Description

Tropical® HI-ALGAE DISCS XXL

Product Specification:

Tropical HI-ALGAE DISCS XXL is a specialised, professional-grade sinking food in the form of large, flat discs. Specifically engineered for large herbivorous and omnivorous bottom-feeding fish, these discs feature a high content of diverse algae. This diet is designed to cater to the unique “rasping” feeding method of large loricariids, providing a firm consistency that allows for natural grazing behaviour while maintaining superior water quality.

Key Features and Benefits

• Diverse Algae Blend: Formulated with five distinct algae types: Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis), Chlorella, Laminaria, Porphyra, and Ascophyllum. This complex provides an unparalleled spectrum of vitamins, minerals, and chlorophyll.

• High Fibre Content: The inclusion of oak wood flour and a significant proportion of vegetable matter ensures a high-fibre diet. This is essential for the long digestive tracts of herbivorous catfish, preventing intestinal blockages and ensuring metabolic health.

• Hydrostable XXL Format: The large, dense discs are highly water-stable. They do not disintegrate upon impact or dissolve rapidly, allowing large fish to rasp at the food over several hours—mimicking the natural consumption of biofilm and algae in the wild.

• Immune System Support: Fortified with Aloe Vera extract and Beta-glucan to strengthen the fish’s natural immune response and support the healthy function of the mucous membranes and skin.

• Intense Colouration: The high concentration of natural carotenoids from the various algae types promotes vivid, deep colours and healthy skin patterns.

Ideal For

The XXL disc size is specifically tailored for large, mature herbivorous bottom-dwellers, including:

• Large Loricariids (Plecos): Such as Panaque (Royal Plecs), adult Ancistrus, Baryancistrus (Gold Nuggets), and Hypostomus.

• Large Herbivorous Catfish: Species that require high levels of plant matter and wood fibres.

• Large Loaches: Including mature Clown Loaches and other loach species that forage on the substrate.

• Large African Cichlids: Occasionally used for large Mbuna or Tropheus in community setups that prefer grazing on the bottom.

Feeding Instructions

Note: Because these discs are large and slow-dissolving, they are perfect for group feeding or for ensuring shy individuals have time to forage during the night.

Guaranteed Analysis

The following table details the nutritional values for Tropical HI-ALGAE DISCS XXL:

Key Ingredients

Derivatives of vegetable origin (including oak wood flour 2%, Aloe vera extract 2%), vegetable protein extracts, algae (including Spirulina platensis 5%, Ascophyllum nodosum 2%, Laminaria digitata 1.5%, Chlorella vulgaris 1.5%, Porphyra umbilicalis 0.8%), fish and fish derivatives, molluscs and crustaceans, cereals, yeasts (including Beta-1.3/1.6-Glucan 1,000 mg/kg), oils and fats, minerals.

The Tropical Quality Standard

Tropical is a world leader in aquatic nutrition with over 40 years of expertise. HI-ALGAE DISCS XXL is manufactured in Poland using advanced extrusion technology, ensuring that the ingredients remain nutrient-dense and the discs maintain their structural integrity. By choosing this diet, you are providing your large bottom-dwelling fish with a biologically appropriate, high-fibre food that supports their natural instincts and long-term health.