API ALGAE EATER WAFERS contains a rich blend of algae, plus Omega 3 fatty acids, to help promote healthy growth and development. Alfalfa, a good source of fiber for optimal digestive function, is also included in our high-quality formula. API ALGAE EATER WAFERS are not known to create algae blooms, but if any uneaten food remains at the bottom of your tank, the waste may create algae. To prevent this from happening, remove all uneaten food from your aquarium. API ALGAE EATER WAFERS will not harm your shrimp or snails, but they will need a different food source to meet their nutritional needs. API ALGAE EATER WAFERS is designed specifically for algae-eating fish, and contains a unique, nutritionally-enhanced protein to ensure easy uptake of nutrients for maximum absorption. Fish more readily use the nutrients in our high-quality formula, and as a result, release up to 30% less ammonia than the leading competitor for cleaner, clearer water.