Dry aquarium food sera Wels-Chips Nature crisp chips for catfish and bottom feeders 0.38 kg (1 L) in pot

sera Wels-Chips Nature are sinking crisp chips formulated as a staple diet for rasping and suckermouth bottom fish such as Ancistrus and plecos. The recipe contains a balanced mix of fibres and natural ingredients including spirulina to support digestion and healthy development. The chips soften in water but retain their shape for at least 24 hours and do not cloud the water, allowing mainly nocturnal catfish to feed slowly according to their natural habits.

Advantages

The food is free of dyes and preservatives and belongs to the sera Nature range, which focuses on ingredients close to nature. A relatively high fibre content (from willow bark fibres, alder cones and similar sources) and added spirulina promote gut health and development. The quickly sinking chips become smooth while keeping their shape for extended periods and therefore do not pollute the aquarium water during slow feeding.

Suitable for

• Ancistrus and other suckermouth catfish
• Plecostomus and other rasping bottom-dwelling fish
• Aquarium owners seeking dye- and preservative-free staple food
• Night-active fish that feed slowly on the bottom

When it may not be suitable

Not intended as a complete diet for non-rasping omnivorous or herbivorous species that require other textures or live foods. Fish that prefer floating or fast-dissolving feeds may not accept the sinking, long-lasting chip form.

Key specifications

• Form: sinking crisp chips
• Crude protein (min): 31.2%
• Crude fat (min): 7.2%
• Crude ash: 6.5%
• Volume: 0.38 kg / 1 L (pot)
• Free from added dyes and preservatives
• Main functional ingredients: natural fibres, spirulina

How to use

Feed in small portions that can be consumed within a day by the intended bottom-dwelling fish. Place chips on the bottom of the aquarium where Ancistrus and plecos graze; the chips will sink quickly, soften but keep their shape, and remain available for slow nocturnal feeding. Adjust portion size according to the number and size of fish to avoid overfeeding.

What to consider before purchase

• Ensure your fish species are rasping or suckermouth bottom dwellers that accept sinking chips
• Consider aquarium stocking levels and feeding frequency to avoid leftover food
• Check that a protein/fat/fibre profile (approx. 31.2% protein, 7.2% fat) suits your species’ dietary needs

Usage recommendations

For best results, offer sera Wels-Chips Nature as the staple component of a varied diet, combining with occasional fresh vegetables or other sera Nature varieties to cover all nutritional needs.