What it does
Adds structure, surfaces and natural cover areas when used as part of a managed layout.
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WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- 6 × Catappa leaves — approx. 10–15 cm
- 6 × Banana leaf pieces
- 6 × Guava leaves
- 6 × Cinnamon leaves
Natural product: size, shape, colour, texture and surface detail will vary.
PRODUCT DETAILS
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Pause or remove excess material if livestock look stressed, water clouds unexpectedly or the aquarium is already unstable.
HOW TO USE / LAYOUT GUIDANCE
- Large leaves may arrive gently folded for transit and will flatten once soaked.
- Top up or replace every 4–6 weeks depending on shredding, breakdown and desired water tint.
Product story
Crayfish / Crab Forage & Cover Pack – 40–100L in use
Why aquarists use it
Crayfish tanks including dwarf crayfish, Freshwater crab setups
It supports a more natural, observed aquarium route when introduced gradually and used alongside stable husbandry.
It does not replace stable husbandry, diagnose livestock problems, cure disease or promise instant water-parameter changes.
AQUARIUM PRODUCT STORY
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Illustrative BBA product-world scenes showing how this product can sit within a natural aquarium route. They are context ideas, not a review or result claim and not a promise that every tank will look the same.
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.
- Large leaves may be gently folded for transit and flatten once soaked.
FAQ
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What should I expect?
More visual structure, cover points and natural surfaces as the botanicals settle. Exact colour, texture and breakdown speed vary by product, tank size and flow.
When should I remove material?
Remove excess material if it traps debris badly, becomes more than the tank can process or coincides with livestock stress or poor water clarity.
Is this right for every tank?
No. If the aquarium is unstable, heavily stocked or already showing livestock stress, stabilise first or contact BBA before adding more botanicals.
LEARN BEFORE YOU ADD
Practical guides for botanical setup, preparation and what to expect.
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