{"product_id":"feuilles-de-cacao-1-0oz-cocoa-leaves-1-0oz","title":"Cacao Leaves (1 oz)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ecacao leaves (Theobroma cacao)\u003c\/strong\u003e are a premium tropical botanical, very popular in \u003cstrong\u003enatural\/blackwater aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebioactive terrariums\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are known for being \u003cstrong\u003edurable\u003c\/strong\u003e (slow decomposition) and for releasing \u003cstrong\u003egenerally low to moderate tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e depending on the dosage, which allows for a more natural ambiance without darkening the water too quickly.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003eIn aquariums, they quickly become an excellent support for \u003cstrong\u003ebiofilm\u003c\/strong\u003e (grazing surface) and can also provide \u003cstrong\u003ehiding spots\u003c\/strong\u003e for shrimp, fry, and microfauna. In terrariums, they enrich the substrate, create microhabitats, and feed the living cycle as they decompose.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mb-1 mt-2 whitespace-pre-line leading-relaxed first:mt-0\" data-sentry-component=\"P\" data-sentry-source-file=\"p.tsx\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFormat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight: 1 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHighlights\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e100% natural\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(possible size\/color variations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDurable\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eleaf\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: good integrity, gradual decomposition\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn aquarium: support for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebiofilm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e+ natural ambiance (tannins often\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003elow to moderate\u003c\/strong\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUseful for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eshrimp\/snails\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand “natural” tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn terrarium: substrate + microhabitats + food for microfauna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage (terrarium)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlace the leaves\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eon the surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eof the substrate to create a litter layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLayer them to increase hiding spots and humid areas.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace\/add when the leaves are well decomposed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage (aquarium)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse quickly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOptional: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epre-soak\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor 12–24 hours (or quick boil for 1–2 minutes) to help them sink faster and control initial coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"La Swamp - Grossiste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47310709752064,"sku":"LEAF-COC-1.0","price":6.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/8980\/1216\/files\/Cocoaleafs.jpg?v=1774389153","url":"https:\/\/www.laswamp.ca\/en\/products\/feuilles-de-cacao-1-0oz-cocoa-leaves-1-0oz","provider":"La Swamp - Grossiste","version":"1.0","type":"link"}