Let me start by saying these mulberry leaves are like gourmet treats for my shrimp colony! The moment I dropped a pre-soaked leaf into my 10-gallon cherry shrimp tank, it became an instant buffet. Within minutes, I spotted my usually shy blue bolts swarming over it like Black Friday shoppers.

The nutritional benefits are legit - I've noticed significantly brighter colors in my shrimp after just a few weeks of using these leaves. The way they slowly break down creates perfect biofilm grazing surfaces that keep my shrimplets happily munching for days. Plus, no more white ring of death molting issues since introducing these calcium-rich leaves!

BUT (and this is a big but) - the packaging is Russian roulette. My first order arrived looking like someone used the bag as a football - just leaf dust. Total tank water disaster when those tiny particles clouded everything. However, my second order came in pristine condition with beautiful whole leaves that lasted weeks. Pro tip: message the seller to request extra padding!

Preparation is key - I've found boiling them for 2 minutes then soaking overnight creates the perfect texture. They sink immediately and release just enough tannins to give that natural blackwater effect without staining everything brown.

While some complain about size variation, I actually appreciate getting different leaf sizes - small ones for nano tanks, large ones for my breeding setups. Just wish they'd solve the packaging consistency issues because when these arrive intact, they're absolute shrimp heaven!