Tetra Wafer Mini Mix, 100 ml is a complete food for all bottom-dwelling fish and crustaceans. According to the description, it is a mix of two chip types for a varied diet; their firm texture keeps the water clean, and the small size particularly suits small fish and crustaceans. Ingredients: vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products, cereals, vegetable products, molluscs and crustaceans, yeasts, algae, minerals, oils and fats. Analysis: protein 45%, fat 6%, fibre 2%, moisture 9%.
What the manufacturer claims
Tetra calls Wafer Mini Mix a complete food for bottom dwellers. The key advantages are two wafer types in one tub and a firm shape that holds together in water. Additives: vitamin A 28,460 IU/kg, vitamin D3 1770 IU/kg, manganese 64 mg/kg, zinc 38 mg/kg, iron 25 mg/kg, colourants, preservatives and antioxidants.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Form | sinking mini wafers, two types |
| For | bottom fish and crustaceans |
| First ingredient | vegetable protein extracts |
| Protein | 45% |
| Fat | 6% |
| Fibre | 2% |
| Moisture | 9% |
| Volume | 100 ml |
Pros
- Sinks to the bottom. Food reaches bottom dwellers.
- Small size. Suits small catfish and shrimp.
- Two wafer types. Variety in one tub.
- Firm. Softens slowly and does not cloud the water.
- Moderate fat. 6% for calm bottom fish.
- Plant and animal ingredients. Suits omnivores.
Cons and what to watch
- Vegetable protein comes first. Fish is only second.
- Ingredients by category. Shares are not disclosed.
- Colourants and preservatives. Not specified.
- Not for large catfish. Bristlenose and plecos need bigger, more plant-based food.
Wafer Mini Mix vs Wafer Mix
Tetra also makes the regular Wafer Mix with larger wafers. Mini Mix is designed for small inhabitants: pygmy corydoras, otocinclus, shrimp and juveniles. If the tank holds both small and medium bottom fish, mini wafers are handier — everyone gets a chance to grab one.
How to feed
Drop a few wafers to the bottom — roughly one per bottom fish. Many catfish are active at dusk, so feed them in the evening after lights out, when the other fish have settled. Remove leftovers not eaten within a few hours to keep the water clean.
Shrimp
Shrimp feed slowly, picking off small pieces. Firm wafers suit them: they do not soften at once or scatter over the substrate. Give small portions — shrimp will not eat the excess, and the substrate will get dirty.
Herbivorous catfish
Bristlenose, plecos and other "algae eater" catfish feed mainly on plant matter and biofilm. Dedicated plant wafers such as Tetra Pleco Veggie Wafers suit them better, with Wafer Mini Mix as an extra.
How much to give
As a guide, one or two mini wafers per bottom fish per feeding. If soggy leftovers remain on the bottom in the morning, reduce the portion. Bottom fish are usually fed once a day, while in a shrimp tank feeding every other day is enough: shrimp actively graze on biofilm and other fish's leftovers.
Storage
Close the tub after feeding and keep it in a cool, dry place. Use up opened food within 2–3 months, before the vitamins degrade.
Substrate and bottom fish
Food for bottom fish settles on the substrate, so the bottom needs regular siphoning, for example with the AMTRA Vacuum Cleaner. Corydoras need soft sand or fine rounded gravel: sharp stones damage their barbels.
Who it suits
The food suits small bottom fish, shrimp and juveniles as a staple or supplementary diet. Large herbivorous catfish are better off with a dedicated food. More foods are in fish food.
Verdict
Tetra Wafer Mini Mix is a sinking mix of two mini wafer types for small bottom fish and crustaceans: protein 45%, fat 6%, a firm form that does not cloud water. The downsides are vegetable protein in first place, ingredients without shares and unspecified colourants and preservatives.
FAQ
Who is it for?
Bottom fish and crustaceans, especially small ones.
Do the wafers sink?
Yes, the food is designed for bottom dwellers.
Is it suitable for shrimp?
Yes, according to the description it suits crustaceans.
How much protein?
45%.
When is it best to feed catfish?
In the evening, after lights out.
Is it suitable for bristlenose catfish?
As an extra; make a plant-based food their staple.
How is it different from Wafer Mix?
Wafer size: Mini Mix is smaller.
