Natural additions with real purpose.
Our botanicals are carefully selected to enhance both the beauty and function of your freshwater aquarium. From tannin-releasing leaves to biofilm-friendly cones and wood, each piece supports a more natural, balanced environment for shrimp and nano fish.
As they break down, botanicals encourage grazing behavior, provide shelter for shrimplets, and help recreate the forest-stream conditions many freshwater species thrive in.
Nature’s conditioner. Shrimp favorite. Blackwater essential.
Our Indian Almond Leaves, also known as Catappa leaves, are a staple for freshwater shrimp and nano fish aquariums. Each order includes 10 natural leaves, carefully selected for aquarium use.
When added to your tank, these leaves gradually release beneficial tannins that help create a more natural, stress-reducing environment similar to the streams and forest waters shrimp originate from.
Encourage biofilm growth for shrimp grazing
Release natural tannins
Support a more natural, blackwater-style environment
Provide shelter for shrimplets
Help reduce stress in livestock
As the leaves soften, they become a feeding platform for both adult shrimp and shrimplets. Many breeders use them regularly in Caridina and Neocaridina setups to support colony health.
Rinse lightly before use
Add directly to aquarium
Use 1 leaf per 5–10 gallons depending on desired tannin level
Leaves will initially float and sink over time. They can remain in the tank as they naturally break down, serving as a long-term grazing surface.
Perfect for shrimp tanks, betta aquariums, and natural aquascapes, Indian Almond Leaves are a simple addition that delivers both function and beauty.
Natural. Functional. Shrimp-approved.
Our Alder Cones are a simple but powerful addition to any freshwater shrimp or nano fish aquarium. Sourced and dried for aquarium use, these botanical additions release natural tannins that gently tint the water, creating a more natural, forest-stream environment that shrimp love.
Each order includes 6 alder cones.
Encourage biofilm growth for shrimp grazing
Release natural tannins
Help promote a more natural environment
Provide hiding spots for shrimplets
Enhance blackwater-style aquascapes
As alder cones break down, they become grazing stations for shrimp, especially Caridina and Neocaridina colonies. Shrimplets often gather around them to feed on developing biofilm.
Rinse lightly before use
Add directly to aquarium
1–2 cones per 5–10 gallons is typical (adjust based on desired tannin level)
Cones will gradually sink and begin releasing tannins over time. Replace as they fully decompose.
Perfect for shrimp tanks, nano fish setups, and blackwater aquascapes, alder cones are a small addition that delivers big natural benefits.
Natural shelter. Biofilm magnet. Shrimp essential.
Cholla wood is one of the most functional and shrimp-friendly additions you can place in a freshwater aquarium. Naturally hollow and porous, it quickly becomes a grazing hotspot as biofilm forms along its textured surface.
For Caridina and Neocaridina shrimp, cholla wood is more than décor. It is a feeding station, a hiding place, and a safe haven for shrimplets.
Encourages natural biofilm growth
Provides secure hiding spaces
Supports breeding colonies
Creates shelter for shrimplets
Adds a rustic, natural aquascape aesthetic
The hollow interior allows baby shrimp to retreat and graze safely, while adults pick across the outer surface throughout the day.
Rinse before adding to your tank
Optional: Pre-soak to help it sink faster
Place directly in aquarium
Cholla wood may float initially but will sink once fully waterlogged. Over time, it will slowly break down and can be replaced as desired.
Perfect for shrimp tanks, breeding setups, and natural-style aquascapes, cholla wood blends beauty with purpose, turning any aquarium into a more dynamic and shrimp-friendly environment.
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