Fish Food

API Sinking Squid Pellets Bottom Feeder Fish Food

Item: API Sinking Squid Pellets Bottom Feeder Fish Food
Rating: 4.8
Author: Furdio

By API 9 reviews analyzed Updated Nov 2025 85% confidence

8.9 /10

Quality

8.5

Value

8.8

Design

8.0

Function

9.0

Durability

8.0

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In a Nutshell

Highly recommended by fish owners.
Satisfaction also from Alps and tetra fish.
Consider soaking the pellets

Quick Verdict

API Sinking Squid Pellets are highly valued by bottom-feeding fish and suitable for various pet types. There are concerns about the pellets needing to soak before being eaten, which might be an issue for some users.

Quick Stats

Reviews Analyzed 9

Would Recommend 89%

Would Buy Again 89%

Avg Lifespan 11 months

Pros & Cons

Pros

High Satisfaction (8)
Most users report that their fish love the pellets.
Variety of Fish Enjoy (4)
Suitable for a variety of fish, not just bottom feeders.
Good Value (2)
Users find the product to be a good value for the price.
Eats Sinking Pellets (3)
Pets eat them sooner than the food pellets.

Cons

Soaking Required (2) major
Pellets need to soak for 30-45 minutes before fish can eat them.

Tip: Soak the pellets in water for 30-45 minutes.

Who Is This For?

✓ Best For

• Fish owners with bottom-feeding fish — The pellets are designed for bottom feeders and are reported to be very enjoyable by various fish types
• Owners looking for a value-for-money option — Multiple users note that the product is a good value
• Owners with a variety of fish — The pellets are enjoyed by a wide range of fish, not just bottom feeders

✗ Skip If

• Owners with fish types that need immediate access to food
• — The pellets require soaking time, which may not be suitable for all fish types.
• Owners looking for a no-soaking food
• — The pellets require soaking time, which may not be suitable for all fish types.

Durability & Care

Expected Lifespan 11 months

Floor Compatibility

⚠️ Hardwood

⚠️ Tile

⚠️ Carpet

⚠️ Vinyl

⚠️ Laminate

Rating Distribution

4.8

9 reviews

5★

89%

4★

3★

2★

11%

1★

satisfaction (8) variety (4) healthy (2) soaking (2)

Highlighted Reviews

— Debbie

"This fish food is a good value for bottom feeders. I have a few fish who like to eat off the bottom and they liked this food."

— Scherry

"These Sinking Squid Pellets are ok but know nd of hard to use. My Albino Cory catfish can't eat them until they soak up. (It takes about a half hour to 45 minutes.) I use them in the morning along with the fish flakes and eventually they find them and are able to eat them. I expect this one containe..."