What it adds
Layered structure, natural texture and a clearer route for grazing, cover and visual blackwater character.
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WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- 10 × Indian Almond / Catappa Leaves
- 20g × Alder Cones
- 10 × Bakuli Pods
- 5 × Eucalyptus Fruit Buttons
- 3 × Lotus Pods
- 5 × Banana Leaf Pieces
- 5 × Mulberry Leaves
- 1 × Bell Cup
- 2 × Eucalyptus Seed Pods
Natural product: size, shape, colour, texture and surface detail will vary.
PRODUCT DETAILS
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Keep space open
Do not stack every item together. Natural leaf litter and pods sit across a habitat with open sand and swimming room between them.
HOW TO USE / LAYOUT GUIDANCE
- For a 60–100L shrimp tank, start with around half the pack.
- Watch shrimp behaviour and how dark the water becomes, then increase or reduce the amount to suit the aquarium.
- Top up or replace botanicals every 4–6 weeks, or as they are consumed and broken down.
Product story
Shrimp Colony Starter Deluxe 60–100L – Leaf-Litter Pack in use
AQUARIUM PRODUCT STORY
Build the box as a natural habitat route
Illustrative habitat scenes show the listed box contents as part of spacious blackwater aquascapes with small aquarium life using the surfaces, cover and open routes. They are visual habitat examples, not reviews or result guarantees.
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 every piece go into one pile?
No. A stronger aquascape usually comes from spreading the listed materials through separate structure, shelter, grazing and open-water zones.
LEARN BEFORE YOU ADD
Practical guides for botanical setup, preparation and what to expect.
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