{"product_id":"feuilles-de-mangoustan-1-5oz-mangosteen-leaves-1-5oz","title":"Mangosteen leaves (1.5 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\"\u003eMangosteen leaves (\u003cstrong\u003eGarcinia mangostana\u003c\/strong\u003e) are a highly valued tropical botanical for \u003cstrong\u003enatural\/blackwater aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003ebioactive terrariums\u003c\/strong\u003e. They are often chosen for their \u003cstrong\u003egood durability\u003c\/strong\u003e (slow to moderate decomposition) and for releasing \u003cstrong\u003etannins\u003c\/strong\u003e that help create slightly amber water and a more “biotope” 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 become an excellent support for \u003cstrong\u003ebiofilm\u003c\/strong\u003e (grazing surface for shrimp and snails) and provide \u003cstrong\u003ehiding spots\u003c\/strong\u003e on the substrate for microfauna, fry, and shyer species. In terrariums, they enrich the litter, create microhabitats, and feed the living cycle as they gradually 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: 1.5 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(possible size\/color variations)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTropical leaf with\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003egood durability\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e: long-lasting litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn aquarium: \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003etannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e+ excellent support for \u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ebiofilm\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides hiding spots and resting areas (shrimp, fry, microfauna)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn terrarium: litter + 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 zones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIn bioactive setups: let the microfauna do the work; replace\/add as needed.\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":47310712668416,"sku":"LEAF-MST-1.5","price":8.49,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/8980\/1216\/files\/Mangosteenleaves.jpg?v=1774384343","url":"https:\/\/www.laswamp.ca\/en\/products\/feuilles-de-mangoustan-1-5oz-mangosteen-leaves-1-5oz","provider":"La Swamp - Grossiste","version":"1.0","type":"link"}