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Jackfruit Leaves in an Aquarium
Leaves and leaf litter are a good source of biofilm in fish tanks, and all shrimps love to graze on them. Having an assortment of leaf litter in your tank helps to ensure baby shrimp get through their first weeks. Microfauna and snails will eat them too.
Catappa Leaves in an Aquarium
There are no set rules about adding dried Catappa leaves to an aquarium, as they are not harmful to livestock. However, you must remember that each leaf releases tannins, so your water will discolour brown. The more you add, the darker the tint becomes.
Banana Leaves in an Aquarium
Are Banana Leaves Good for Aquariums?
Banana leaves are used as a botanical in blackwater and shrimp tanks. They release beneficial tannins and are also a food source for micororganisms and invertebrates such as shrimp and snails. Persimmon, oak, guava, mulberry, magnolia, and loquat leaves are some other aquarium-friendly botanicals.
