API Algae Eater Wafers Fish Food, 1.3-oz bottle

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  • Complete and balanced diet for all algae-eating fish including Plecostomus, Ancistrus and Otociclus.
  • Produces up to 30% less ammonia than competitors. Comes in sinking form.
  • Contains rich blend of algae and omega-3 fatty acids plus alfalfa, a good source of fiber.
  • Yeast, garlic, vitamins C and E help support the immune system.
  • Highly digestible recipe helps reduce waste for cleaner, clearer water.

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3 Customer Questions


can a Jewel cichlids eat these?

Answer by ChewyNov 11, 2018
This food can be fed to Jewel Cichlids.

Can these Algae Eater wafers cause a algae bloom in an aquarium? I ask because using these wafers, my 75 gal. tropical aquarium had a huge algae bloom after dropping these wafers in it. after a few days.

Answer by ChewyMay 20, 2018
The Algae Eater Food is not known to create algae blooms but if any uneaten food remains at the bottom it could create algae.

can this be safely fed to snails?

Answer by ChewySep 06, 2020
API Algae Eater Wafers Fish Food will not harm your shrimp or snails, but they will need a different food source to meet their nutritional needs.
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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
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58 Customer Reviews



Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Richard on Oct 24, 2025

NOTHING!

64 years of keeping 100's of species & this API selection is the worst food I've used. NO FISH or even Amano Shrimp wouldn't so much as TOUCH IT! Threw in the

64 years of keeping 100's of species & this API selection is the worst food I've used. NO FISH or even Amano Shrimp wouldn't so much as TOUCH IT! Threw in the garbage. NOTE: I use six other API Products with ease and great efficiency & satisfied results. Not this food. Do better API. The whole formula is, to me, a failure.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By BluDragon on Oct 31, 2025

The Only Wafer I use

I have tried many different brands of wafers, but the API Algae Eater Wafers is the brand my fish like the best. I have many different species of Plecostomus and

I have tried many different brands of wafers, but the API Algae Eater Wafers is the brand my fish like the best. I have many different species of Plecostomus and Synodontis and they all prefer the API wafers. The wafers are always eaten, and they don't cloud the water.


Rated 1 out of 5 stars
By Emily on Dec 22, 2025

Smells bad

Used these wafers for albino catfish. These wafers stink in my whole house!

Used these wafers for albino catfish. These wafers stink in my whole house!


Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Lisa P on Aug 9, 2025

They seem to like it

I haven't tried this brand before but my regular brand wasn't available. I have several plecos and they seemed to like it. A couple of pieces didn't sink as they

I haven't tried this brand before but my regular brand wasn't available. I have several plecos and they seemed to like it. A couple of pieces didn't sink as they should which was a little weird, but it's not a big deal.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Mark on Jan 4, 2026

Great

Great for fish biggest size I can find

Great for fish biggest size I can find


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Roger on Jun 24, 2025

The Algae Eaters Like them

I've had algae eaters for a long time and had used a different brand that is no longer available. After reading customer comments on your site, I felt encouraged

I've had algae eaters for a long time and had used a different brand that is no longer available. After reading customer comments on your site, I felt encouraged that these would work. It was good choice. Thanks, Chewy.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Janice on May 11, 2025

The Snails love them

They are nice and thick and softer than the thin ones so the snails immediately start eating them. The snails start dropping to the bottom and heading for them the

They are nice and thick and softer than the thin ones so the snails immediately start eating them. The snails start dropping to the bottom and heading for them the moment I drop them in the tank. An hour later there is nothing left. They don't foul the water.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Mells on Oct 6, 2025

Great!

Doesn’t make the tank too dirty and my pleco loves it!

Doesn’t make the tank too dirty and my pleco loves it!


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Alma on Jun 7, 2025

They are an API Product Wafer

My plecos love them. The others I purchased Tetra Pro wafers don't sink right away and my Plecos did not care for them.

My plecos love them. The others I purchased Tetra Pro wafers don't sink right away and my Plecos did not care for them.


Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Rob on Aug 20, 2025

My (catfish cat daddy) loves these.

Apparently they taste good.

Apparently they taste good.