{"product_id":"kat-s-aquatics-prime-protein-pleco-pops-3-5-oz","title":"Kat’s Aquatics Prime Protein Pleco Pops – 3.5 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKat’s Aquatics Prime Protein Pleco Pops\u003c\/strong\u003e are protein-rich sinking wafers designed for plecos, Corydoras, loaches, catfish, and other omnivorous bottom-feeding aquarium fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMade with ingredients such as wild-caught fish, black soldier fly larvae, krill, and other whole-food ingredients, these wafers provide a hearty feeding option for bottom dwellers that need more protein in their diet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProtein-rich sinking wafers for bottom-feeding fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat for plecos, Corydoras, loaches, catfish, and other omnivores\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with wild-caught fish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eContains black soldier fly larvae and krill\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade with whole-food ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRough texture encourages natural grazing behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIncludes two wafer sizes for different fish and appetites\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSlowly dehydrated at low temperatures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHandmade in small batches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Brooklyn, New York\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 Prime Protein 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, Corydoras, loaches, 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ingredients\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis makes Prime Protein Pleco Pops a useful option for fish that benefit from a more protein-focused feeding rotation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGreat for Bottom Feeders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrime Protein Pleco Pops are formulated for a wide range of omnivorous bottom-feeding freshwater fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable fish may include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlecos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCorydoras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLoaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCatfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOther omnivorous bottom feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDesigned for Grazing\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike perfectly smooth factory-made wafers, Prime Protein Pleco Pops have a naturally textured surface that encourages fish to rasp and graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis rougher texture is intentional and helps support more natural feeding behavior in plecos and other bottom-dwelling fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTwo Wafer Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrime Protein Pleco Pops include \u003cstrong\u003etwo wafer sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e to accommodate different fish sizes and appetites.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmaller fish can work on smaller pieces, while larger plecos and catfish can handle the larger wafers more easily.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHandmade in Small Batches\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKat’s Aquatics Prime Protein Pleco Pops are handmade in Brooklyn, New York.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather than being mass-produced through high-speed extrusion, the wafers are slowly prepared and dehydrated at low temperatures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause they are handmade, individual wafers may vary slightly in shape, size, and texture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy the Texture Looks Different\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePrime Protein Pleco Pops are not designed to be 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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\u003eAre Prime Protein Pleco Pops only for plecos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Corydoras, loaches, catfish, and other omnivorous bottom feeders can also enjoy them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy are the wafers not perfectly smooth?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThey are handmade rather than mass-produced, and the rougher texture is designed to encourage natural grazing behavior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo Prime Protein Pleco Pops contain animal protein?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. They contain ingredients such as wild-caught fish, black soldier fly larvae, and krill.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo they come in different sizes?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. 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