feed once daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBelow 50°F: stop feeding.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhen is this the right seasonal formula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eProbiotic Plus is intended for active growth when water is above 65°F. As water cools toward 50°F, switch to Blue Ridge Cool Water Wheat Formula, also available in a 5 lb (2.27 kg) size, for easier digestion in colder conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePellet diameter: 3\/16 inch (4.8 mm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFloating format supports portion monitoring at feeding time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is behind the Blue Ridge formula?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eBlue Ridge has been in business since 1958, and professional aquatic nutritionists helped develop Probiotic Plus using decades of practical feeding experience. This gives pond keepers a formula created specifically around koi and goldfish feeding needs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimalac probiotic is included in every pellet.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMontmorillonite clay and vitamin C are part of the recipe.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003eProbiotic Plus suits koi and goldfish keepers feeding during warmer water conditions who value visible floating portions and a temperature-led routine. Its 36%-protein formula is designed for active growth above 65°F, with a clear feeding schedule for cooler water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003edehulled 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.\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: What water temperature is Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery Probiotic Plus Koi Fish Food for?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery Probiotic Plus Koi Fish Food is made for active growth above 65°F. Feed once daily from 50–65°F and stop below 50°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Can Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery Probiotic Plus Koi Fish Food be fed to goldfish?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Yes. Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery Probiotic Plus Koi Fish Food is made for both koi and goldfish and comes as floating 3\/16-inch pellets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Blue Ridge Fish Hatchery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55678640488791,"sku":"B079T9KVMX","price":40.21,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/4780\/0663\/files\/blue-ridge-koi-food-front-package.jpg?v=1793400878","url":"https:\/\/bathpetsupplies.co.uk\/products\/blue-ridge-fish-hatchery-probiotic-plus-koi-food-2-lb-floating-3-16-inch-pellets","provider":"BathPetSupplies","version":"1.0","type":"link"}