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Specifications

Ash: 6.5%
Fat: 3.5%
Brand: Pettex
Fibre: 2.5%
Protein: 28%

Full description

Pond fish stop behaving like they're hungry once the water gets cold, and feeding them as if nothing's changed is one of the more common mistakes anyone makes with an outdoor pond.

This is Pettex's "Natural" stick blend, made with cereals, meat and fish derivatives, minerals, yeast and algae, and fortified with a named set of vitamins. Pettex's own instruction is to feed two to three times a day in warm weather and to stop altogether once the water drops below 10°C, when a fish's metabolism slows too much to make feeding worthwhile.

Protein 28%, fat 3.5%, fibre 2.5%, crude ash 6.5%
Contains algae, including spirulina, at 0.05%
Fortified with vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D3 and vitamin E
Feed 2–3 times a day, only what's eaten within a few minutes
Not recommended below 10°C, as fish metabolism slows
10KG bag

On winter feeding. Pettex's own instruction is to stop feeding once the water drops below 10°C — carrying on through a cold snap just leaves uneaten food to foul the water rather than doing the fish any good.

Who it's for: keepers of pond, koi and ornamental fish who want a fortified stick food and are prepared to adjust feeding with water temperature through the year.

Delivery

Tracked UK delivery — your estimated arrival date is shown above and updates automatically. Standard delivery £2.99, and free on orders over £39. Full details on our delivery information page. Delivery information

Returns

14 days to change your mind (the shorter window for food, treats and frozen), no interrogation. Items need to be unused (sensory products unopened, for hygiene). Full details on our delivery & returns page.

Payment

Secure checkout by Stripe — cards, Apple Pay, Link and Klarna. We never see or store your card details.

Common questions

When should I stop feeding my pond fish?

Pettex advise not feeding below 10°C, since a fish's metabolism slows that much.

How often should I feed?

Two to three times a day, giving only what's eaten within a few minutes.

What vitamins does it contain?

Vitamin A, vitamin C, vitamin D3 and vitamin E are all listed.

Does it contain spirulina?

Yes, as algae, at 0.05%.

How long does delivery take?

Your estimated delivery date is shown above and updates automatically. UK orders are sent tracked — standard delivery is £2.99, and free on orders over £39.

How do I track my order?

As soon as your order is dispatched we email you a tracking link, so you can follow it all the way to your door.

What if I need to return my order?

You have 14 days from delivery to change your mind (food, treats and frozen items have a shorter window). Just email us with your order number and we’ll send the return steps the same working day — see our delivery & returns page for details.

Pettex General Pond Stick Natural

Why we chose it

The feeding guidance actually tells you when to stop, not just how much to give, which most stick foods don't bother with. It's also fortified with a named set of vitamins rather than a vague "added vitamins" claim.

— Matt, founder

Why buy from Giddy Pets?

Carefully selected by pet ownersEvery product is chosen and quality-checked by people who actually live with dogs, cats and small pets.
Tracked delivery on every orderUK delivery with tracking as standard — and it’s free when you spend over £39.
UK customer supportReal, UK-based humans read every email — usually Matt, the founder. No bots, no ticket numbers.
Easy returns14 days to change your mind, no interrogation. If it’s not right, we’ll make it right.