{"product_id":"xtreme-scrapers-sinking-wafers-pleco-food","title":"Xtreme Scrapers Sinking Wafers","description":"\u003cp\u003eKeep your plecos, catfish, and other bottom feeders well fed with \u003cstrong\u003eXtreme Scrapers Sinking Wafers\u003c\/strong\u003e. These dense 14mm wafers sink fast and hold together on the substrate, delivering an algae-based, plant-protein diet with the cellulose that wood-grazing fish need. Farm-grown and made in the USA. Browse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food\u003c\/a\u003e at Squeaky's Aquatics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eMade for Algae Eaters and Bottom Feeders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eScrapers are built around algae and plant proteins, the natural diet of plecostomus, bristlenose, otocinclus, and other grazers. Corydoras, loaches, small catfish, freshwater shrimp, snails, and livebearer fry all feed on them readily, and the added cellulose supports the digestion of wood-eating pleco species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSinks Fast, Feeds Through the Night\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe wafers drop straight to the bottom and stay firm, so nocturnal feeders can graze at their own pace long after lights-out without fouling the water. A clean, mess-free way to make sure your bottom dwellers never go hungry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeeding\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOffer one wafer per few bottom feeders in the evening, adding only what they will finish overnight, and remove any uneaten portion in the morning. Offered in 2.4 oz, 5 oz, 9 oz, and 18 oz; choose your size at the top of the page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eXtreme Aquatic Foods\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eForm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSinking wafer (14 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePlecos, catfish, loaches, corydoras, shrimp, snails\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003ePrimary nutrition\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eAlgae and plant protein, with cellulose\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eSizes\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2.4 oz \/ 5 oz \/ 9 oz \/ 18 oz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;background:#f5f5f5;padding:6px 10px;font-weight:600;text-align:left;white-space:nowrap;\"\u003eMade in\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFeeding large cichlids or oddballs? Try \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-big-fella-slow-sinking-pellet\"\u003eXtreme Big Fella Slow-Sinking Pellets\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStocking a cleanup crew? Browse our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003efreshwater invertebrates\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFind more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/nutrition\"\u003efish food\u003c\/a\u003e for your \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater aquarium\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre Scrapers good for plecos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The algae and plant-protein base plus added cellulose make them an excellent staple for plecostomus and bristlenose, including wood-grazing species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAre they only for plecos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. Corydoras, loaches, small catfish, shrimp, snails, and livebearer fry all feed on them eagerly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill they cloud my water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe wafers sink fast and stay firm, so there is little waste. Just feed only what your fish finish overnight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I have this shipped?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. This dry food ships, or you can choose in-store pickup at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Xtreme","offers":[{"title":"2.4 oz (68g)","offer_id":48904851914971,"sku":"2323","price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 oz (142g)","offer_id":48904851947739,"sku":"2168","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9 oz (280g)","offer_id":48904851980507,"sku":"2169","price":19.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"18 oz (510g)","offer_id":48904852013275,"sku":"2223","price":26.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_c37865e5-435d-4f85-b44e-d375e0cf945c.jpg?v=1782306845","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/xtreme-scrapers-sinking-wafers-pleco-food","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}