Dymax Algae Wafers Supreme Fish Food, 60 g

Sinking Disc Wafer for Plecostomus and Algae-Eating Fish

The Dymax Algae Wafers Supreme (60g) is a sinking disc wafer specifically formulated for plecostomus, remora, and other herbivorous algae-eating freshwater fish. Unlike pellets that sink and scatter or flakes that dissolve in the water column, the Algae Wafers Supreme is shaped as a solid disc that sinks rapidly to the substrate and holds its form while fish rasp and graze on it. Dymax specifically notes this shape retention as a design feature: it gives less aggressive species the time they need to feed at their own pace rather than competing for food that dissolves or disperses before they finish eating.

The formula is built around high spirulina content and multiple algae sources, including kelp, to deliver the vegetable matter that algae-eating species need as the foundation of their diet. At 42% protein from fish meal, krill meal, and krill paste, supplemented by soybean meal, the formula covers both plant-based nutrition and the animal protein that supports growth and long-term health. Cassava starch — an ingredient not found in any other Dymax food — acts as the structural binder that gives the disc its shape-retaining quality. The fiber content (≤5%) is the highest in the Dymax range, reflecting the elevated vegetable matter content appropriate for herbivorous fish. The 60g container is the trial size, suited for hobbyists keeping one or two algae eaters who want to evaluate the formula before ordering a larger supply.

Key Features:

• Sinking disc wafer that retains its shape, giving slow-grazing algae eaters an extended feeding window
• Specifically formulated for plecostomus, remora (suckerfish), and other algae-eating freshwater species
• High spirulina content alongside kelp for plant-based nutrition tailored to herbivorous fish
• Contains higher levels of vegetable matter and multiple algae sources than general freshwater foods
• Cassava starch — exclusive to this formula in the Dymax food range — provides the structural binder that holds the disc shape intact during grazing
• 42% protein from fish meal, krill meal, krill paste, and soybean meal
• Fiber ≤5% — the highest in the Dymax range — appropriate for herbivore digestive needs
• β-Glucan immune support; Bacillus Subtilis prebiotic bacteria for digestive health and waste management
• Garlic extract for palatability and feeding stimulation
• No astaxanthin — color support provided naturally through spirulina and kelp pigments
• 60g / 2.11oz entry size for trial use or single algae-eating fish

Ideal For:

• Hobbyists keeping one or two plecos, otocinclus, or suckermouth catfish who want to trial Algae Wafers Supreme before committing to the larger 160g supply
• Smaller community tanks of 20 to 30 gallons with a single algae-eating fish where a larger container would sit open too long before being used
• Pet stores stocking the trial size to give first-time pleco and sucker fish keepers a low-commitment introduction to a dedicated algae-eater disc wafer

Pro Tips:

• Place the disc near driftwood, caves, or rockwork where your plecos spend most of their time. Plecos are territorial and slow-moving. A wafer dropped in open water may go unnoticed for hours, while one placed directly in or near a hiding spot triggers a faster feeding response.
• Feed after lights-out for best results. Plecostomus and most suckermouth catfish are nocturnal grazers. Dropping a disc into the tank just after the lights go off aligns with the natural feeding behavior and ensures the fish are active when the food is available, reducing the time the disc sits uneaten before morning.
• Remove uneaten disc remnants within 24 hours. While the disc holds its shape during grazing, fragments that are not consumed will eventually break down in the substrate and contribute to ammonia. A nightly disc that goes untouched is a signal to reduce the feeding amount or frequency.

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