Betta Choice Banana Leaves x 20 - Aquarium Décor | Fish Tank Decoration

Banana Leaves are just one of many botanicals harvested and packaged by industry experts Betta Choice. Like other botanicals, Banana Leaves make fantastic additions to blackwater aquariums as they lower pH, secrete natural tanning agents, and improve the overall health and vitality of your freshwater fish (and shrimps).

Banana Leaves are a popular choice amongst shrimp keepers as they provide a huge surface area for nutritious biofilms to grow on. They also, like other botanicals, have fungicidal and bactericidal properties that help freshwater fish and other aquatic life heal after sustaining superficial wounds. Shrimps especially like to hide under these leaves.

Prior to placing Banana Leaves in your aquarium, it’s a good idea to boil them in fresh water. This will remove any lingering bacteria and waterlog them, increasing the chances that they’ll sink when you finally add them to your aquarium.

After boiling your Banana Leaves, strain them and then add them to your aquarium. If pre-boiled, or left for a day or two, the Banana Leaves will sink and start to release humins and tanning agents.