{"title":"Hikari","description":"","products":[{"product_id":"hikari-algae-wafers","title":"Hikari Algae Wafers","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.4em;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#5e3d10;border-bottom:2px solid #c8902f;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 18px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eHikari Algae Wafers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Algae Wafers\u003c\/strong\u003e are the original sinking disc for herbivorous bottom feeders — plecos and other algae-grazers above all. They're rich in vegetable matter with pure-cultured spirulina and chlorella, hold their disc shape without dissolving or clouding the water, and sink quickly so grazing fish can work at them at their leisure. Because aquarium algae alone rarely supplies all the vitamins and minerals a pleco needs, these wafers fill an important nutritional gap.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;background-color:#f7edd8;border:1px solid #e3cfa0;padding:14px 18px;color:#5e3d10;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Many bottom feeders are nocturnal, so dropping a wafer in just after lights-out gets it to the fish that need it. They're also a favorite of \u003cstrong\u003eornamental shrimp and snails\u003c\/strong\u003e, which swarm and graze a wafer for hours — just break off a small piece for a shrimp tank rather than dropping a whole disc. Remove any uneaten portion after a couple of hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003eA long-standing staple for any tank with plecos, \u003cem\u003eOtocinclus\u003c\/em\u003e, shrimp, or snails — the dependable way to make sure your grazers are actually getting fed.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central","offers":[{"title":"1.41 oz","offer_id":46784975143223,"sku":"042055213073","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8.8 oz","offer_id":46784975175991,"sku":"042055213288","price":15.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"2.89 oz","offer_id":46784975208759,"sku":"042055213165","price":8.55,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8748\/1655\/files\/central-food-1-41-oz-hikari-algae-wafers-41238218768695.png?v=1778252691"},{"product_id":"hikari-betta-biogold","title":"Hikari Betta BioGold","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.4em;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#5e3d10;border-bottom:2px solid #c8902f;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 18px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eHikari Betta Bio-Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Betta Bio-Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e is a floating pellet formulated specifically for the way bettas feed — at the surface, in small, deliberate bites. It's sized right for a betta's mouth and built around fish and krill with spirulina, garlic, and astaxanthin to bring out the rich reds and blues bettas are prized for, plus stabilized vitamins for overall health.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;background-color:#f7edd8;border:1px solid #e3cfa0;padding:14px 18px;color:#5e3d10;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e A little goes a long way — a few pellets once or twice a day is plenty for one betta, and overfeeding is the most common mistake (and the fastest route to bloat and fouled water). Feed one pellet at a time and watch each get eaten. For very small bettas, soaked Micro Pellets are an even gentler starter size.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003eA convenient, color-boosting daily staple for betta keepers who want a food made for the species rather than a generic tropical pellet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central","offers":[{"title":"2.5 gr","offer_id":46784975241527,"sku":"042055191012","price":4.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 gr","offer_id":46784975274295,"sku":"042055191104","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8748\/1655\/files\/central-food-2-5-gr-hikari-betta-biogold-41238222930231.png?v=1778252695"},{"product_id":"hikari-bloodworms-12-gram","title":"Hikari Bloodworms","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.4em;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#5e3d10;border-bottom:2px solid #c8902f;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 18px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eHikari Bloodworms (Freeze-Dried)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Bio-Pure FD Bloodworms\u003c\/strong\u003e are freeze-dried bloodworms — a high-protein treat nearly every fish goes wild for, processed to keep the nutrition and palatability of live worms in a clean, shelf-stable, convenient form. Hikari's freeze-drying is done to reduce the parasite and bacteria risk that live bloodworms can carry, and the worms are gut-loaded with vitamins.