In 1991 when we launched ®Hikari Tropical Algae Wafers™, no other food existed to help keep plecostomus healthy. There were many reports of Plecostomus getting thinner with each passing day. To address this problem, Hikari began researching raw materials and production techniques to develop potential diets. After considerable experimentation, we developed the best ingredient formulation possible. Next we had to develop a pellet the fish would eat, one that wouldn’t dissolve in water and allowed the nutrition to be accessed readily. The revolutionary disk shape was chosen because it complimented the way plecostomus eat. Of course over the years our ®Hikari Tropical Algae Wafers™ have saved many plecos and become a sales leader worldwide. Today, there are many imitations, but the fish that count know nothing is better and it’s their opinion that’s important to Hikari!
The original disk shaped Algae Wafers™ were developed by studying the shape of their mouth
®Hikari Tropical Algae Wafers™ were specifically developed for the hard to feed plecostomus and other algae eating bottom feeders. Accept no substitutes, request the first and finest, ®Hikari Tropical Algae Wafers™.
Nutritional Excellence
High levels of vegetable matter that algae eaters prefer and love
High in stabilized vitamin C to support immune system health.
Highly balanced nutrition
Unique Disc Shape Allows Easy Access
Will not dissolve nor cloud the water
Great for saltwater fish too
“they eventually find it and tear it up”
eklikewhoa reefer in Houston, TX
“I have 3 planted tanks with only cherries. All I feed them is Hikari Algae Wafers and they also come running.”
lovemmth cherry shrimp lover
“My super picky goldfish will only eat [Hikari Algae Wafers] and Saki-Hikari for goldfish. Truly great products.”
Chris D. goldfish enthusiast
0.70 oz #21302
1.41 oz #21307
2.89 oz #21316
8.80 oz #21328
2.2 Lb Item #21366
Feed only the amount your fish will completely consume within two (2) hours. Some tropical fish resist a new type of food when changing their diet, continued use will ensure acceptance. Algae Wafers™ discs can be broken into smaller pieces, if desired, for feeding other algae eating tropical or marine fish.
Fish meal, wheat flour, wheat germ meal, cassava starch, dried bakery product, dried seaweed meal, alfalfa nutrient concentrate dehydrated, dehydrated alfalfa meal, brewers dried yeast, soybean meal, fish oil, krill meal, spirulina, garlic, DL-methionine, chlorella, astaxanthin, choline chloride, vitamin E supplement, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilized vitamin C), inositol, d-calcium pantothenate, riboflavin, vitamin A supplement, thiamine mononitrate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, niacin, folic acid, vitamin D3 supplement, biotin, disodium phosphate, ferrous sulfate, magnesium sulfate, zinc sulfate, manganese sulfate, copper sulfate, calcium iodate.
Crude Protein |
Crude Fat |
Crude Fiber |
Moisture |
Ash |
min. 33.0% |
min. 4.0% |
max. 3.0% |
max. 10.0% |
max. 17.0% |
Phosphorus |
Vitamin A |
Vitamin D3
|
Vitamin E |
Ascorbic Acid |
max. 0.8% |
min. 8,700 IU/kg |
min. 1,300 IU/kg |
min. 1,700 IU/kg |
min. 190 mg/kg |