Zoo Med Aquarium Leaf Litter

Overview
Zoo Med’s Aquarium Leaf Litter is a natural way to enhance your aquarium’s décor while enriching your fish’s environment. Made from whole jackfruit leaves (Artocarpus heterophyllus), the leaf litter creates grazing sites, hiding places, and natural cover that mimic the wild habitats of many fish species. As the leaves break down, they provide biofilm for fry and shrimp, and may release beneficial tannins that soften water and lower pH.

Key Features

• Habitat Enrichment – Provides cover, grazing areas, and exploration sites for fish and shrimp.

• Natural Food Source – Biofilm serves as a first food for fry; larger fish may eat leaves directly.

• Water Conditioning – Releases tannins that can soften water and reduce pH.

• Biotope-Friendly – Ideal for natural-style or biotope aquariums.

• Beautiful Décor – Adds naturalistic brown leaves for a realistic aquascape.

Product Specifications

• Type: Natural aquarium leaf litter

• Material: Jackfruit leaves (Artocarpus heterophyllus)

• Behavior in Tank: Sinks within 1–2 days; slowly decomposes as fish/shrimp feed

• Benefits: Creates natural habitat, provides grazing biofilm, adds tannins to water

• Item Number: ALL-10

• Use Instructions: Rinse thoroughly before use. Leaves sink within 1–2 days. Replenish as they break down. Optional pre-soak in warm water to reduce tannin release.