What it helps with
It gives a clear blackwater layout route rather than a random mix of botanical pieces.
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WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- 5 Indian almond / Catappa leaves, approx. 5 cm size
- 5 Mini Alder cones
- 10 g Alder cones
- 5 Bakuli pods
- 3 Eucalyptus fruit buttons
- 1 Banana leaf piece
- 3 g Mulberry leaves
Natural product: size, shape, colour, texture and surface detail will vary.
PRODUCT DETAILS
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What to watch
Watch sinking time, biofilm, water colour and how quickly livestock use the surfaces and shelters.
Create a natural blackwater look in your nano tank – with guidance included.
HOW TO USE / LAYOUT GUIDANCE
- For a 20–30 L tank, begin with around 1 Catappa leaf, 3–5 Alder cones, 1–2 Bakuli pods and a pinch of Mulberry leaves, then observe livestock and water colour before adding more.
- Replace or top up every 3–4 weeks as botanicals soften and break down.
Product story
Nano Blackwater Botanical Box – up to 30L in use
It provides a curated starting route that can be added in stages rather than as one heavy dose.
AQUARIUM PRODUCT STORY
Build the box as a natural habitat route
Illustrative product-world scenes show how the listed botanicals can become habitat structure, grazing surfaces and visual blackwater character. They are not customer photos, reviews or result claims.
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.
FAQ
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Should the whole pack go in one pile?
No. The best visual result usually comes from spreading the botanicals through a route of leaves, pods, cover and open swimming space.
LEARN BEFORE YOU ADD
Practical guides for botanical setup, preparation and what to expect.
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