Micro Wafer 1kg - Hikari

The Micro Wafer 1kg - Hikari is a complete daily food for small and medium-sized tropical aquarium fish. Hikari developed these compact wafers to provide fish with a balanced combination of animal- and plant-based nutrients. Their slow-sinking design makes them easy for fish to eat as they descend through the water column.

Micro Wafers are particularly suitable for community aquariums housing different fish species together. The wafers hold their shape well while feeding and do not soften or turn mushy right away. This allows fish to eat at their own pace and, when fed correctly, leaves less uneaten food in the aquarium.

This large 1 kg pack is especially practical for larger aquariums, multiple tanks, or hobbyists who use Micro Wafers every day.

Slow-sinking wafers

One of the key features of Hikari Micro Wafers is that they are slow-sinking. After feeding, the wafers do not remain exclusively on the water’s surface but gradually sink through the aquarium.

This makes the food accessible to fish that feed mainly in the middle levels of the water column. At the same time, active surface feeders have ample opportunity to grab the wafers during the initial part of feeding.

This makes Micro Wafers suitable for mixed communities in which fish search for food at different levels of the aquarium.

Compact size for smaller mouths

The Micro Wafers are compact, measuring approximately 3.0 to 3.4 mm. This makes them easy for many small and medium-sized tropical aquarium fish to eat.

The wafer shape is relatively compact and provides a high nutritional value in a small piece of food. This is useful for fish species with smaller mouths that may struggle to eat larger pellets or sticks.

Hikari Micro Wafers can be fed to many species, including tetras, barbs, gouramis and smaller cichlids, as well as various other tropical aquarium fish with similar dietary habits.

Combination of animal- and plant-based ingredients

Micro Wafers are made with a range of high-quality nutritional sources. The recipe includes fish meal, krill meal, squid meal, spirulina, wheat germ and brewer’s yeast.

The combination of animal- and plant-based ingredients provides a broad nutritional profile. This makes Micro Wafers suitable as a daily staple food, rather than only as a supplementary food.

The food also contains added vitamins and minerals to support the daily nutritional needs of suitable tropical aquarium fish.

With spirulina and krill

Spirulina and krill are among the key ingredients in the formula.

Spirulina is a nutrient-rich ingredient widely used in quality aquarium foods. In addition to providing nutrients, krill supplies natural pigments.

Hikari combines these ingredients with other color-enhancing components to bring out the natural colors of aquarium fish.

This makes Micro Wafers an appealing choice for community aquariums with colorful fish species for which good condition and natural color development are important.

High protein content

Hikari Micro Wafers are high in protein and formulated to provide fish with sufficient nutrients for growth and maintenance.

The guaranteed analysis is:

Crude protein: min. 43%
Crude fat: min. 7%
Crude fiber: max. 7%
Moisture: max. 10%
Crude ash: max. 17%
Phosphorus: min. 1.1%

With at least 43% protein, this food provides concentrated daily nutrition for active tropical aquarium fish.

Holds its shape well in water

Another key benefit of Micro Wafers is that they hold their shape well during feeding.

Food that breaks apart quickly can scatter small particles throughout the aquarium. If these particles are not eaten, they may settle among the substrate, plants or decorations.

The compact structure of Micro Wafers helps reduce this. Of course, feeding the right amount is still important: even high-quality food can affect water quality if too much is regularly given.

Suitable for community aquariums

Micro Wafers are especially practical in a tropical community aquarium with a variety of small and medium-sized fish.

Because the food sinks slowly, feeding takes place throughout a larger portion of the water column. Active fish can grab the wafers right away, while other fish have a chance to intercept them as they sink to a lower level.

For true bottom dwellers that feed mainly from the substrate, Hikari offers specific sinking foods. Micro Wafers are primarily designed for small and medium-sized tropical fish that actively search for food in the water column.

Daily feeding

Hikari Micro Wafers can be used as a daily staple food.

Feed two to three times a day, offering an amount the fish can eat completely within a few minutes. It is better to give several small portions than one large amount.

Observe the fish while feeding. If food is regularly left uneaten, reduce the amount at the next feeding.

Adjusting the amount to the number of fish and their eating habits helps prevent unnecessary food waste and keep the aquarium’s water quality stable.

1 kg bulk pack

This product contains 1 kilogram of Hikari Micro Wafers. This makes the pack a good choice for larger fish populations and aquarists who regularly use the food as a daily staple.

A bulk pack can also be practical for maintaining multiple aquariums.

After opening, store the food in a cool, dry place and seal the package tightly. This protects it from moisture and helps preserve its aroma, texture and nutritional quality.

Hikari Tropical

Micro Wafers are part of the Hikari Tropical food range. This series includes a variety of foods formulated for different fish species, mouth sizes and feeding habits.

Micro Wafers focus on a compact, slow-sinking wafer that is easy for smaller tropical fish to eat.

The combination of compact size, slow-sinking action and a broad nutritional profile makes this a versatile choice for many tropical community aquariums.