Freshwater & Grazing Diets

Ocean Nutrition Algae Wafers

Spirulina BoostedEasy to NibbleNon-Leaching

Ocean Nutrition Algae Wafers are a scientifically formulated food for herbivorous freshwater fish, especially sucker-mouth species such as plecos, Ancistrus and Otocinclus. The Spirulina-boosted wafers are about 13 mm, easy to nibble and easily digestible, and will not leach in the aquarium.

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Technical details

Food Type	Sinking wafer
Suitable For	Herbivorous freshwater fish, especially sucker-mouth species
Example Species	Plecostomus, Ancistrus, Otocinclus
Wafer Size	± 13 mm
Formulation	Spirulina-boosted herbivore diet
Water Impact	Will not leach in the aquarium
Feeding	Only as much as fish can consume within two hours
Pack Size	150g

How many Algae Wafers should I feed my pleco?

Feed an amount that suits the fish present and their appetite, and only as much as they can consume within two hours. Ocean Nutrition suggests feeding wafers once a day, preferably in the evening. Each wafer is about 13 mm, easy to nibble, and will not leach while the fish graze.

The Science of Nutrition

Formulated & Tested by Aquaculture Biologists

Ocean Nutrition diets combine fresh fish protein and seafood with vitamins, minerals and carotenoids to support colour, vitality and the immune system.

Fresh Marine Seafood

Fresh fish protein with seafood such as salmon, plankton, squid, krill, clams and brine shrimp forms the base of the flake formulas.

Soft Moist Pellets

The marine Formula pellets are soft, moist and easily digestible, packed in nitrogen-flushed foil to limit oxidation and keep them fresh.

Vivid Natural Colour

Carotenoids, krill and Spirulina across the range support the natural colouration of marine and freshwater fish.

Clean Water Formula

The flakes, pellets and wafers are formulated not to cloud aquarium water when fed as directed.

Ocean Nutrition Algae Wafers FAQs

Which fish are Algae Wafers suitable for?

They are formulated for herbivorous freshwater fish and are particularly attractive to sucker-mouth fish such as plecos, Ancistrus (bristlenose) and Otocinclus.

What size are the wafers?

Each wafer is about 13 mm across.

Do Algae Wafers leach or cloud the water?

No. The Spirulina-boosted wafers are made not to leach in the aquarium. Feed only as much as is eaten within about two hours.

What is the difference between Algae Wafers and Tropical Wafers?

Algae Wafers are the herbivore diet for algae grazers. Tropical Wafers are for omnivorous bottom feeders such as loaches, Corydoras and bottom-feeding barbs.

Are Algae Wafers the right food for freshwater shrimp?

Ocean Nutrition makes a dedicated food for them: Shrimp Wafers, a 2.3 mm staple wafer for Caridina and Neocaridina shrimp.

Is Ocean Nutrition Algae Wafers available in South Africa?

Yes. Jungle Aquatics sells the 150g pack in store in Fourways, Johannesburg, and online with delivery across South Africa.

Buy Ocean Nutrition from Jungle Aquatics

Jungle Aquatics is an independent South African reseller. Visit the Gauteng showroom at Broadacres Shopping Centre in Fourways, Johannesburg, or order online for fast, reliable door-to-door delivery nationwide.

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