Loquat Leaves  -Long lasting slow release of tannins-
Loquat Leaves  -Long lasting slow release of tannins-
Loquat Leaves  -Long lasting slow release of tannins-
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Loquat Leaves -Long lasting slow release of tannins-

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Loquat leaves are widely used in the preparation of oriental herbal teas. In folk medicine, the loquat leaves are used against various skin diseases, cough, nausea, and itching. Loquat leaves contain ursolic acid and oleanolic acid, which both have hypoglycaemic and antihyperlipidaemic effects. It is still speculative whether or not the anti-inflammatory properties extend to shrimp and fishes, however. They contain significant complex sugars (polysaccharides), which can directly benefit these animals.  

Loquat leaves are one of my favourite leaves to use as the have a very pleasant smell and are very long lasting/ tend not to break down as quick in the aquarium.

Loquat leaves can be added directly into the aquarium after a short boil and little "steep / soak". It does not take too long until the shrimp and crayfish "pounce on it" by the way, the Loquat leaves can be kept in the aquarium until they are completely eaten by the shrimp, crayfish, crabs and snails.

Origin: North QLD Australia

All our Australian Botanicals are pest and pollution free and are organically sourced.

All of our aquatic botanicals are intended for ornamental aquarium or terrarium use only. Please use common sense and take the time to boil or soak all botanicals prior to using them, to reduce the possibility of problems. Always go slow when introducing any botanicals into your systems, so you can judge the effect they have on your fishes and plants. They are not intended for human consumption. DO NOT INGEST!

 

NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION

NOTE: Due to natural variations of leaves, each one will appear different. The photo is a representation of what to expect.

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Ryan
A great addition to my tank

The leaves look great and release a nice amount of tannins when in the tank. Will definitely use again. My fish and plants love them and I have so far had great results combining the alder cones and Indian almond leaves with these. Very happy to have found blackwater aquariums! My tank has never looked better.

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Scott Jenkins
Great Value

Can’t fault any botanical from this company. These leaves look great as a contrast to the other leaves in the tank.

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Bill Dalton
Great product

Always been a great product, I have purchased these on more than one occasion and always happy with the quality and their result in the aquarium.
I have always found Mats to be highly professional, his knowledge and insight are invaluable and his customer service, in my opinion, is first class. I have five blackwater aquariums and Mats is my go to for all my blackwater aquarium needs.

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Cameron Foster
Blackwater

Great product and super helpful company. All the botanicals I’ve received from Blackwater have been high quality!

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Adam
Great quality and fast postage

Thanks Mats!