A collection of popular leaf litter, seed pods and other natural botanicals used by fishkeepers to create a tannin rich water.
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Reptiscape Catappa Leaves are the quintessential leaf litter for any Blackwater, naturalistic aquarium. They have powerful tannins that tint the water, buffer pH, plus boast antibacterial and antifungal properties. Catappa leaves are frequently used by fish and shrimp keepers to condition water. They do so by allowing the natural tannins, locked inside the Catappa leaves to seep into their fish water. This helps maintain or alter the pH level in aquarium water. Adding tannins is a very common practice for many freshwater fish and shrimp keepers around the world. Dart frog keepers may also reap the same benefits of Catappa leaves when raising tadpoles. The leaves release tannins into the water, which have antibacterial and antifungal properties. The tannins will also affect the pH value of the water (depending on the hardness of the water) and tint the water brown. More info below.
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Reptiscape Red Oak Leaves are an ideal leaf litter for all kinds of reptile, amphibian and invertebrate terrariums. Create a natural, environment for your pets. The can be used with Isopods and Springtails as part of a bioactive terrarium. More info below
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Sale!Reptiscape Banana leaves are one of the popular dried leaves that you can use as natural decoration in a terrarium, vivarium and aquariums. Leaf litter helps to provide a naturalistic appearance to a terrarium, they also provide hiding spots for small animals such as dart frogs, reptiles or invertebrates such as shrimp, tarantulas and hermit crabs. More info below.
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Reptiscape Ipil Seed Pods are a great seed pod that you can use in a terrarium, vivarium or aquarium for a natural decor. Ipil Seed Pods come from the Leucaena leucocephala (Jumbay Tree or Ipil-Ipil). It is actually a Legume, in the same family as peas. The seed pods look fairly similar to snap peas, just much larger. More info below.
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Reptiscape Wattakaka Seed Pods are a unique seed pod that you can use in a terrarium, vivarium or aquarium. Wattakaka Seed Pods come from the Dregea volubilis (Sneezewort or Green Wax Flower). They are a climbing vine plant found all over South East Asia from China to India. More info below
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Reptiscape Sea Mango Seed Pods are a unique addition to your naturalistic or bioactive terrarium decor. The Sea Mango Seed Pods AKA Mintolla Balls come from the Cerbera manghas also known as the Pong Pong Tree. These fibrous seed pods are used for terrarium and aquarium decor, as well as an interesting centerpiece for a potpourri. Usage info below.
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Reptiscape Thelambu Seed Pods are a unique seed pod that you can use in a terrarium, vivarium or aquarium. Thelambu Seed Pods AKA Jungle Pods or Badam Pods come from the Sterculia foetida (Java Olive). These seed pods are very popular to use for reptiles, frogs shrimp, fish, isopods and even small rodents like hamsters. More info below.
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Reptiscape Mangrove Leaves are an excellent leaf litter that you can use in a terrarium, vivarium or aquarium. They also make a tasty treat for your isopods and springtails in a bioactive terrarium Mangrove leaves come from the Rhizophora mangle (Red Mangrove Tree) which is critical in stabilizing shorelines. They also create communities for other plants and animals to live in. Their leaves are thick and will last a long time in an aquarium or terrarium. More info below.
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Reptiscape Mango Seed Pods are a great seed pod that you can use in a terrarium, vivarium or aquarium. Mango Seed Pods come from the Mangifera indica (Mango Tree) which produces the sweet fruit we all love to eat. More info below.
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Sale!Reptiscape Mango Leaves are an excellent leaf litter that you can use in a terrarium, vivarium or aquarium. They also make a tasty treat for your isopods and springtails in a bioactive terrarium Mango leaves come from the Mangifera indica (Mango Tree) which produces the sweet fruit we all love to eat. More info below
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Reptiscape Kumbuk Leaves are an excellent leaf litter that you can use in a terrarium, vivarium or aquarium. They also make a tasty treat for your isopods and springtails in a bioactive terrarium. Kumbuk leaves come from the Terminalaia arjuna (Arjun Tree) which is found in India, Sri Lanka as well as Malaysia and Indonesia In the forest, the leaf litter may be several inches thick. Typically in a naturalistic or bioactive terrarium, you want to have the leaves at least a few layers deep and you should routinely add leaves as you see them decomposing. More info below.
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Reptiscape Jambu Leaves are an excellent leaf litter that you can use in a terrarium, vivarium or aquarium. They also make a tasty treat for your isopods and springtails in a bioactive terrarium Jambu leaves come from the Syzygium samarangense (Java Apple Tree) which produces a fruit has a unique texture and flavour, similar to watermelon in texture, yet tastes like a sour pear. More info below.
