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product_id: 55638209
title: "– Pleco Fish Food Spirulina Wafers 42g, 100% Vegetable Premium Fish Food for Bottom Feeding Fish"
brand: "tetra"
price: "R134"
currency: ZAR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Tetra"
url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/55638209-pleco-fish-food-spirulina-wafers-42g-100-vegetable-premium-fish
store_origin: ZA
region: South Africa
---

# 100% premium vegetable formula slow-sinking wafers for bottom feeders Omega-3 & algae boost immune health – Pleco Fish Food Spirulina Wafers 42g, 100% Vegetable Premium Fish Food for Bottom Feeding Fish

**Brand:** tetra
**Price:** R134
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🌿 Feed the future of your tank with clean, green, immune-boosting wafers!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** – Pleco Fish Food Spirulina Wafers 42g, 100% Vegetable Premium Fish Food for Bottom Feeding Fish by tetra
- **How much does it cost?** R134 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- tetra enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted tetra brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Pure Plant Power:** 100% vegetable-based nutrition tailored for large herbivorous bottom feeders, ensuring clean and natural feeding.
- • **Mess-Free Feeding:** No crumbling or leftover residue means crystal-clear water and a hassle-free aquarium environment.
- • **Immune Boosting Formula:** Enriched with concentrated spirulina algae and Omega-3 oils to support vibrant color, digestion, and a resilient immune system.
- • **Slow-Sink & Stay-Intact:** Flat disc wafers designed to sink slowly and hold their shape, giving every fish and shrimp ample grazing time without clouding your tank.
- • **Trusted Quality from Germany:** Premium-grade fish food from Tetra, a top-ranked brand with thousands of glowing reviews and proven results.

## Overview

Tetra Pleco Fish Food Spirulina Wafers are a 42g pack of 100% vegetable-based, slow-sinking wafers designed specifically for large herbivorous bottom feeders like plecos, shrimp, and snails. Enriched with concentrated spirulina algae and Omega-3, these wafers promote immune health, vibrant coloration, and digestion while maintaining water clarity. Trusted by aquarists worldwide, this premium German-made formula offers mess-free feeding and long shelf life, making it a top choice for planted and community tanks.

## Description

Product Description Tetra Pleco Fish Food Spirulina Wafers 42g, 100% Vegetable Premium Fish Food for Bottom Feeding Fish Indications Adult Large Breeds Directions Store dry

Review: Solid veggie wafers—clean, slow-sinking, and loved by plecos, shrimp, and grazing bottom feeders. - Used these in a 120L planted tank with bristlenose plecos, shrimp, and snails—wafer sinks slow, holds shape, and doesn’t cloud the water. Fish swarm it fast, and shrimp graze over time. Ideal for herbivores and omnivores needing algae-rich nutrition. I’ve used them in fry tanks and community setups—no mess, no leftovers if portioned right. Wafers stay intact long enough for slow grazers to get their fill. No bloating, no weird smell, and no water issues. 🔍 Specs & Features Weight: 150g Type: Spirulina-rich algae wafers Form: Flat discs—slow-sinking Use: Daily or supplemental feeding for bottom-feeders Compatibility: Plecos, otos, shrimp, snails, mollies, guppies 🧪 Performance Water Clarity: No clouding if not overfed Feeding Behaviour: Encourages natural grazing Tablet Integrity: Holds shape—no instant crumble Smell: Mild algae scent—no chemical stink 👍 Pros ✅ High spirulina content—great for colour and digestion ✅ Slow-sinking—ideal for bottom feeders ✅ No mess—clean finish in most tanks ✅ Loved by plecos, shrimp, and grazers ✅ Long shelf life—easy to store 👎 Cons ❌ Not ideal for carnivores—low protein ❌ Can attract snails if population’s high ❌ Wafers can be overkill in small tanks—portion carefully ❌ Slight algae smell—may linger on fingers 🧭 Personal Verdict If you’ve got bottom feeders that need clean veggie nutrition, these Tetra wafers earn their spot. I’ve used them across planted tanks and fry setups—no drama, just happy fish and clear water. Proper stash-ready gear for anyone feeding smart.
Review: Good quality. - Good value, Fish like the taste as they eat them fast, good size for most bottom feeders. the fish look healthy.

