Hikari Tropical Algae Wafers

Hikari Tropical Algae Wafers

Hikari Tropical Algae Wafers are a sinking algae wafer food made for Plecostomus and other algae-eating fish, including marine herbivores. The formula is built around vegetable matter and multiple algae, so it suits aquarists who want a dedicated daily diet for their bottom-dwelling grazers.

Key Benefits

• Developed as a scientific diet for Plecostomus and other algae-eating fish, to support proper growth and nutrition.
• A balance of premium-select ingredients designed to promote proper growth and desirable form in most herbivorous species.
• Higher levels of vegetable matter and multiple algae, the kind that plecostomus and other algae eaters prefer.
• Contains pure-cultured spirulina and chlorella algae to help your fish look their best.
• The uniquely shaped disc sinks rapidly and holds its shape, so less aggressive species can reach the food over a longer period.
• Also works as a nutrient-rich treat for omnivorous fish.
• The original, proven Algae Wafers™ formulation, identified by the Hikari® logo.
• Developed, produced and packaged in the manufacturer's own facilities for consistent quality.

How to Use

• Drop the wafers into the aquarium and let them sink to the bottom, where algae eaters and other bottom feeders graze.
• Many bottom feeders are nocturnal, so for best results feed late in the day or at night.
• Take care to avoid over-feeding, and always remove uneaten food once the feeding period is over.
• Hikari recommends these wafers as a daily diet for Plecostomus and other algae eaters, including marine herbivores.

Dosage

• Feed no more than your fish will completely consume within 2 hours.

Suitable For

• Plecostomus and other algae-eating fish.
• Marine herbivores.
• Most herbivorous species, as a daily diet.
• Omnivorous fish, as a nutritious treat.
• Less aggressive bottom-feeding species, which benefit from the wafer holding its shape for longer.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which fish can I feed Hikari Tropical Algae Wafers to?
They are designed for Plecostomus and other algae-eating fish, including marine herbivores. Omnivorous fish can also have them as a nutrient-rich treat.

How much should I feed at a time?
Feed no more than your fish will completely consume within 2 hours. Remove any uneaten food after the feeding period to avoid over-feeding.

When is the best time to feed the wafers?
Many bottom feeders are nocturnal, so feeding late in the day or at night gives the best results.

Can I feed them every day?
Yes. Hikari recommends the wafers as a daily diet for Plecostomus and other algae eaters, including marine herbivores.

Do the wafers sink, and will they fall apart?
The uniquely shaped disc sinks rapidly and retains its shape. This gives less aggressive species access to the nutrition over a longer period.

Which algae are in the wafers?
The formula contains pure-cultured spirulina and chlorella algae, along with higher levels of vegetable matter and multiple algae that algae eaters prefer.

Does it come in more than one pack size?
Yes, it is sold in several pack sizes. Use the size selector on the product page to choose the one that suits your tank and number of fish.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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