{"product_id":"feuilles-de-khaya-0-5oz-khaya-leaves-0-5oz","title":"Khaya Leaves (0.5 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\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKhaya leaves\u003c\/strong\u003e (mahogany family) are a perfect \u003cstrong\u003etropical botanical\u003c\/strong\u003e for creating a natural leaf litter, both in \u003cstrong\u003ebioactive terrariums\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eblackwater-inspired aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e. Once moistened or submerged, they gradually soften and release \u003cstrong\u003etannins\u003c\/strong\u003e and other organic compounds that contribute to a more \"tropical forest\" atmosphere.\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 help to \u003cstrong\u003etint the water\u003c\/strong\u003e (depending on dosage), support the \u003cstrong\u003emicrofauna\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebiofilm\u003c\/strong\u003e (a grazing source for shrimp\/snails), and provide \u003cstrong\u003ehiding spots\u003c\/strong\u003e and resting areas. In terrariums, they enrich the decor, create microhabitats, and nourish 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eFormat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNet weight: 0.5 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(size\/color variations possible)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIdeal for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebioactive terrariums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: litter, hiding spots, microfauna support\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHighly appreciated in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003enatural\/blackwater aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: \u003cstrong\u003etannins\u003c\/strong\u003e + \u003cstrong\u003ebiofilm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides a \u003cstrong\u003etropical forest\u003c\/strong\u003e look and ground structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGradual decomposition: nourishes the ecosystem over time\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\u003e(on the substrate) to create a litter layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCombine them with other botanicals (bark, pods, cones) to multiply microhabitats.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn bioactive setups: let the microfauna (isopods\/collembolans) do the work; replace as needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage (aquarium)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRinse the leaves 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 boil for 1–2 minutes) if you want them to sink faster and\/or reduce initial coloration.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"La Swamp - Grossiste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47310709817600,"sku":"LEAF-KHA-0.5","price":2.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/8980\/1216\/files\/KhayaLeafs_f4cf5a92-bf9b-48d9-bbd3-fcf0976987d0.jpg?v=1774388921","url":"https:\/\/www.laswamp.ca\/en\/products\/feuilles-de-khaya-0-5oz-khaya-leaves-0-5oz","provider":"La Swamp - Grossiste","version":"1.0","type":"link"}