Terra Mater Gardens 4-Way Nutrient Sinking Wafers Balanced sinking aquarium food formulated to support fish, shrimp, and bottom feeders with proteins, plant matter, minerals, and natural attractants

$8.50

Terra Mater Gardens 4-Way Nutrient Sinking Wafers are a carefully formulated, high-quality sinking food designed to nourish fish, shrimp, snails, and bottom-dwelling species in freshwater aquariums. These wafers deliver a balanced four-way nutritional profile, proteins, plant matter, essential fats, and vital minerals, supporting healthy growth, vibrant coloration, strong immune systems, and natural foraging behavior.

Slow-sinking and water-stable, these wafers reach the substrate where bottom feeders thrive, while remaining accessible to mid-level fish and invertebrates. Ideal for community tanks, planted aquariums, shrimp colonies, and clean-up crews.


🐟 Ideal For

  • Corydoras, plecos, loaches & catfish

  • Freshwater shrimp (Neocaridina, Caridina, Amano)

  • Snails & invertebrates

  • Community fish that graze or scavenge

  • Mixed-species planted aquariums


🌿 4-Way Nutritional Formula

Each wafer is crafted to deliver complete, well-rounded nutrition from diverse natural sources:

  1. High-Quality Proteins – Support growth, muscle development & breeding

  2. Plant & Algae Matter – Promotes digestion and gut health

  3. Essential Fats & Oils – Enhance energy, vitality & coloration

  4. Minerals & Micronutrients – Strengthen shells, bones & immune systems


🧬 Premium Ingredient Profile

Formulated with a diverse blend of aquatic and plant-based ingredients to mimic natural diets:

Primary Ingredients Include:
Fish meal, shrimp meal, krill, gammarus, mysis shrimp, brine shrimp & eggs, worms, plankton, daphnia, cyclops, rotifers

Plant & Algae Sources:
Spirulina, rose algae, algae meal, paprika

Functional Additives:
Astaxanthin (color enhancement), garlic powder (palatability), fish oil, calcium phosphate, vitamins & minerals

Supporting Ingredients:
Wheat flour, soybean meal, yeast meal

This diversity ensures excellent acceptance, even among picky eaters.


📊 Guaranteed Analysis

  • Crude Protein: 35–40%

  • Crude Fat: 5–7%

  • Crude Fiber: 4–8%

  • Moisture: 6%

  • Ash: 3–4%

Balanced for sustained feeding without excessive waste or water clouding.


🎨 Color, Health & Vitality

  • Astaxanthin and paprika naturally enhance reds, oranges, and overall vibrancy

  • Omega-rich fish oil supports energy and immune response

  • Minerals aid molting in shrimp and shell strength in snails


💧 Clean Feeding & Water Stability

  • Slow-sinking wafers reach bottom feeders efficiently

  • Holds shape well to reduce disintegration

  • Minimizes excess nutrients and water pollution when fed properly

Perfect for tanks where maintaining water clarity and balance is essential.


🌱 Feeding Instructions

Feed once or twice daily, offering only what livestock can consume within a few hours. Remove uneaten food if necessary. Adjust quantity based on stocking levels and species.


🌍 Why Choose Terra Mater Gardens?

✔ Carefully curated ingredient diversity
✔ Balanced nutrition for mixed-species tanks
✔ Supports shrimp, fish & invertebrates equally
✔ Excellent palatability and digestibility
✔ Ideal for planted and natural aquariums

Terra Mater Gardens 4-Way Nutrient Sinking Wafers provide complete, natural, and functional nutrition in every bite, helping your aquarium thrive from the substrate up.