What it does
Adds modest tannin character, surface texture and small-scale cover when introduced carefully.
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WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- 10 × Catappa leaves — approx. 3–5 cm
- 6 × Bodhi leaves / Ficus religiosa
- 6 × Guava 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
- Ideal for a 10–30 L shrimp aquarium when used in full, added gradually over 1–3 weeks.
- Top up or replace every 4–6 weeks depending on breakdown, grazing and water colour.
Product story
Shrimp Breeding / Low-Impact Nano Tannins Pack in use
Why aquarists use it
Shrimp breeding tanks and racks, Caridina and Neocaridina shrimp keepers
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.
- Botanicals may release tannins and soften the visual tone of the water.
FAQ
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What should I expect?
A gentle botanical look, small cover points and possible amber tone depending on amount and tank conditions. 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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