The best Hikari food for plecos and bottom feeders is Hikari Algae Wafers, a rapidly sinking disc that reaches the bottom and holds its shape so shy, nocturnal grazers can feed. Here's how to feed plecos, corydoras, loaches and shrimp.
Key takeaways
- Best for plecos & bottom feeders: Algae Wafers — fast-sinking, vegetable-rich and won't cloud the water.
- Also great for: corydoras, loaches, otocinclus, snails and shrimp.
- Feeding: drop after lights-out; break wafers for shrimp; remove leftovers after a couple of hours.
- Buy in India: genuine Hikari, delivered nationwide, at Fish Bazaar.
Why bottom feeders are often underfed
Plecos, cory cats and loaches are slow, often nocturnal feeders. Flakes and floating pellets are gone before they reach the bottom, so bottom feeders quietly go hungry. A fast-sinking, long-lasting wafer solves this.
Best Hikari foods
Algae Wafers
Hikari Algae Wafers sink fast, don't cloud the water, and are rich in vegetable matter, spirulina and chlorella, ideal for plecos, corydoras, loaches, otocinclus, snails and shrimp.
Cichlid Excel for herbivores
For herbivorous cichlids that also graze low, Hikari Cichlid Excel is a spirulina-rich sinking pellet.
How to feed bottom feeders
- Drop wafers after lights-out - most plecos and loaches feed at night.
- Break wafers into pieces for shrimp and small plecos.
- Remove leftovers after a couple of hours to protect water quality.
Frequently asked questions
What's the best food for plecos in India?
Hikari Algae Wafers, fast-sinking, long-lasting and vegetable-rich.
Can I feed algae wafers to shrimp?
Yes, Cherry and Amano shrimp graze on them; break a wafer into fragments.
Where can I buy Hikari Algae Wafers in India?
At Fish Bazaar, browse the Hikari range, delivered across India.
Written by Fish Bazaar, genuine Hikari fish food, delivered across India.
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