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Dried mangosteen leaves from Sri Lanka (Garcinia mangostana), 12 pieces per pack.
Leaves are widely used in aquascaping for shrimp, catfish, soft-water and breeding tanks and in natural "botanical" aquariums. Over time they release natural tannins and humic substances, tint the water slightly brown and lower the pH a little, creating water much like the natural habitats of many fish and shrimp. Shrimp, snails and catfish use the leaves as shelter and resting places and like to graze on the film and on the softened leaves.
Usage: rinse the leaves briefly and place them in the tank. Pouring hot water over them helps them sink faster. As a guide, use about one leaf per 20–30 litres, depending on size. After two to three weeks most of the tannins are released; then replace the leaves or leave them in as decoration and a feeding spot.
Note: natural product, size, shape and colour vary. Not for human consumption. Keep an eye on water values with sensitive animals.
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With the right selection of aquatic plants, you can also make small aquariums appear significantly larger. For small aquariums, we also recommend using finer plants. Rotala or Ludwigia species are suitable as stem plants for the background here. This prevents the tank from looking overcrowded. A larger-leaved eye-catcher is allowed to introduce a different leaf shape.
Small aquariums can be beautifully landscaped with a small rock formation and suitable small roots. They should be planted predominantly with fine-leaved plants such as compact Anubias, Cryptocorynes, or various mosses. Fine stem plants or needle leeks are also a good option.
Tall aquariums offer a major advantage in terms of overall design flexibility. Larger roots and broad-leaved aquatic plants such as Java fern can be used here. A classic Vallisneria spiralis comes into its own in the background, as does a Ludwigia. The foreground can be landscaped with Monte Carlo pearlwort, cryptocorynes, needle moss, dwarf sword plants or Staurogyne repens.
Shallow aquariums are ideal for recreating a great underwater stream. Fine sand and many round river stones of different sizes can be used to create a natural structure. At the same time, hardy, low-growing aquatic plants such as Cryptocoryne, dwarf sword plants, or Brazilian grass provide optimal planting for such shallow aquariums. When properly set up, these tanks are ideal for catfish and shrimp, which do not necessarily require height.
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