{"product_id":"hikari-bottom-feeder-sinking-wafers","title":"Hikari Bottom Feeder Sinking Wafers","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA small, quick-sinking wafer built for small mouths, not big ones.\u003c\/strong\u003e Hikari Bottom Feeder Sinking Wafers are sized and shaped for corydoras, loaches and other small-mouthed bottom dwellers that struggle with a full-size algae wafer, in both freshwater and marine tanks. Sold in 25 g, 50 g and 110 g packs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSmaller wafer format\u003c\/strong\u003e — approx. 6.5–7.5 mm, sized for corydoras and loaches rather than larger plecos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWhole crushed silkworm pupae included\u003c\/strong\u003e — a protein source these species take to readily, alongside fish meal and krill meal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigher fat than a straight algae wafer\u003c\/strong\u003e — 9% minimum crude fat reflects the more omnivorous diet of corydoras and loaches versus a pure algae grazer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRapid, controlled sink rate\u003c\/strong\u003e — reaches the substrate quickly so it's there for bottom feeders before it breaks down.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStabilised vitamin C\u003c\/strong\u003e — L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate resists breakdown in water better than plain ascorbic acid.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSinking wafer, approx. 6.5–7.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCorydoras catfish, loaches and other small-mouthed bottom feeders\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack sizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e25 g, 50 g, 110 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIngredients\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish meal, wheat germ meal, soybean meal, wheat flour, whole crushed silkworm pupae, dried seaweed meal, dried bakery product, brewers dried yeast, fish oil, krill meal, spirulina, garlic, DL-methionine, astaxanthin, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilised vitamin C), inositol, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, disodium phosphate, ferrous sulphate, magnesium sulphate, zinc sulphate, manganese sulphate, copper sulphate, calcium iodate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo artificial colours in this recipe. Contains silkworm pupae — worth knowing if you're keeping fish alongside other invertebrate-sensitive livestock.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuaranteed analysis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNutrient\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGuarantee\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. 36.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 9.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCrude fibre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 4.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMoisture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 10.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAsh\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 16.0%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePhosphorus\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. 8,800 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin D3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 1,300 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVitamin E\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 4,900 IU\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAscorbic acid\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emin. 190 mg\/kg\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFeeding directions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeed the amount your fish will completely consume within 20 minutes, and remove any uneaten wafer straight after — this stops it breaking down and affecting water quality, which matters more with a smaller, faster-softening wafer like this one than with a larger algae wafer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for corydoras, loaches and other small bottom-dwelling fish, in fresh or marine setups. Not the right choice for large plecos, which are better served by a bigger algae wafer they can graze on over a longer period.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStorage\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHikari doesn't publish a shelf life once opened. Keep the pack sealed, in a cool spot out of direct sunlight, and reseal firmly after each use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow is this different from Hikari Algae Wafers?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis wafer is smaller (approx. 6.5–7.5 mm versus 17–18 mm), higher in fat, and includes silkworm pupae — it's built for the smaller mouths and more omnivorous diet of corydoras and loaches rather than larger algae-grazing plecos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhy does it need to come out after 20 minutes?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a smaller, softer wafer than a full algae wafer, so it breaks down faster once wet — leaving it in past that point does more to cloud the water than to feed the fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill this suit my loaches as well as my corydoras?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — it's formulated for bottom feeders generally, corydoras and loaches included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's suited to marine bottom feeders, but as with any prepared food, check compatibility with sensitive invertebrates before use in a mixed reef system.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold with the consumer guarantees that apply under Australian Consumer Law. Standard shipping applies — shelf-stable, no cold chain required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hikari","offers":[{"title":"25 g","offer_id":55249691410723,"sku":null,"price":10.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"50 g","offer_id":55249691443491,"sku":null,"price":15.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"110 g","offer_id":55249691476259,"sku":null,"price":27.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/hikari-bottom-feeder-sinking-wafers-25g-3001232-1600_7a11c1b7-347e-4b5f-b0d6-11304abcb349.jpg?v=1781837893","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/hikari-bottom-feeder-sinking-wafers","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}