Castle Dawn Aquatics

Large Fern Leaves (30 Pack)

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$13.04 $17.38 In stock

Category: Aquarium Aquatic Aquascaping Botanicals

If you ever had the opportunity to explore wild blackwater habitats you will be sure to find fern leaves, in some shape or form. Fern leaves really help bring a blackwater aquarium scape together with their distinctive shape and size.

NOTE: Non toxic Northern Asian Species

Tannins Released: Low

All our leaves are organically sourced, and free from harmful pesticides.

Our leaves are cosmetically varied and as nature intended, flaws and all. Colour, shape, size and appearance will vary throughout.

Key Features and Important Notes:

  • Average Size: 24-35 cm.
  • Flora:  Matteuccia struthiopteris
  • Source: North Asia.
  • All our botanicals are sourced organically, and free from pesticides and chemicals.
  • Releases beneficial tannins into the water.
  • Naturally lowers the pH.
  • Provides a natural food source for shrimp and plecos through biofilm development.
  • Boil for 15 minutes and then soak in cold water overnight before introducing the leaves into the aquarium.
  • This is a natural product, therefore, colour, shape, and size will vary from piece to piece.
  • Our leaves have fallen from the tree naturally and have not been plucked before chloroplasts have broken down.
  • This product is part of our Wild Betta Rescue Program. By purchasing this item you are helping us continue our conservation efforts throughout Southeast Asia.
  • The product is for aquarium use only and not for human consumption. 

Customer Reviews (5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews)

Abigail H. ★★★★★

Thirty leaves went a lot further than I expected, I only used about half in my 20 gallon. They sink within a day and the color they release makes the water look like tea. My corydoras constantly poke around them.

Hannah ★★★★★

My betta tank finally has that wild riverbed feel I was chasing—the leaves sink right away and scatter naturally across the substrate without looking staged. Thirty pieces was plenty to layer a dense carpet along the back and sides, and they hold up well after a week underwater. Exactly the botanica

Avery D. ★★★★★

The leaves look surprisingly natural once submerged—they sink fast and hold their shape without getting mushy. My shrimp are already picking at the surface film on them, and the tannins they release give the tank that soft, amber tint I was after.