The sticks are made from a blend of wheat starch, fish meal, corn flour, soybean meal, and oat meal, giving pond fish a mix of protein, fat, and fiber. Each stick softens quickly once it touches the water, letting koi and goldfish of any size bite and swallow it with ease, and the softened texture helps keep pond water clear by limiting uneaten waste. The formula also carries vitamins that support growth and metabolism along with natural ingredients associated with brighter red and yellow pigmentation on koi and ornamental goldfish. Pond keepers typically offer two to three feedings a day, providing only the amount fish can finish within about five minutes. The diet is meant for the warmer months, once pond water holds at 50°F or higher, with feeding generally paused once the water drops below 39°F. Packaging contains only the dry stick food, with no bowls, scoops, or other accessories included.