IllustrationFood · Sinking wafers
Hikari Algae Wafers, taken apart
Sinking, vegetable-rich wafers for plecos and other bottom-feeding algae eaters.
250g
In the pouch
17–18mm
Each wafer
2h
Eaten within
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Taken apart
Every part
The verdict
Works / doesn't
What works
- The disc sinks rapidly and retains its shape, so slower bottom feeders can reach it (pack).
- Otocinclus need mostly vegetable matter in the tank, fresh and dried: algae wafers are one of the dried options Seriously Fish lists.
- Ancistrus and Corydoras accept sinking dried foods.
What doesn't
- Over-feeding is easy: the pack says remove uneaten food after the feeding period.
- Not a substitute for a varied diet: Seriously Fish recommends fresh vegetables too for otocinclus.
Care
- Feed only what's eaten within 2 hours.
- Feed late in the day or at night.
- Remove uneaten food after the feeding period.
Specs
The numbers
| Contents | 250 g of sinking wafers |
|---|---|
| Wafer size | About 17–18 mm |
| For | Plecostomus and other bottom-feeding algae-eating fishes, including marine herbivores (pack) |
| Feeding | No more than your fish will completely consume within 2 hours |
| When | Many bottom feeders are nocturnal: feed late in the day or at night |
| Pouch | Resealable: press zipper to close |
Sources
Where this comes from
- Hikari Algae Wafers pack, front and back (feeding directions)
- Hikari product page
- Hikari USA product page (wafer size)
- Seriously Fish: Otocinclus macrospilus
- Seriously Fish: Corydoras aeneus
- Amazon UK listing and verified buyer reviews
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