{"product_id":"kat-s-aquatics-kelp-wood-pleco-pops-3-5-oz","title":"Kat’s Aquatics Kelp \u0026 Wood Pleco Pops – 3.5 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKat’s Aquatics Kelp \u0026amp; Wood Pleco Pops\u003c\/strong\u003e are sinking wafers designed for plecos, Otocinclus, loaches, and other algae-loving bottom-feeding fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with a plant-forward formula featuring alfalfa, kelp, moringa, spirulina, and real oak wood, these wafers are designed to encourage natural grazing behavior while providing a varied diet for herbivorous and omnivorous bottom dwellers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlant-forward sinking wafers for bottom-feeding fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned for plecos, Otocinclus, loaches, and other algae grazers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlfalfa meal is the first ingredient\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains kelp, moringa, and spirulina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes real oak wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough texture encourages natural grazing behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHolds together well underwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in Brooklyn, New York\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly dehydrated at low temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eProduct Information\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kat’s Aquatics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProduct:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kelp \u0026amp; Wood Pleco Pops\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSize:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3.5 oz\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFood Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sinking wafer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBest For:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plecos, Otocinclus, loaches, and other algae-loving bottom feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDiet Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Plant-forward omnivorous \/ herbivore-friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Freshwater\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry of Manufacture:\u003c\/strong\u003e USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreens Come First\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelp \u0026amp; Wood Pleco Pops are formulated with plant-based ingredients at the front of the ingredient list rather than relying primarily on starches and fillers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKey plant ingredients include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlfalfa meal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKelp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoringa leaf\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSpirulina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOat bran\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStinging nettle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes them an excellent option for plecos and other bottom feeders that naturally spend much of their time grazing on plant matter, algae, and biofilm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMade with Real Oak Wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelp \u0026amp; Wood Pleco Pops contain \u003cstrong\u003ereal oak wood powder\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWood and fibrous material can be an important component of the natural grazing behavior of many pleco species, especially those that regularly rasp driftwood and other surfaces in the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe inclusion of oak wood provides additional texture and fibrous material while complementing the plant-based ingredients in the formula.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Natural Grazing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese wafers are intentionally made with a rougher texture rather than a perfectly smooth, factory-produced surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe textured surface encourages plecos and other grazing fish to rasp and work at the wafer instead of simply swallowing softened food quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis feeding style more closely resembles the natural grazing behavior these fish display on driftwood, rocks, and other aquarium surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat for Bottom Feeders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelp \u0026amp; 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Wood Pleco Pops are plant-forward, they are \u003cstrong\u003enot a completely vegetarian food\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula also contains fish meal and egg, making it appropriate for omnivorous grazers as well as many primarily herbivorous plecos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandmade in Small Batches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKat’s Aquatics Kelp \u0026amp; Wood Pleco Pops are handmade in Brooklyn, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being produced through high-speed extrusion, the mixture is placed into molds and slowly dehydrated at low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the wafers are handmade, size, shape, and texture may vary slightly from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Feed\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace an appropriate number of wafers into the aquarium and allow them to sink to the bottom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeed an amount appropriate for the number and size of fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace wafers near areas where plecos and bottom feeders naturally forage\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConsider feeding after aquarium lights are dimmed for shy or nocturnal species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAllow fish time to rasp and graze on the wafer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemove excessive uneaten food if necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs with any fish food, avoid chronic overfeeding and adjust portions based on how quickly food is consumed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFood Rotation\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKelp \u0026amp; 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They are sinking wafers designed to reach bottom-dwelling fish where they naturally feed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo these wafers actually contain wood?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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