Hikari Tropical Mini Algae Wafers

Hikari Tropical Mini Algae Wafers

Hikari Tropical Mini Algae Wafers are a sinking algae wafer food made for plecostomus and other algae-eating fish, including marine herbivores. The formula suits freshwater and marine aquariums and is designed to support proper growth and desirable form in most herbivorous species.

Key Benefits

• Balanced blend of premium-select ingredients, developed to promote proper growth and desirable form in most herbivorous species
• Higher levels of the vegetable proteins that plecostomus and other algae eaters require
• Contains two highly usable natural nutrient sources: pure-cultured spirulina and chlorella algae
• Uniquely shaped disc that sinks rapidly, so food reaches bottom-dwellers quickly
• Holds its shape in the water for longer than competing wafers, giving less aggressive species ready access to the nutrition
• Developed, produced and packaged in Hikari's own facilities, and carries the Hikari® logo as the mark of the original, uniquely balanced formulation

How to Use

Hikari recommends these wafers as a daily diet for plecostomus and other algae-eating fish, including marine herbivores. Drop the wafers in and let them sink to the bottom. Remove any uneaten food once the feeding period is over.

Dosage

• Feed no more than your fish will completely consume within an hour
• Avoid over-feeding
• Always remove uneaten food after the feeding period

Suitable For

• Plecostomus and other algae-eating fish
• Marine herbivores
• Snails and crustaceans
• Other vegetable-craving fish

Compatibility

Suitable for freshwater and marine set-ups housing herbivorous and algae-eating species. The wafer's shape-retaining disc also suits tanks where less aggressive fish need time to reach their share.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I feed these wafers every day?
Yes. Hikari recommends Tropical Mini Algae Wafers as a daily diet for plecostomus and other algae-eating fish, including marine herbivores. Only give what the fish will completely eat within an hour.

Are they suitable for both freshwater and marine fish?
Yes. They are made for plecostomus and other algae eaters, including marine herbivores, so they can be used in freshwater and marine tanks with herbivorous species.

Will the wafers sink to the bottom?
Yes. The uniquely shaped disc sinks rapidly and keeps its shape longer, so bottom-dwelling and less aggressive fish can reach it.

What algae do they contain?
They contain pure-cultured spirulina and chlorella algae, two highly usable natural nutrient sources. The formula also has higher levels of vegetable proteins for algae eaters.

Can snails and crustaceans eat them too?
Yes. Besides plecostomus and other herbivorous fish, the wafers suit snails, crustaceans and other vegetable-craving fish.

What should I do with uneaten food?
Remove it after the feeding period. Take care not to over-feed, and give no more than your fish will completely consume within an hour.

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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