{"product_id":"longan-leaves","title":"Longan Leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003eLongan Leaves come from \u003cem\u003eDimocarpus longan\u003c\/em\u003e, the fruit tree known as dragon's eye. The species ranges from the Indian subcontinent through southern China and Southeast Asia. Ours are imported from Indonesia, where longan grows wild on some islands and is cultivated on others. Each piece is a single leaflet: smooth, narrowly oval, about 8–15 cm (3–6 in) long, pale to mid-amber when dried, with a lightly glossy upper surface. Their tannin release is gentle, giving the water a soft golden tone with less effect on color and pH than stronger leaves. In a mixed litter bed, they fill the middle ground between fine and broad leaves. They last 3–6 weeks, and shrimp graze the biofilm that builds as they soften. They suit nano, shrimp, and Southeast Asian biotope tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHabitat Snapshot\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong1\u003eTannin Character: \u003c\/strong1\u003eLow–Medium · \u003cstrong1\u003eWater Tone: \u003c\/strong1\u003eLight amber · \u003cstrong1\u003eHabitat Origin: \u003c\/strong1\u003eImported from Indonesia (native range: Indian subcontinent to S. China \u0026amp; Malesia) · \u003cstrong1\u003eBreakdown: \u003c\/strong1\u003e3–6 weeks · \u003cstrong1\u003eBest For: \u003c\/strong1\u003eNano · Shrimp · Mixed litter layer · \u003cstrong1\u003ePreparation: \u003c\/strong1\u003eRinse + Boil + Soak · \u003cstrong1\u003eUse with Caution: \u003c\/strong1\u003eGentle, but can still lower pH slightly in very soft or RO water · \u003cstrong1\u003eQuantity: \u003c\/strong1\u003e20 pcs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGentle tannins for a soft golden tint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy 3–6 week replacement cycle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmooth, glossy leaflets add texture to mixed litter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eShrimp graze the biofilm as leaves soften\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse before use. Boil for at least 25 minutes, then let the leaves cool in the water. A brief soak of 5–10 minutes helps them sink faster. Use 3–5 leaves per 10 gal (38 L) as part of a mixed litter layer, and replace them as they break down. \u003cem\u003ePairing:\u003c\/em\u003e Layer over Mango Leaves, which give a broad base that lasts about as long.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBest For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eShrimp tanks, nano aquariums, Southeast Asian biotope builds, and mixed litter setups with wild bettas or rasboras where you want subtle conditioning rather than heavy color.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"product-notice\"\u003eNot for human consumption. Preparation required. Because this is a natural product, size, shape, color, and texture will vary from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLet the botanical become part of the system. The value is in the slow breakdown, biofilm, tannin character, habitat texture, and natural behavior it encourages. This is where sunken forests come to life.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackwater Scapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51838195499304,"sku":"BWS-LF-11","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0990\/1729\/4120\/files\/ChatGPTImageJun13_2026_06_12_43PM_8.png?v=1781398656","url":"https:\/\/blackwaterscapes.com\/products\/longan-leaves","provider":"Blackwater Scapes","version":"1.0","type":"link"}