Tetra Wafer Mix, 15 g is a balanced wafer food for bottom-dwelling fish and crustaceans. According to the description, it contains shrimp for healthy growth and spirulina to boost resistance. Thanks to their firm texture, the wafers, according to the manufacturer, do not pollute the water. The wafers sink to the bottom, where catfish, plecos, loaches and shrimp find them.
Ingredients
Vegetable protein extracts, fish and fish by-products, cereals, vegetable products, molluscs and crustaceans, yeasts, algae, minerals, oils and fats.
Analysis: crude protein 45.0%, crude oils and fats 6.0%, crude fibre 2.0%, moisture 9.0%. 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.
The formula is mixed: vegetable protein, fish, cereals and vegetable products, plus molluscs, crustaceans and algae. This kind of food suits omnivorous bottom dwellers and shrimp.
Key specifications
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | sinking wafers |
| For | bottom-dwelling fish and crustaceans |
| Extras | shrimp, spirulina |
| Protein | 45% |
| Fat | 6% |
| Vitamins | A and D3 |
| Weight | 15 g |
Pros
- Sinking wafers. The food reaches bottom dwellers.
- Shrimp and spirulina. For growth and resistance.
- Firm and non-clouding. According to the manufacturer.
- Mixed formula. Suits omnivorous bottom feeders.
- For crustaceans. Shrimp eat the wafers too.
- Vitamins A and D3. With amounts listed.
Cons and what to watch
- Ambiguous weight in the name. The card's name says "12/15 g", the specifications 15 g.
- Vegetable protein comes first. Fish is only second.
- No feeding guide.
- Small pack. 15 g will not last long.
- Not for strict herbivores. 45% protein is a lot for bristlenose and other grazers.
How to feed
Drop the wafers in during the evening, before lights out, as many bottom dwellers are active at dusk. Give as much as is eaten within a few hours, since the wafers soften slowly. Remove leftovers in the morning. If the tank has many fast fish, place the wafers in a sheltered spot on the bottom. More in aquarium fish food: how to feed.
Why bottom dwellers need their own food
Flakes and granules are usually eaten by fish in the upper and middle layers, and almost nothing reaches the bottom. Bottom dwellers such as corydoras, bristlenose and loaches need food that sinks and stays firm. Feed the other fish flakes such as TetraMin, and give wafers separately.
Shrimp
Shrimp readily eat the wafers, and according to the description the food is designed for crustaceans too. Feed shrimp sparingly and remove leftovers: in small tanks such as the Priroda 22 l, excess food quickly spoils the water.
Spirulina
Spirulina is an alga often added to fish food to support health. If your fish need more spirulina, see TetraPro Algae.
Herbivorous catfish
Bristlenose and other loricariid catfish that graze algae in the wild need mostly plant food high in fibre. Wafer Mix can be part of their diet, but their staple is better plant-based.
Clean water
The wafers hold their shape, but any uneaten food decays. If the water clouds, cut portions and check the filter; Tetra CrystalWater helps temporarily. Monitor ammonia and nitrite with a test such as Tetra Test 6in1.
Storage
Keep the pack tightly closed in a cool, dry place. Use opened food within a few months.
Who it suits
Tetra Wafer Mix suits omnivorous bottom dwellers such as corydoras, loaches and botias, and shrimp, as a staple or supplementary sinking food. Other foods are in the fish food section.
Verdict
Tetra Wafer Mix is a sinking wafer for bottom-dwelling fish and crustaceans with shrimp and spirulina, 45% protein and 6% fat, that softens slowly and clouds the water little. The downsides are an ambiguous weight in the card's name ("12/15 g"), vegetable protein listed before fish, no feeding guide, and too much protein for strictly herbivorous catfish.
FAQ
Which fish is it for?
Bottom-dwelling fish and crustaceans.
Do the wafers sink?
Yes, they drop to the bottom.
How much protein?
45%.
Can shrimp eat it?
Yes, it is designed for crustaceans too.
When should I feed?
Ideally in the evening, before lights out.
Is it suitable for bristlenose catfish?
As part of the diet; a plant-based staple is better.
What does it weigh?
15 g according to the specifications.
