We're really impressed by this new pond food from nishikoi. It has been designed to give our fish medicinal benefits as well as satisfying their appetite. As the food is whetgerm based it can be fed throughout the year when water is above 9 degrees centigrade. It is low in protein and easily digested.at the start of the pond season when your fish start to surface after a season of slumber, you can be satisfied that you are treatintg them to a food that will equip them for the busy spring and beyond.as well as the usual vitamins and minerals found in this top pond food this special diet has been injected with the following beneficial ingredientsprebiotic's which contain insulin, a polysaccharide with prebiotic characteristics. This is a good source of the positive micro flora needed in the gut of the fish. These beneficial bacteria are essentially good for the intestinal balance which is of great importance for overall fish health. Organic acids have also been added to help improve digestion form a barrier to pathogenic bacteria.beta glugans obtained from the walls of yeast cells. These aid natural disease resistance.garlic well known as a health booster for fish and feeding stimulant for fussy feeders or fish that are recovering from stress or disease.nishikoi health is truly a year round food being used whenever the water temperature is over 9c and with our fluctuating weather conditions this offers a great advantage to all pond keepers to give their fish the utmost care whatever the season.