algae wafers

[hitz2b]

How important is it that I remove uneaten algae discs from my tank after 12 hours. I threw one in and it didn't get eaten. I tried to remove it and it broke up. Now there are little white bubbles around the pieces in the water. Should I leave it or vacuum it out? Or, will it eventually get eaten?

[Ray-Ray]

If your food ain't eaten by a few hours always take it out! Think about your dinner what do you do with leftovers? Let it set there for 12 hours or when your done throw it away? I don't know how big your tank is but uneaten food will make ammonia levels in your tank rise. Not good.

[VoodooChild]

Most foods tend to start rotting after a few hours, so I'd definantly agree with the above post. Try putting the siphon directly overhead and going in slow. If it's too big to be sucked up, just punch it with one edge of the siphon quickly to break it in half but to not stir things up too much. It should go up then, otherwise you can try to net it if it's still mostly together. However, most things that like algae wafers will eat them no matter water, or to some extent. I'd try again and see if anything takes them, otherwise just not bother with it.

[flathead]

I put one in some times at night! When i wake up it isnt there. I dont know if my Pleco got to it or my channel cat. My pleco just hides under some wood till know one is watching or the light is off

[wetmanNY]

If your herbivores aren't very interested in your algae wafers, look at the first two ingredients...

How about treating them to just a little shredded boiled spinach? Not much, because you should leave it until they've finished it, and you don't want that to be too long. We like our veggies crisp. Fish like them pretty soft...

[VoodooChild]

I've had good luck with cucumbers and romain lettuce as well. Also all of the freeze dried seaweeds seemed to be relished, but they tend to make a mess.