Sera Pleco Chips

Form-stable bottom chips for rasping catfish — stays intact for 24 hours without polluting the water

Contents: available in 100 ml, 250 ml and 1000 ml — freshly stocked, ready to use.

✅ Level: Easy — Main food, suitable for any aquarium with catfish. No special equipment needed.

Sera Pleco Chips is the main food for Ancistrus and other rasping and sucking L-catfish. The chips sink quickly to the bottom, become pliable in water, and remain form-stable for at least 24 hours — allowing catfish, which are mostly active at night, to eat at their own pace without polluting the water. The recipe with willow bark and nettle fibers, plus natural spirulina, supports healthy digestion. Free from colorants and preservatives, part of the Sera Nature series.

🐟 Product specifications

🚚 Delivery & warranty

• Delivered quickly from our store — ready to use
• Shipping Tuesday or Friday → Read more about shipping
• Delivery with track & trace, usually within 1–2 working days
• Problem with your order? We will solve it together. Contact us via our customer service.
• Free shipping from €59,-

✂️ Usage tips

Place the chips near the bottom in the evening, so your nocturnal catfish can eat at their own pace. Do not feed more than will be eaten within 24 hours.

💡 Tip

Combine with Sera Viformo Pleco Tabs or Sera Vipachips Wafers for added variety for your bottom dwellers.

❓ Frequently asked questions

Which fish is this suitable for?
For Ancistrus and other rasping and sucking L-catfish, and other predominantly herbivorous bottom fish.

Does this pollute the water?
No — the chips remain form-stable for at least 24 hours and do not dissolve prematurely.

Why feed in the evening?
Catfish are often nocturnal; feeding in the evening aligns with their natural eating rhythm.

Do you have another question? Feel free to contact us — we are happy to help you make the right choice for your aquarium.