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Silkworm Pupae is acknowledged by Japanese breeders as the ultimate ingredient for feeding and for colour improvement of Koi, Silkworm Pupae have a unique type of protein and silk oil properties that koi can digest easily. Fed as a high protein food 'treat', these dried silkworm pupae are high in silk protein which enhances colour distinction and vibrancy.
Silkworm, has long been acknowledged by Japanese breeders as the Ultimate additive for growth, colour, white skin lustre, and body shape. Silk Worm Pupae has unique protein and silk oil properties that ornamental Koi & Goldfish can digest, that will increase & enhance colours, white skin pigmentation, gloss & improve body shape and growth.
Koi love the taste and Silkworm Pupae is ideal to supplement your Koi's diet in warm summer temperatures. You should not overfeed Silkworm Pupae - only give them what they need and what they are fighting for when you throw some onto the surface of the pond.
Silkworm Pupae is a proven HIGH QUALITY food for rapid growth and excellent skin quality. Silkworm Pupae is HIGH in unprocessed natural protein which is easily digested.
Silkworm Pupae is an excellent and powerful supplementary feed for koi. Made from the highest quality silkworm pupae, they are carefully dried out to retain all the goodness with no additives or preservatives included. This product is an ideal food due to it being rich in proteins. It not only increases the growth rate of your koi but also enhances the colours. Silkworm pupae can be fed as a daily 'treat' or as a power food at maximum of 30% of total food volume. Due to the high protein and fat content values, it is recommended not to feed below temperatures of 15C/59F. To improve the digestion ability of your koi further, put the pupae in warm water for half an hour before use.
The Benefits of Silkworm in Fish Feed
Silkworm are the caterpillar of several moth species that are used to produce silk. When they begin their pupa phase, a silkworm encases itself in raw silk. The entire pupa is then harvested and boiled to separate the silk from the cocoon. In this process, the spent pupae are considered a waste material but they have been captured by Eastern cultures for some time to be used in a range of applications like industrial oil production, fertilizers, livestock feed, or even human food.
For centuries, Japanese Koi breeders have been using silkworm pupae as a natural food to help Koi gain weight more rapidly. This is because silkworms are one of the healthiest feeder insects around, containing very little fat and high levels of calcium, protein, and various B vitamins. These properties help Koi and other fish, not only grow at a faster rate, but also help to improve the luster and shine of their scales.
Including silkworm pupae in a fish diet is a great way to simulate the type of nutrient dense variety that Koi would experience if they were kept in mud pond or other fish might find in the wild. If you think about it, a fish in the wild graze on a wide variety of edible plants, algaes and insects throughout the day. In order to replicate that varied food source in a tank or pond, including some other nutrient sources, like silkworm pupae, is a great idea.
While there are a number of different silkworm pupae options available on the market, Hikari manufactures a unique product which is processed and packaged to avoid oxidation, a common issue with competitive silkworm pupae type products. This fresher and more potent delivery system of for these nutrients help your fish avoid potential health problems from too much of a good thing or rancidity. Our formula is also tried and tested to offer a flavor that Koi enjoy as some can be finicky eaters with a taste for the finer things mother nature has to offer.
Check out Silkworm Dust– a great way to introduce this ancient nutrient booster to your tank or pond pets.