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;background-color:#f7edd8;border:1px solid #e3cfa0;padding:14px 18px;color:#5e3d10;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Tip — soak first:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freeze-dried foods are light and expand when wet, so soak a pinch in a little tank water before feeding to prevent fish gulping dry worms that swell in the gut. Feed as a treat a few times a week rather than a sole diet — bloodworms are rich but not nutritionally complete on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0;background-color:#f7edd8;border:1px solid #e3cfa0;padding:14px 18px;color:#5e3d10;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreeze-dried vs. frozen:\u003c\/strong\u003e This freeze-dried version is the convenient, room-temperature-stable choice — great if you don't want to manage a freezer. Our \u003cstrong\u003efrozen\u003c\/strong\u003e Bio-Pure bloodworms are closer to live food and a bit more nutritious, so many keepers stock both: frozen for the main treat, freeze-dried for convenience. Either way, a bloodworm treat is a classic conditioning food for nano fish like the small rasboras and tetras (chili rasboras, ember tetras, \u003cem\u003eBoraras\u003c\/em\u003e and the like) and larger community fish alike.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central","offers":[{"title":"12gr","offer_id":49402366853431,"sku":"042055332019","price":8.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8748\/1655\/files\/central-food-12gr-hikari-bloodworms-41238243508535.png?v=1778252695"},{"product_id":"hikari-brine-shrimp-12-gram","title":"Hikari Brine Shrimp","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.4em;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#5e3d10;border-bottom:2px solid #c8902f;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 18px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eHikari Brine Shrimp (Freeze-Dried)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Bio-Pure FD Brine Shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e are freeze-dried brine shrimp, a light and highly digestible treat enriched with multivitamins. Brine shrimp are a gentle, natural food that helps with digestion and adds welcome variety to a staple diet, and the freeze-dried form keeps that appeal in a clean, long-lasting, parasite-reduced product.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;background-color:#f7edd8;border:1px solid #e3cfa0;padding:14px 18px;color:#5e3d10;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Tip — soak first:\u003c\/strong\u003e As with all freeze-dried foods, soak a pinch in tank water before feeding so it sinks and softens rather than floating off dry. Offer it as a treat a few times a week alongside a staple pellet for variety; it's gentle enough to use as a regular change of pace.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0;background-color:#f7edd8;border:1px solid #e3cfa0;padding:14px 18px;color:#5e3d10;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFreeze-dried vs. frozen:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freeze-dried is the no-freezer-needed convenience option; our \u003cstrong\u003efrozen\u003c\/strong\u003e Bio-Pure brine shrimp is closer to live and a bit richer. Brine shrimp in any form is a great conditioning food for nano fish like the small rasboras and tetras (chili rasboras, ember tetras, \u003cem\u003eBoraras\u003c\/em\u003e and the like), and the smaller pieces suit small mouths well.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central","offers":[{"title":"12gr","offer_id":49530638434615,"sku":"042055335027","price":8.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8748\/1655\/files\/central-food-12gr-hikari-brine-shrimp-41238247178551.png?v=1778252695"},{"product_id":"hikari-discus-bio-gold-2-82","title":"Hikari Discus Bio-Gold","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.4em;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#5e3d10;border-bottom:2px solid #c8902f;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 18px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eHikari Discus Bio-Gold\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Discus Bio-Gold\u003c\/strong\u003e is a daily diet built for the specific needs of discus — high-quality protein for growth and a formula tuned to bring out the deep color these centerpiece fish are kept for. It's designed to be highly palatable to a notoriously fussy fish, and to support the steady, even growth discus keepers are after.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;background-color:#f7edd8;border:1px solid #e3cfa0;padding:14px 18px;color:#5e3d10;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hikari notes that soaking Discus Bio-Gold for about five minutes softens it into a pancake-like consistency that smaller and juvenile discus can take more easily — a useful trick for grow-outs. Feed small amounts several times a day, which suits discus far better than one large meal, and keep up with water changes given how heavily discus are fed.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003eA purpose-made staple for the discus keeper who wants reliable color and growth from a fish that doesn't tolerate a careless diet.