## Features

- Nutritionally balanced 100 Percent premium vegetable food for all large herbivorous bottom-feeding fish
- Supreme quality guarantees the best for your fish
- Complete food with concentrated algae and Omega-3 to support fish's immune system for a long and healthy life
- Part number: int44

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B00CWW51YE |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Age range (description) | All Life Stages |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Plant-Based |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | Additive-Free |
| Animal Food Nutrient Content Claim | High Fiber |
| Best Sellers Rank | 479 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 2 in Aquarium Fish Food |
| Brand | Tetra |
| Brand Name | Tetra |
| Breed Recommendation | Aquarium Fish |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Country Of Origin | Germany |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 4,784 Reviews |
| Dog Breed Size | Large |
| Flavour | Vegetable |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 04004218195530 |
| Item Form | Stick |
| Item Weight | 50 g |
| Item form | Stick |
| Manufacturer | Spectrum Brands |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | Concentrated algae mass and omega-3 oil |
| Special ingredients | Concentrated algae mass and omega-3 oil |
| Specific Uses For Product | Immune Support |
| Specific uses for product | Immune Support |
| Unit Count | 42.0 gram |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Tetra
- **Flavour:** Vegetable
- **Age range (description):** All Life Stages
- **Item form:** Stick
- **Specific uses for product:** Immune Support

## Images

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## Available Options

This product comes in different **Size, Style** options.

## Questions & Answers

**Q: how many grams ?**
A: 105g

**Q: Are these freeze dried? most stock on type foods are - which are very bad for plecos. please confirm as i've previously lost several!**
A: I'm not too sure but I have fed them to my blue phantom plec for over a year and I haven't had any problems as he loves them👍.

**Q: would these be suitable for snails?**
A: I’m not sure whether these are ‘suitable’ for snails ... my snails certainly enjoy them!

**Q: Do these wafers contain Copper Sulphate?**
A: According to Tetra the Manufacture  this is the make up of the wafers:
Composition
Cereals, Vegetable protein extracts, Derivatives of vegetable origin, Yeasts, Oils and fats, Algae (Ascophyllum Nodosum 3,0%, Spirulina 0,9 %), Minerals.

Ingredients
Crude protein 28,0%, Crude fat 6,0%, Crude fibre 5,0%, Moisture Content 9,0%.

Additives
Vitamins: Vitamin D3 1810 IU/kg. Trace elements: Manganese (manganese (II) sulphate, monohydrate) 81 mg/kg, Zinc (zinc sulphate, monohydrate) 48 mg/kg, Iron (iron(II) sulphate, monohydrate) 32 mg/kg. Colourants, Preservatives, Antioxidants.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid veggie wafers—clean, slow-sinking, and loved by plecos, shrimp, and grazing bottom feeders.
*by G***E on 21 September 2025*

Used these in a 120L planted tank with bristlenose plecos, shrimp, and snails—wafer sinks slow, holds shape, and doesn’t cloud the water. Fish swarm it fast, and shrimp graze over time. Ideal for herbivores and omnivores needing algae-rich nutrition. I’ve used them in fry tanks and community setups—no mess, no leftovers if portioned right. Wafers stay intact long enough for slow grazers to get their fill. No bloating, no weird smell, and no water issues. 🔍 Specs & Features Weight: 150g Type: Spirulina-rich algae wafers Form: Flat discs—slow-sinking Use: Daily or supplemental feeding for bottom-feeders Compatibility: Plecos, otos, shrimp, snails, mollies, guppies 🧪 Performance Water Clarity: No clouding if not overfed Feeding Behaviour: Encourages natural grazing Tablet Integrity: Holds shape—no instant crumble Smell: Mild algae scent—no chemical stink 👍 Pros ✅ High spirulina content—great for colour and digestion ✅ Slow-sinking—ideal for bottom feeders ✅ No mess—clean finish in most tanks ✅ Loved by plecos, shrimp, and grazers ✅ Long shelf life—easy to store 👎 Cons ❌ Not ideal for carnivores—low protein ❌ Can attract snails if population’s high ❌ Wafers can be overkill in small tanks—portion carefully ❌ Slight algae smell—may linger on fingers 🧭 Personal Verdict If you’ve got bottom feeders that need clean veggie nutrition, these Tetra wafers earn their spot. I’ve used them across planted tanks and fry setups—no drama, just happy fish and clear water. Proper stash-ready gear for anyone feeding smart.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality.
*by J***. on 11 September 2025*

Good value, Fish like the taste as they eat them fast, good size for most bottom feeders. the fish look healthy.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Pleco food
*by M***G on 3 December 2025*

Pleco loves these good quality food

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*Store origin: ZA*
*Last updated: 2026-03-01*