Hikari Tropical Algae Wafers – 250g

R355.00

Hikari Tropical Algae Wafers (250g) is a premium, world-renowned sinking disc diet specifically formulated for plecostomus and other algae-eating bottom feeders. Developed by Hikari, this original disc-shaped food combines high-quality vegetable matter with essential proteins to promote healthy growth and vibrant natural colors.

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Hikari Tropical Algae Wafers (250g) is a premium, world-renowned sinking disc diet. It is specifically formulated for plecostomus and other algae-eating bottom feeders. Developed by Hikari, this original disc-shaped food combines high-quality vegetable matter with essential proteins. Moreover, it helps promote healthy growth and vibrant natural colors.

Product Overview:

Target Species: Plecostomus, Otocinclus, freshwater invertebrates (shrimp, snails), and marine herbivores (tangs, angelfish).
Texture & Form: Rapidly-sinking, uniquely shaped hard discs that maintain their shape underwater.
Water Clarity: Engineered to dissolve slowly, allowing less aggressive grazers time to feed without clouding the aquarium water.

Key Benefits:

Nutritional Excellence: Formulated with high levels of pure-cultured spirulina and chlorella algae to significantly enhance fish coloration.
Immune Support: High concentration of stabilized vitamin C helps reduce stress and boost resistance to disease.
Natural Grazing: The raised disc shape simulates the natural rasping feeding behaviour of plecos.

Feeding Directions:

Timing: Feed your fish late in the day or at night, as many bottom dwellers are nocturnal feeders.
Quantity: Offer only the amount your fish can entirely consume within two hours.
Maintenance: Always remove any uneaten pieces after two hours to prevent organic buildup and protect water quality.

Acclimation of your shrimp:

We use the rule of three (3)

One part is their water that we send them in and 2 parts is your tank water.

Drip Acclimation Tools:

Small tupperware bowl or something similar
Plastic cup or aquarium airline hose
Scissors
Shrimp or fish net
Airline tubing

Removing Shrimp from the Bag:

If you received your shrimp in a breather bag you’ll want to place the bag directly inside the tupperware. Make sure to not pour the shrimp out because they may get stuck inside the bag.

With your scissors, cut the side of the bag, starting from the top. This will let the water pour out the bag and the bag will remain inside the bowl with the shrimp.
Carefully remove the shrimp that remained behind in the bag. You can also dip the bag in the water to achieve this.
Your shrimp should now be inside the tupperware.

Using airline tubing to acclimate:

Allow water to drip into the tupperware with shrimp at 2 – 3 drops per second. Apply the rule of 3 here, One part existing water from shrimp bag and 2 parts your existing tank water. Dripping should take 1 hour to complete. We believe that dripping shrimp for hours on end creates more stress and can harm your newly purchased critters.
Once the water in the tupperware is mainly tank water you can safely introduce your shrimp to your tank.
We have had a 100% success rate with the above method.

We ship directly to your door via The Courier Guy*
Livestock will only be shipped Monday – Wednesday.
- All livestock are shipped overnight
We cover DOA (Death on Arrival) for all livestock with an appropriate reason and evidence
- For more information, please contact us at sales@saturnshrimp.co.za for more information.
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