Malaysian Yellow Mangrove Leaves

  In the brackish water estuary habitats of Malaysia, the Yellow Mangrove, Ceriops tagal, is quite common, providing shelter, food, and spawning areas for a diverse array of aquatic organisms. Mangroves are one of the most prevalent and vital plants in this habitat. As the leaves of the mangrove fall into the surrounding waters, they support a complex food web. Their litter is transformed into detritus, which partly supports this food web.  Keeping with our tradition of "tinted" aquariums, these leave will impart tannins into the water, giving it a slight amber-brown tint. If allowed to decompose completely in the aquarium, the leaves will be acted upon by fungi and bacteria, just like their freshwater counterparts, to enrich the aquatic environment and form the basis of a unique captive food web. This is a durable, long-lasting leaf. And it's pretty, too! And, you absolutely can utilize them in a freshwater aquarium-they're one of our personal "go-to" leaves for this purpose! These le