Fluval Fl Bugbites Bottfeeder Formula Sticks Pleco Fish Food, 4.6-oz

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  • This formula incorporates a healthy mix of animal proteins, vegetables and fiber, which is ideal for all types of plecos and ancistrus.
  • Nutrient-rich black soldier fly larvae is the number one ingredient in this fish food.
  • Contains salmon, a natural source of protein plus omega-3 and -6 fatty acids to promote healthy skin, scales and fins.
  • Rich in fiber to mimic a bottom feeder’s natural diet.
  • Stick-shaped fish food is easy to digest.

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1 Customer Questions

Is this the same formula as the Bottom Feeder for small and medum fish just in bigger pieces ?

Answer by Chewy • Jul 22, 2025
This is the same formula.
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By PuppyLove on Nov 26, 2025

Great change from traditional algae disks

Bought at a super low price and wanted to offer variety from traditional algae disks. Pleco loved them!

Bought at a super low price and wanted to offer variety from traditional algae disks. Pleco loved them!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Anne on Jan 13, 2026

My pleco loves it

Good amount of food for the price

Good amount of food for the price

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By JEANNE on Jul 1, 2025

Loving it!!

Everything in the tank loves these! They are so easy to just toss in a few and watch everyone come swimming. They dissolve easily but stay until eaten, which doesn't

Everything in the tank loves these! They are so easy to just toss in a few and watch everyone come swimming. They dissolve easily but stay until eaten, which doesn't take long.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Jami on Mar 14, 2025

My Fish love it.

My plecostomus loves the new food. All my fish do. But this guy is the most happy! I’ve never had one swim in joy for bit of food before. I give it a good rating,

My plecostomus loves the new food. All my fish do. But this guy is the most happy! I’ve never had one swim in joy for bit of food before. I give it a good rating, I do state that you do not want to use a lot any standing food will stink really bad. A little bit of this goes a long way compared to flakes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Marinia on Jun 30, 2025

Type for a bigger Pleco

My Pleco had stopped eating. I read up on it and discover when they get big (14 inches), they want insects. This food is great.

My Pleco had stopped eating. I read up on it and discover when they get big (14 inches), they want insects. This food is great.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Megan on Jul 14, 2025

EVERYONE loves this food.

Cichlids would rather eat this than their pellets, have to distract them so the plecos get some.

Cichlids would rather eat this than their pellets, have to distract them so the plecos get some.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars
By Alden on Feb 3, 2025

Plecos, corries, and snails

All the bottom feeders enjoy this food. My only complaint is that in every “handful” *I don’t literally feed a handful. But it happens each time I feed this food*

All the bottom feeders enjoy this food. My only complaint is that in every “handful” *I don’t literally feed a handful. But it happens each time I feed this food* there are one of two chunks that float. They get a dense spongey texture and feel, well, like a sponge. And they float on the surface until either I remove them or they start to decay. A wee bit annoying but otherwise a well-enjoyed food.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Robert on Jan 15, 2025

Not just for plecos

I like to provide a variety of foods to all my fish even the plecos. But turns out Corydoras Rosy barbs Golden barbs Cherry barbs Odesa barbs and Denison barbs enjoy

I like to provide a variety of foods to all my fish even the plecos. But turns out Corydoras Rosy barbs Golden barbs Cherry barbs Odesa barbs and Denison barbs enjoy it too.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Stephanie on Oct 17, 2024

Fluval Products Are Winners

I know the package says Pleco food, but I purchased this food for Cory catfish and shrimp, which are also bottom feeders. It does not cloud the water and has no

I know the package says Pleco food, but I purchased this food for Cory catfish and shrimp, which are also bottom feeders. It does not cloud the water and has no artificial fillers or preservatives. I have Swordtails and snails that try to score a few bites too when they can. I have had good results with all of the Fluval foods I have purchased.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars
By Patricia on Jun 12, 2024
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Tasty nom noms for bottom feeders - and big goldfish too

I have a 75 gal cold water tank with hand-sized goldfish, 3” Corydoras catfish, and one Plecostomus we call Notch, for the notch in his upper tail fin. Notch loves

I have a 75 gal cold water tank with hand-sized goldfish, 3” Corydoras catfish, and one Plecostomus we call Notch, for the notch in his upper tail fin. Notch loves these good sized nuggets, but so do the goldfish (they are big enough to swallow typical Plecostomus wafers whole). I usually give Notch some of these when I can occupy the goldfish with other treats at the opposite side of the tank, as they are fast moving bullies. Even the Cory catfish like these, though they have to hope a piece goes inside one of the caves or tunnels that are too small for the bigger goldfish.