What it helps with
It creates a natural feeding station without turning the whole aquarium into a food dump.
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WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- 1 x Cholla Cactus Skeleton - 6 inch / approx. 15 cm
- 3 x Catappa Leaves - approx. 10-15 cm
- 3 x Mulberry Leaves - approx. 10-15 cm
- 5 g Botanical Grazing Pellets - resealable pouch
Natural product: size, shape, colour, texture and surface detail will vary.
PRODUCT DETAILS
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What to watch
Watch uneaten food, biofilm, livestock interest and water clarity.
Cholla + Leaf Litter + Botanical Pellets Built for natural, long-lasting grazing.
This bundle gives you hardscape to grow biofilm, leaf litter surfaces, and a premium slow-grazing pellet that holds its shape — so shrimp, snails and crayfish can feed naturally for hours.
HOW TO USE / LAYOUT GUIDANCE
- Add cholla and leaves first to create grazing surfaces and cover.
- Remove uneaten food after 24 hours, or sooner in lightly stocked tanks.
- Suggested routine: feed pellets 2–4 times per week alongside a varied diet.
Product story
Blackwater Botanical Bundle – Grazing & Biofilm Bundle in use
AQUARIUM PRODUCT STORY
Build the box as a natural habitat route
These are illustrative product-world scenes, not customer proof or review images. They help customers understand the habitat, packing and staged-use context before buying.
FEATURE PIECE
Set the largest structural botanical first and build the smaller materials around it.
OPEN ROUTES
Leave open sand and swimming space instead of filling the entire substrate.
GRAZING SURFACES
Spread leaves and textured pieces so shrimp and small fish can explore multiple surfaces.
SHELTER
Use pods and harder forms to create cover without turning the whole aquarium into one dense pile.
PREPARATION & SAFETY
PREPARATION
- Rinse all botanicals thoroughly before use. Do not use soap, detergents or household chemicals.
- If needed, pre-soak harder pieces for 1–7 days to help them sink and to reduce the strongest initial tint.
- A white or translucent biofilm may appear as botanicals begin to soften. This is a normal part of botanical decomposition and is commonly grazed by shrimp and snails.
SAFETY
- Add botanicals gradually, particularly in small aquariums or very soft, low-KH water.
- Botanicals are not a treatment and do not guarantee a specific pH, GH or KH change.
- Remove or reduce botanical material if livestock show signs of stress.
- For ornamental aquarium / hobby use only. Not for human consumption. Keep away from children and pets.
- Botanicals may release tannins and soften the visual tone of the water.
FAQ
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Is this a complete diet?
No. Treat it as supplementary grazing and enrichment alongside a sensible varied routine.
LEARN BEFORE YOU ADD
Practical guides for botanical setup, preparation and what to expect.
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