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central","offers":[{"title":"80gr","offer_id":49529991790903,"sku":"042055223164","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8748\/1655\/files\/central-food-80gr-hikari-discus-bio-gold-41238316777783.png?v=1778252699"},{"product_id":"hikari-krill","title":"Hikari Krill","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.4em;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#5e3d10;border-bottom:2px solid #c8902f;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 18px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eHikari Krill (Freeze-Dried)\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Bio-Pure FD Krill\u003c\/strong\u003e are freeze-dried whole krill — a high-protein, color-enhancing treat naturally rich in the astaxanthin that deepens reds and oranges in fish. Krill is a favorite of larger community fish, cichlids, and anything that appreciates a meaty mouthful, and the freeze-dried form keeps it clean, convenient, and shelf-stable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;background-color:#f7edd8;border:1px solid #e3cfa0;padding:14px 18px;color:#5e3d10;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Whole krill are sizeable, so they suit larger fish; for smaller mouths, crumble a piece or soak it to soften first. Offer as a treat a couple of times a week for color and variety rather than as a daily staple.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003eThe go-to natural color-booster treat for larger fish — an easy way to bring out the reds without resorting to artificial enhancers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central","offers":[{"title":"20gr","offer_id":46784975438135,"sku":"042055334037","price":9.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8748\/1655\/files\/central-food-20gr-hikari-krill-41503239733559.png?v=1778252698"},{"product_id":"hikari-micro-pellets","title":"Hikari Micro Pellets","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.4em;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#5e3d10;border-bottom:2px solid #c8902f;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 18px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eHikari Micro Pellets\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Micro Pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e are our everyday staple for nano fish like the small rasboras and tetras (chili rasboras, ember tetras, \u003cem\u003eBoraras\u003c\/em\u003e and the like). These tiny, semi-floating granules are sized for small mouths and use Hikari's micro-coating so they hold together without clouding the water — with krill and spirulina in the mix for color and a fish-meal-and-krill base for the protein active little fish burn through. They drift slowly down through the water column, giving surface, mid-water, and lower fish all a fair shot at the food.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;color:#5e3d10;border-left:3px solid #c8902f;padding:4px 0 4px 16px;font-style:italic;\"\u003eThis is one of the foods we actually feed in our own display tanks at Cuboid — a staple we reach for daily and recommend without hesitation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;background-color:#f7edd8;border:1px solid #e3cfa0;padding:14px 18px;color:#5e3d10;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Tip — soak first:\u003c\/strong\u003e We recommend soaking Micro Pellets in a small cup of tank water for 30–60 seconds before feeding. Dry pellets can carry tiny air pockets and expand once swallowed, and small or bloat-prone fish (\u003cem\u003eApistogramma\u003c\/em\u003e and other nano species especially) do far better on a softened pellet. Soaking also makes them sink, which suits shy mid- and lower-level feeders.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003eFor the smallest fish and fry, the pellets crush easily to an even finer crumb. Feed only what your fish finish in a couple of minutes, once or twice a day, and remove anything left over.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003eA genuinely economical staple: a little pellet packs more nutrition than a pinch of flake, and you skip the step of crushing flakes for tiny mouths.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central","offers":[{"title":"22 gr","offer_id":46784975536439,"sku":"042055211024","price":6.23,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"45 gr","offer_id":46784975569207,"sku":"042055211086","price":9.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8748\/1655\/files\/central-food-22-gr-hikari-micro-pellets-41238103490871.png?v=1778252699"},{"product_id":"hikari-shrimp-cuisine-10-gram","title":"Hikari Shrimp Cuisine","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.4em;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#5e3d10;border-bottom:2px solid #c8902f;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 18px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eHikari Shrimp Cuisine\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Shrimp Cuisine\u003c\/strong\u003e is a scientifically-developed sinking diet formulated specifically for freshwater ornamental shrimp — all the Caridina and Neocaridina species, from ornamental shrimp (Neocaridina like cherries, and Caridina like crystals and Taiwan bees). It leans on the vegetable matter herbivorous shrimp prefer, including seaweed and spirulina, in a small sinking pellet sized for tiny shrimp mouths that holds together without clouding the