{"product_id":"fluval-bug-bites-algae-wafers","title":"Fluval Bug Bites Algae Wafers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA sinking wafer built around black soldier fly larvae and Hawaiian spirulina, made for bottom feeders that graze rather than gulp.\u003c\/strong\u003e Fluval Bug Bites Algae Wafers combine insect protein with kelp and spirulina in a dense crisp that holds together on the substrate, giving plecos, ancistrus, corydoras and other bottom-dwelling fish something to work on over hours rather than minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlack soldier fly larvae base\u003c\/strong\u003e — an insect protein source closer to what bottom feeders encounter naturally than a straight fish-meal formula.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpirulina and kelp fortified\u003c\/strong\u003e — plant protein and natural pigment support for algae-grazing species.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e43.5% crude protein\u003c\/strong\u003e — from insect, plant and fish sources combined, not a single filler ingredient.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDense wafer format\u003c\/strong\u003e — sinks fast and holds its shape, so it isn't stripped by faster mid-water fish before it reaches the bottom.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo artificial fillers or preservatives\u003c\/strong\u003e — preserved with mixed tocopherols and rosemary extract instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eWheat flour, mealworm meal, wheat germ meal, dried black soldier fly larvae, dehydrated alfalfa meal, dried kelp, spirulina, fish protein concentrate, shrimp meal, spinach, betaine anhydrous, choline chloride, L-lysine, DL-methionine, yeast extract, calcium L-ascorbyl-2-monophosphate, vitamin E supplement, ferrous sulphate, L-carnitine, mixed tocopherols, rosemary extract, zinc oxide, manganous oxide, vitamin A supplement, copper sulphate, calcium iodate, vitamin D3 supplement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude protein\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 43.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 4%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 3%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMax. 7.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCalcium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 1.5%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 0.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmega-3 fatty acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 0.6%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOmega-9 fatty acids\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 0.8%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin A\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 25,000 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 1,450 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 95 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMin. 440 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFBB13\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFBB14\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e480 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFBB15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrop one or two wafers per fish onto the substrate. Feed as much as fish will clear in a couple of hours, once or twice daily, and remove uneaten wafer after 24 hours to keep water quality up.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for plecos, ancistrus, corydoras, loaches and other bottom-feeding freshwater and marine grazers such as blennies and gobies. Not a complete diet on its own for fast-swimming mid-water or surface feeders, who will rarely follow a wafer down to the substrate — pair with a flake or pellet for those species in a mixed tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eFluval Bug Bites Tropical Flakes or Granules for mid-water feeders sharing the same tank, and a feeding tong or clip for holding the wafer against the glass in tanks with strong bottom currents.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered by the manufacturer's freshness guarantee in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Best used within 6 months of opening; store sealed in a cool, dry place out of direct sunlight.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill this cloud the water if it's not eaten straight away?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe wafer holds its shape rather than dissolving, so uneaten wafer is easy to spot and remove — clear out anything left after 24 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eCan I feed this alongside flake food?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Bug Bites Algae Wafers are designed as the bottom-feeder half of a mixed feeding routine, alongside a flake or granule for fish higher in the water column.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe with shrimp and other invertebrates?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse with caution. Shrimp meal and a small, standard mineral inclusion of copper sulfate are typical of commercial fish diets and present in this formula — keep it away from copper-sensitive invertebrates such as ornamental shrimp if you target-feed rather than let the whole tank graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhich size should I buy?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 40 g pack suits a single small tank; the 100 g and 480 g packs work out cheaper per gram for larger collections or multiple bottom feeders, provided you can use the pack within its shelf life once opened.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fluval","offers":[{"title":"40gm","offer_id":55293295984931,"sku":"FBB13","price":11.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"100gm","offer_id":55335337361699,"sku":"FBB14","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"480gm","offer_id":55335337394467,"sku":"FBB15","price":73.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/fluval-bug-bites-algae-wafer-43875476406563.webp?v=1790236671","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/fluval-bug-bites-algae-wafers","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}