Important: These are not whole Mulberry leaves.

These are naturally broken Mulberry leaf pieces, making them easy to portion and use as a grazing food or botanical supplement. They are not whole display leaves and they are not a fine powder — they are dried Mulberry leaf pieces suitable for aquarium use.

Mulberry leaves are valued because they offer fibre and natural nutrients, and as they soften over time they become a biofilm grazing surface that shrimp and snails love.

This broken-leaf format is especially practical because you can use small amounts at a time, making it easy to feed lightly in nano tanks, shrimp breeding tanks and botanical / leaf-litter style aquariums.

Packed dry, small batch and labelled by Blackwater Botanical Aquariums.

What you receive Broken / crushed Mulberry leaf pieces. Supplied dry in a resealable zip bag. For aquarium shrimp, snails, crayfish, crabs and botanical freshwater setups. Natural product — leaf colour, texture, piece size and shape will vary. These are broken leaf pieces, not whole leaves.

Why you’ll like it

1) Easy to portion Because the leaves are already broken into smaller pieces, it is simple to add only a small amount at a time.

2) Shrimp love grazing it As the leaf pieces soften, shrimp and snails can pick over them naturally.

3) Supports natural feeding behaviour Encourages shrimp, snails and other grazers to forage instead of eating everything instantly.

4) Biofilm grazing base As the leaf pieces break down, they can develop biofilm and become useful grazing surfaces.

5) Great for baby shrimp Smaller broken pieces are useful in breeding tanks because baby shrimp can access them easily.

6) Perfect for botanical aquariums Useful in blackwater, leaf-litter and natural shrimp setups where gradual organic grazing material is wanted.

How to use Use a small pinch or small portion at a time. Quickly rinse under tap water to remove any loose dust. Optional but recommended: steep or soak for 1–3 minutes in hot water, then allow to cool fully before adding to the aquarium. Place in a feeding dish or gentle-flow area if you want easier clean-up. If pieces float at first, they will usually sink once waterlogged, or you can place them under a small stone or wood piece. You can leave the leaf pieces in the tank while they are being grazed, but remove excess if your tank is lightly stocked.

Dosage — start low Because these are broken leaf pieces rather than whole leaves, dosing is easier but should still be done gradually. Start with a small pinch or small portion. Observe for 24–48 hours. Increase only if it is eaten quickly and the water stays clear and stable. Use less in nano tanks, lightly stocked tanks or tanks with low flow.

What to expect Some pieces may float at first, then sink as they absorb water. A light biofilm layer may appear — this is normal and usually grazed quickly. Shrimp and snails may continue picking at the pieces until only fine leaf material remains. If too much organic material remains in your setup, simply remove the excess and use less next time.

Storage Supplied in a resealable zip bag. Store sealed in a cool, dry place. Keep away from moisture when not in use.

Important notes This is not whole leaves — this is broken / crushed Mulberry leaf pieces. This is not a medication. Feed sparingly and avoid overfeeding. Remove excess if water quality is affected. Natural products vary in colour, texture and piece size. For aquarium use only. Not for human consumption. Keep away from children and pets.