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product_id: 42282608
title: "API BOTTOM FEEDER PELLETS WITH SQUID Fish Food 4.0-Ounce Container"
brand: "api"
price: "$24"
currency: NZD
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 8
category: "Api"
url: https://www.desertcart.nz/products/42282608-api-bottom-feeder-pellets-with-squid-fish-food-4-0
store_origin: NZ
region: New Zealand
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# Optimal protein blend for healthy growth Formulated for less ammonia, cleaner water Squid, mussel & seaweed for superior nutrition API BOTTOM FEEDER PELLETS WITH SQUID Fish Food 4.0-Ounce Container

**Brand:** api
**Price:** $24
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🐠 Feed smarter, keep your tank cleaner, and watch your fish flourish!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** API BOTTOM FEEDER PELLETS WITH SQUID Fish Food 4.0-Ounce Container by api
- **How much does it cost?** $24 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.nz](https://www.desertcart.nz/products/42282608-api-bottom-feeder-pellets-with-squid-fish-food-4-0)

## Best For

- api enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted api brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Slow-Sink Pellets:** Designed for bottom feeders’ natural habits—feed exactly what they consume in 30 minutes.
- • **Trusted by Aquarists:** Loved by catfish and plecos alike, with a 4.7-star rating from over 800 reviews.
- • **Digestive Health Boost:** Highly digestible formula minimizes waste, promoting a healthier tank ecosystem.
- • **Premium Protein Fusion:** Supports vibrant, thriving bottom feeders with a nutrient-rich squid and mussel blend.
- • **Cleaner Aquarium, Happier Fish:** Reduces toxic ammonia by up to 30%, ensuring crystal-clear water and less stress.

## Overview

API Bottom Feeder Pellets with Squid deliver a balanced, protein-rich diet tailored for bottom-dwelling fish. Featuring squid, mussel, and seaweed, this formula enhances nutrition and palatability while producing up to 30% less ammonia than competitors. Designed for slow feeders, these sinking pellets promote digestive health and cleaner aquarium water, making them a top choice for catfish, plecos, and loaches.

## Description

Feed your bottom fish a delicious, nutrient-rich food that produces less ammonia for cleaner, clearer water with API BOTTOM FEEDER SHRIMP PELLETS Optimal Protein Sinking Pellets. Overfeeding, low palatability and low quality lead to unconsumed or poorly digested food which causes waste and raises ammonia levels. High levels of ammonia are toxic to fish and can cause gill damage, stress, illness and death. API Fish Food produces up to 30% less ammonia than leading competitor foods because they are made with highly palatable shrimp and nutritionally enhanced protein for maximum digestion. The more nutrients your fish digests, the less waste and ammonia. It is a complete and balanced diet for all bottom-feeding fish including Catfish, Plecostomus and Loaches. Feed twice a day, and provide only as much as your fish will consume within 30 minutes. API Fish Food is formulated for a variety of popular fish such as cichlids, goldfish, tetra, betta, angelfish and more with high quality ingredients fish love such as algae, shrimp, worms and more. Keep your fish healthy, happy and colorful with food that contains optimal levels of nutrients as well as helps produce less waste, toxins and stress. For delayed release try API VACATION and WEEKEND PYRAMID FEEDERS.

Review: I have had good results from API products for years - The fish in my tank like the stuff and are thriving. I have had catfish that have lived for many years.
Review: They sink to the bottom and my fish haven’t complained - What can I say, my Cory cats and my catfish in the tank love it

## Features

- Contains one (1) API BOTTOM FEEDER PELLETS WITH SQUID Fish Food 4.0-Ounce Container
- Includes optimal protein sources to support healthy fish and ideal growth
- Contains squid pellet, mussel, and seaweed for improved nutrition and great taste
- Formulated for easy digestion, leading to less toxic ammonia and cleaner, clearer water
- Feed as much as fish can consume in 30 minutes as bottom feeders have slower feeding habits

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B005XDCNMW |
| Age Range (Description) | Adult |
| Age Range Description | Adult |
| Allergen Information | Apple Free |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Veterinary Diet |
| Best Sellers Rank | #19,669 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #162 in Aquarium Fish Food |
| Brand | API |
| Brand Name | API |
| Breed Recommendation | Small Breeds |
| Container Type | Bottle |
| Customer Reviews | 4.7 out of 5 stars 802 Reviews |
| Flavor | Shrimp |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00317163028414 |
| Item Form | Pellet |
| Item Height | 4.75 inches |
| Item Type Name | Bottom Feeder Fish Food |
| Item Weight | 6.24 ounces |
| Manufacturer | Mars Fishcare |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Special Ingredients | Whole menhaden fish meal |
| Specific Uses For Product | Digestive Health |
| UPC | 317163028414 |
| Unit Count | 4 Ounce |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** API
- **Flavor:** Shrimp
- **Age Range (Description):** Adult
- **Item Form:** Pellet
- **Specific Uses For Product:** Digestive Health

## Images

![API BOTTOM FEEDER PELLETS WITH SQUID Fish Food 4.0-Ounce Container - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71iT2251BCL.jpg)

## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do the pellets stay intact or crumble once they sink?**
A: 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

**Q: Can my snails eat this?**
A: 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.

**Q: Are these good for Tetra's as well?**
A: Yes, can you use these for tetras as well.

**Q: can you feed upside down catfish and gourami with this?**
A: It quickly falls to the bottom and and is eaten by any fish willing to bottom feed. I got it for my Koris.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ I have had good results from API products for years
*by C***R on October 21, 2024*

The fish in my tank like the stuff and are thriving. I have had catfish that have lived for many years.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ They sink to the bottom and my fish haven’t complained
*by D***S on October 18, 2025*

What can I say, my Cory cats and my catfish in the tank love it

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ My Corey Catfish love it
*by E***. on September 25, 2025*

Catfish love it!!!

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*Store origin: NZ*
*Last updated: 2026-02-09*