Zoo Med Aquarium Leaf Litter
Zoo Med’s Aquarium Leaf Litter is the perfect new addition to your aquarium’s décor!
Adding leaf litter to your aquarium (and replenishing as necessary) allows you to:
- Enrich and add interest to your fish’s lives by providing new grazing sites, more cover from light, and places to explore
- Diversify their food source as fish graze on the leaves’ biofilms or the leaves themselves
- Recreate your fish’s natural wild habitat
- Wow your houseguests with a beautiful piece of nature right inside your home!
Jackfruit leaves (Artocarpus heterophyllus) sink to the bottom of your tank within 1-2 days to create cover and areas to explore for curious fish. Leaves will grow a biofilm of naturally occurring microorganisms over time.
| Product Details |
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| Material: Jackfruit leaves (Artocarpus heterophyllus) |
| Form: Dry leaf litter |
| Application: Add to aquarium to provide cover and natural habitat |
| Duration: Leaves sink within 1-2 days and develop biofilm over time |
FAQ
How long does it take for the leaf litter to sink in the aquarium?
Jackfruit leaves sink to the bottom of the tank within 1-2 days.
Do fish eat the leaf litter?
Fish may graze on the biofilm that forms on the leaves, but they do not consume the leaves themselves.
Is this product safe for all types of fish?
Yes, this leaf litter is safe for most community and tropical fish species that thrive in naturalistic environments.
Andrea Wilkins –
The leaf litter adds a natural look to my tank. My betta fish has started exploring the bottom more, and I can see the biofilm forming after a few days. It looks great and feels like a real habitat.
Victoria Bailey –
I added a small amount to my 10-gallon tank. The leaves sank quickly and created nice hiding spots. My guppies seem more active now, and the tank looks much more natural.
Richard Cameron –
This product is exactly what I wanted for my planted tank. The leaves don’t disintegrate too fast and provide good cover. I’ve used it in two tanks now and both fish enjoy it.
Jason Robertson –
It’s a simple addition that makes a big difference in the tank’s appearance. The biofilm develops well over time and gives the fish something to graze on.