Texas Live Oak Leaf Litter | Quercus fusiformis

Texas Live Oak Leaf Litter on the Surface: Texas Live Oak leaves (Quercus fusiformis) come from an evergreen oak native to the Southwestern United States and Northern Mexico. These small, durable leaves soften slowly underwater, making them one of the most recognizable and utilized leaf litters for both beginners and experienced aquarists and vivarists. Their shape and slight curvature are ideal for nano fish and shrimp to seek refuge under, and their gradual breakdown, with an abundance of tannins, supports the food web of botanical method, blackwater, and biotope aquariums. Essential Details Tannin Level: High Tint Color: Amber Durability: Slow to soften; decomposes over several months Habitat Location: North America (Texas and the Southwestern United States) Optimal For: Bettas, gouramis, livebearers, shrimp, dart frogs, geckos, rasboras, corydoras, and other species Use with Caution: Not suitable with Axolotls, poses a choking hazard Size Range: Leaf sizes vary widely fr