The 5 Best Sinking Fish Foods of 2020

Written by
Shirlie Sharpe
Shirlie is a fish and aquarium lover with 16 years of experience writing on the topic of raising and keeping fish at home.
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Shirlie Sharpe
Published on 10/14/19 by Shirlie Sharpe
Shirlie is a fish and aquarium lover with 16 years of experience writing on the topic of raising and keeping fish at home.
Learn about The Spruce Pets's Editorial Process

Updated 10/14/19

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Our Top Picks

Best Overall: Hikari Sinking Wafers at Amazon

"Well balanced, sink rapidly, and are small enough to be swallowed whole."

Best High-End: Tetra Min Tablets at Amazon

"A bit pricier than other brands but well worth the money."

Best Color: Hikari Sinking Carnivore Pellets at Amazon

"Sink rapidly, retain their shape, and contain color enhancing carotenoid."

Best Quick Sink: Osi Brine Shrimp Pellets at Amazon

"Rapidly sink, which is good if you are concerned with getting them to hard to feed bottom dwellers."

Best Nutrient: HBH Crab and Lobster Bites at Amazon

"Nutrient-rich pellets give crabs and lobsters the balanced nutrition they need."

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    Best Overall: Hikari Sinking Wafers

    From Amazon

    Hikari sinking wafers are well balanced, sink rapidly, and are small enough to be swallowed whole by even smaller fish. They are readily accepted by most fish and will not cloud the water.

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    Best High-End: Tetra Min Tablets

    From Amazon

    Tetra foods are all quite good, and the Tetra Min Tablets are no exception. These wafers sink rapidly and are readily accepted by bottom feeders. They are a bit pricier than other brands but well worth the money

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    Best Color: Hikari Sinking Carnivore Pellets

    These pellets are specifically formulated for bottom feeding carnivorous fish. They sink rapidly, retain their shape, and contain color enhancing carotenoid.​

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    Best Quick Sink: Osi Brine Shrimp Pellets

    From Amazon

    Osi brine shrimp pellets rapidly sink, which is good if you are concerned with getting them to hard to feed bottom dwellers. If you are looking for a product that floats a while before sinking, get the brine shrimp stars. Although they are labeled Marine, they can be used in Freshwater aquariums as well.

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    Best Nutrient: HBH Crab and Lobster Bites

    From Amazon

    Crab & Lobster Bites sink quickly to the bottom of the aquarium to allow the crustacean time to consume the food. Just a few dense, nutrient-rich pellets give crabs and lobsters the balanced nutrition they need.