Do the pellets stay intact or crumble once they sink?

from what I've seen, they stay intact for a while, and I've they absorb a bunch of water after 10-20 minutes, they become softer for the fish (or even dwarf frogs) to eat. my catfish will even go at them while they're still solid

Can my snails eat this?

I would suggest comparing the ingredients lists to get an accurate answer. Years back I had some Assassin Snails in one of my small 30 gal aquariums and never supplied them with foods. They ate algae off the glass and rocks and other decor. Since I only ise API Cichlid Pellets for all my aquariums (for over 12 years) it is possible that the snails might have eaten some but These are floating pellets - they float on water surface and fish come up to eat them.

Are these good for Tetra's as well?

Yes, can you use these for tetras as well.

can you feed upside down catfish and gourami with this?

It quickly falls to the bottom and and is eaten by any fish willing to bottom feed. I got it for my Koris.

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🐠 Elevate your aquarium’s bottom feeders with gourmet nutrition!

COMPACT CONVENIENT - 1.3-ounce container perfect for maintaining fresh, high-quality feed.
GOURMET SEAFOOD BLEND - Infused with squid, mussel, and seaweed for superior nutrition and irresistible taste.
OPTIMAL PROTEIN BOOST - Supports vibrant health and ideal growth for your bottom feeders.
TAILORED FEEDING PACE - Designed for slow bottom feeders—feed as much as they consume in 30 minutes.
ECO FRIENDLY DIGESTION - Formulated to reduce toxic ammonia, keeping your aquarium crystal clear.

API Bottom Feeder Pellets with Squid is a 1.3-ounce premium fish food designed specifically for bottom-dwelling fish. It combines squid, mussel, and seaweed to provide optimal protein and nutrition, promoting healthy growth. The formula supports easy digestion, reducing toxic ammonia and maintaining cleaner, clearer aquarium water.

Reviews

L**I

Great food for fish

My bottom feeders love this food, they go nuts for it. It sinks immediately so it's easy for them to find. They're thriving on it.

20.08.2025

F**A

Our Corys and Loaches Go Crazy for These!

These are great pellets! They don't generate any waste, which is nice considering most of the fish foods we've tried really dirty our tank. I can't say how they taste, but based on the reaction of our fish when they see the bottle, they must be pretty dang tasty! Highly recommend for loaches, Cory catfish, and any hungry bottom feeder!

23.05.2025

A**A

This is the same catfish food I buy at the pet store only way cheaper price.

I have two catfish in a tank. I have bought this same catfish food at PetSmart. This is a much bigger container. I bought two. It will most likely last over a year. This is a really good price. I will always buy from here. It was cheaper than buying at the pet store. Thank you so much.

11.08.2025

B**6

Great fish food for a good price

10.06.2025

C**K

Container doesn't ship well

The fish food is good - the fish eat it, leaving almost none. Doesn't cloud the water, and the bottom feeders are healthy.HOWEVER, the thin, flexible plastic container has no inner seal. So when Amazon tosses it into a box with other heavier items, and no padding of any kind, the lid pops off and the pellets are just loose in the box. Or scattered all over the kitchen floor, depending on how you opened the box.API: add an inner seal like Tetra uses, so this won't happen even if the lid comes off in shipping.Amazon: I know you're trying to reduce waste in shipping, but some items really need padding!

22.01.2025

K**N

Good stuff Happy fish

My fish seem to like this better than the algae pellets and it makes less of a mess in the fish tank.

25.09.2025

K**E

Good deal.

Fish eat-em up.

15.09.2025

M**G

Good

Working well, my collection of corydoras like this food

8.09.2025

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