Zoo Med Pleco Banquet Fish Feeding Block

Algae and Wood Fiber Food Block for Plecos

Product Description

Zoo Med Pleco Banquet Fish Feeding Block is a time-release food block made especially for sucker-mouth catfish, or plecos. It combines spirulina algae and wood fiber to replicate the algae-covered wood many plecos eat in the wild, along with protein-rich plankton and added vitamins and minerals. Choose the Mini block for small plecos up to 3 inches or the Regular block for larger catfish.

Benefits

• Algae and Wood Fiber: Contains spirulina algae and wood fiber (cellulose) to replicate the algae-covered wood that many plecos eat naturally.
• Time-Release Feeding: A time-release food block that Zoo Med calls great as a vacation feeder for your catfish.
• Plankton Protein: Includes protein-rich plankton morsels that Zoo Med says appeal to even picky eaters in the aquarium.
• Helps Difficult Feeders: Described by Zoo Med as a great supplemental food source for difficult feeders in your tank.
• Natural Mouth Wear: Allows bottom feeders to wear their mouthparts naturally as they graze on the block.
• Vitamins and Minerals: Fortified with niacin, stabilized vitamin C, thiamine, pantothenate, pyridoxine, biotin, and beta-carotene to support long-term health.
• Fresh or Saltwater: Zoo Med notes the Regular Pleco Banquet Block can be used for freshwater or saltwater fish.

Variants

• Mini Size
• Regular Size

Ingredients

Guaranteed Analysis

Ingredient List

Calcium sulfate, plankton, powdered cellulose, spirulina algae, magnesium sulfate, dicalcium phosphate, niacin, L-ascorbyl-2-polyphosphate (stabilized vitamin C), thiamine hydrochloride, d-calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, biotin, and beta carotene.

How to Use

Recommended-Dosage Chart

Disclaimer: Product information and usage guidelines are provided by the manufacturer. Always use products as directed on the label, and consult your veterinarian if you have any concerns about your pet's health.

Dosage & Administration Instructions

• Pick the Right Size: Use the Mini block for plecos 1 to 3 inches long and the Regular block for longer plecos.
• Mini Block Feeding: Place a Mini block in the aquarium; one block feeds a small pleco for up to 3 days.
• Regular Block Feeding: Add one Regular block per 2 to 3 small catfish, or one per medium to large catfish.
• Add Blocks as Needed: Use multiple blocks for larger groups of plecos or if you notice aggression during feeding time.
• Replace When Used: Check the block regularly and replace it as needed to keep food available for your plecos.

Additional Information

Precautions

• Match Block to Fish Size: Zoo Med recommends the Regular block for plecos over 3 inches, rather than the Mini size.
• Watch for Feeding Aggression: If plecos compete for food, add more blocks so each fish has access during feeding time.
• Supplemental Food Source: Zoo Med describes the block as a supplemental food source, so use it alongside your regular feeding plan.
• Keep Out of Reach: Store spare blocks where children and other household pets cannot easily reach them between uses.

Storage Information

• Cool, Dry Storage: Keep any unused blocks in their original packaging and store them in a dry place, away from moisture.

Shipping & Return

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Frequently Asked Questions

Q1: Which Pleco Banquet size should I choose?

Ans: Zoo Med makes the Mini block for baby and small plecos, such as bristlenose plecos, 1 to 3 inches long. For plecos longer than 3 inches Zoo Med recommends the Regular Pleco Banquet Block. Both sizes share the same ingredients and guaranteed analysis.

Q2: How long does one Mini block last?

Ans: According to Zoo Med, one Mini Pleco Banquet Block will feed a small pleco 1 to 3 inches long for up to 3 days. If you keep several plecos, you may need to provide multiple blocks and replace them as needed.

Q3: How many Regular blocks do I need?

Ans: Zoo Med recommends one Regular Pleco Banquet Block for every 2 to 3 small catfish, or one block per medium-to-large catfish. Add more blocks if you notice aggression at feeding time to ensure every pleco has access to food.

Q4: Can I use the Pleco Banquet Block as a vacation feeder?

Ans: Yes. Zoo Med describes it as a time-release food block that is great as a vacation feeder. Choose the right size for your plecos, and plan for enough blocks, since one Mini block feeds a small pleco for up to 3 days.

Q5: Why does a pleco food block contain wood fiber?

Ans: In the wild, many sucker-mouth catfish species consume algae-covered wood. To replicate this, Zoo Med includes freshwater spirulina algae and wood fiber (cellulose) in Pleco Banquet Blocks, which also give bottom feeders a chance to wear their mouth parts naturally.

Q6: Is the Pleco Banquet Block good for bristlenose plecos?

Ans: Yes. Zoo Med names bristlenose plecos as an example of the baby and small-type plecos that the Mini Pleco Banquet Block is ideal for. Use the Mini size for plecos 1 to 3 inches long, and switch to the Regular block once they grow longer.

Q7: What ingredients are in Pleco Banquet Blocks?

Ans: The blocks contain calcium sulfate, plankton, powdered cellulose (wood fiber), spirulina algae, magnesium sulfate, and dicalcium phosphate, plus added vitamins including niacin, stabilized vitamin C, thiamine, pantothenate, pyridoxine, biotin and beta carotene. Both sizes share the same formula and guaranteed analysis.