Description
AquaZen Botanical Zen Pack
Tannins, textures, and tranquility—AquaZen style.
Introducing the first official botanical release from our AquaZen line—crafted to bring serene beauty and natural balance to your aquarium, paludarium, or terrarium. The AquaZen Botanical Zen Pack is a thoughtfully curated trio of all-natural botanicals that provide more than just visual appeal: each piece enriches your ecosystem with beneficial tannins, biofilm-promoting surfaces, and natural shelter that encourages thriving aquatic life.
🌿 What’s Inside:
5 Medium Catappa Leaves – Slowly release tannins and humic substances that support immune health, reduce minor fungal concerns, and encourage natural behaviors. Great for biofilm development—a key food source for shrimp and fry.
2 Catappa Bark Pieces – Dense and long-lasting, these bark segments leach beneficial compounds into the water and offer natural hiding spaces.
8 Casuarina Pine Pods (Casuarina equisetifolia) – A pinecone-style botanical that adds visual texture and durable structure. Releases mild antibacterial and antifungal tannins, creates biofilm-rich surfaces, and offers long-term visual interest. These pods release fewer tannins than alder cones, making them perfect for small aquariums or shrimp tanks.
🧭 How to Use in a 10-Gallon Shrimp Aquarium:
To avoid over-conditioning the water in a small system, we recommend starting with half the pack:
2–3 Catappa Leaves
1 Catappa Bark Piece
3–4 Casuarina Pine Pods
This offers natural grazing grounds, mild pH buffering, and gentle tannin release—ideal for shrimp, snails, nano fish, and breeding tanks.
Maintenance Tips:
Replace leaves every 2–3 weeks as they break down
Bark and pods can remain for several months
Always rinse and briefly boil botanicals before use
Monitor pH and clarity when adding new botanicals
🌊 Ideal For:
Freshwater Aquariums (Blackwater or Softwater)
Shrimp & Snail Tanks
Paludariums & Semi-Aquatic Setups
Naturalistic Terrarium Displays
💡 Pro Tips:
Layer botanicals beneath driftwood or among plants for a natural look
Use sparingly in small tanks; botanicals are powerful in even low amounts
Encourage microfauna and biofilm to grow as part of a healthy food web
Natural beauty. Balanced ecosystems. One Zen Pack.The first of many in our AquaZen botanical line—designed to support your aquascape and its inhabitants, naturally.
