What it does
Combines materials that can support grazing surface, cover, texture and botanical atmosphere when staged carefully.
Selected option contents
WHAT YOU RECEIVE
- 10 x Indian almond / Catappa leaves
- 20 g x Alder cones
- 10 x Bakuli pods
- 5 x Eucalyptus fruit buttons
- 3 x Lotus pods
- 5 x Banana leaf pieces
- 5 x Mulberry leaves
- 1 x Bell cup
- 2 x Eucalyptus seed pod
Natural product: size, shape, colour, texture and surface detail will vary.
PRODUCT DETAILS
Open product details
Slow down if
Hold back remaining contents if shrimp look stressed, water clouds or the tank is new and not settled.
Build a rich, natural leaf-litter bed for your shrimp with this Shrimp Colony Starter Deluxe botanical pack. It’s put together for Caridina and Neocaridina shrimp, nano fish and small community tanks that benefit from gentle tannins, constant grazing surfaces and plenty of hiding spots.
Ideal for one well-stocked 60–100 L shrimp tank, or to share between several nano aquariums.
HOW TO USE / LAYOUT GUIDANCE
- Watch shrimp behaviour and water tint, then increase or decrease 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 in use
Why aquarists use it
Well-stocked 60–100L shrimp tanks, Caridina and Neocaridina shrimp colonies
AQUARIUM PRODUCT STORY
Build the box as a natural habitat route
Illustrative BBA product-world scenes showing how this product can fit into a natural botanical aquarium route. Use them as context ideas, not as 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
Open FAQ
Do I add the whole pack at once?
No. Use it as a route, not a single dump. Add in stages and observe.
What should I watch first?
Shrimp grazing, hiding, normal movement, water clarity and whether debris is building up.
Can I use this in a smaller tank?
Be more conservative in smaller or sensitive setups and contact BBA if unsure.
LEARN BEFORE YOU ADD
Practical guides for botanical setup, preparation and what to expect.
COMPLETE THE ROUTE