water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;background-color:#f7edd8;border:1px solid #e3cfa0;padding:14px 18px;color:#5e3d10;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e A reliable staple or rotation food for a shrimp colony, pairing naturally with a biofilm booster like GlasGarten Bacter AE (for the babies) and Mineral Junkie Bites (for molting). Feed a small amount the colony clears in a couple of hours, and remove any uneaten portion. The spirulina and vegetable content also support good shrimp coloration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003eA vegetable-rich sinking staple made specifically for cherry, crystal, and other ornamental shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central","offers":[{"title":"10gr","offer_id":49530149470519,"sku":"042055194044","price":7.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8748\/1655\/files\/central-food-10gr-hikari-shrimp-cuisine-41238118433079.png?v=1778252700"},{"product_id":"hikari-sinking-carnivore-pellets-2-61-oz","title":"Hikari Sinking Carnivore Pellets","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.4em;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#5e3d10;border-bottom:2px solid #c8902f;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 18px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eHikari Sinking Carnivore Pellets\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Sinking Carnivore Pellets\u003c\/strong\u003e are a high-protein, rapidly sinking diet for meat-eating fish — larger catfish, predatory community fish, and other carnivores that need a substantial protein source. The pellet absorbs water quickly and takes on a soft, live-fish-like texture, delivering the nutrition of live or frozen prey without the parasite and bacteria risk that live feeders can carry. Stabilized vitamin C rounds it out for immune support.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;background-color:#f7edd8;border:1px solid #e3cfa0;padding:14px 18px;color:#5e3d10;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are a larger, carnivore-oriented pellet, so they suit bigger-mouthed predatory fish rather than nano community species. Feed only what's consumed in a few minutes and remove the rest — high-protein foods foul water fastest if left to rot.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003eA clean, convenient way to feed carnivores a meaty staple without keeping live food on hand.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Central","offers":[{"title":"74gr","offer_id":49529821987127,"sku":"042055219150","price":10.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/8748\/1655\/files\/central-food-74gr-hikari-sinking-carnivore-pellets-41238135472439.png?v=1778252699"},{"product_id":"hikari-sinking-wafers-50-gram","title":"Hikari Sinking Wafers","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.4em;font-weight:normal;letter-spacing:0.08em;color:#5e3d10;border-bottom:2px solid #c8902f;padding-bottom:8px;margin:0 0 18px;text-transform:uppercase;\"\u003eHikari Sinking Wafers\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;color:#2c2c2c;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHikari Sinking Wafers\u003c\/strong\u003e were designed specifically for \u003cem\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e catfish, loaches, and other bottom feeders with small, downward-facing mouths — fish that struggle to grab a flat algae wafer. The small, elliptical, quick-sinking shape is easy for them to pick up and ingest, and the formula leans on higher-protein sources suited to these omnivores rather than the veggie-heavy algae-wafer recipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;background-color:#f7edd8;border:1px solid #e3cfa0;padding:14px 18px;color:#5e3d10;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e These are the right call for a \u003cem\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/em\u003e or kuhli-loach tank where the fish need their \u003cem\u003eown\u003c\/em\u003e food that drifts to the bottom — community fish up top often eat everything before scraps reach the substrate. Many keepers pair these with soaked Micro Pellets so both the mid-water fish and the bottom crew are fed. 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Fish that have been trained on live or frozen foods, or that turn their noses up at flakes, very often take Vibra Bites eagerly, which makes them a brilliant bridge food for picky or wild-caught eaters. 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They sink, hold their shape, and won't cloud the water, giving algae-eaters steady access to balanced nutrition.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp style=\"font-family:Georgia,serif;font-size:1.05em;line-height:1.8;margin:0 0 16px;background-color:#f7edd8;border:1px solid #e3cfa0;padding:14px 18px;color:#5e3d10;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeeding Tip:\u003c\/strong\u003e The smaller size is ideal for \u003cstrong\u003eshrimp, snails, \u003cem\u003eOtocinclus\u003c\/em\u003e, and smaller plecos\u003c\/strong\u003e — a single mini wafer is about right for a nano tank without the waste of breaking up a full-size disc. 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