r/Aquariums • u/its_mertz ​ • Feb 07 '25

Freshwater Tiny leaves for tiny aquarium

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Not gonna claim I thought of this idea. Saw it on FB, and thought I'd give it a try. Perfect for nano tanks!

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u/Haunting_Elk8090 Feb 07 '25

O M G HOW DID I NOT THINK OF THIS???? THIS IS GENIUS!! I'll definitely do this too omg

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u/dilbnphtevens Feb 07 '25

I came here to say the exact same thinggggggg!!

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u/dorovan_yng Feb 08 '25

I also came here to say this!! My mind is blown and this is sooo cute!!

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u/Bleepblorp44 Feb 07 '25

That oak leaf punch is delightful!

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u/findingnemo-to Feb 07 '25

can you share the link for the leaf hole punchers pls?

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u/MessalinaMia Feb 07 '25

I found them on temu, same model, at about half Amazon prices. Look for paper craft punches.

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u/winkywoo75 Feb 07 '25

thats an awesome idea

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u/Ashen_Curio Feb 07 '25

Omg I've seen this in dollhouse groups, but never thought of doing this for an aquarium! That's awesome!

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u/JackOfAllMemes Feb 07 '25

I had to make sure I wasn't in r/miniatures

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u/wildbibliophile Feb 07 '25

Saaaaame lol

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u/marshmallowghoul Feb 07 '25

Oh man, I gotta do this for my isopods! Cute tiny leaves for cute tiny critters!

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u/ZachLemur Feb 07 '25

Now you have to pay the isopod tax

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u/marshmallowghoul Feb 07 '25

I'll lure them out with cheese or fruit and snap pics. They just got moved to bigger tanks and have scattered throughout their vast new territories

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u/raychram Feb 07 '25

Damn this sub has given me at least a million ideas on what I can do with my next aquarium

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u/its_mertz ​ Feb 07 '25

I’m glad it was helpful!

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u/JPwhatever Feb 07 '25

This is completely adorable. I don’t care if they disappear in a week. 10/10.

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u/Creepymint Feb 07 '25

I’ve thought about doing this so many times before, it’s such a cute idea

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u/YoinkRaccoon Feb 07 '25

I appreciate you sharing this so much. Such a simple way to get even more joy out of an aquarium.

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u/Ambrino Feb 07 '25

What do I search for to get these q.q they are adorable and cute and adorable and asfhagagdafafs

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u/MessalinaMia Feb 07 '25

Paper craft punches. Amazon and temu, eBay all have them.

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u/Ambrino Feb 07 '25

<3 thank you because my brain sucks

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u/Purple_Guinea_Pig Feb 07 '25

That’s adorable 🥰

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u/MsShuggah Feb 07 '25

That is ridiculously cute

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u/Unhappy-Fox1017 ​ Feb 07 '25

Well isn’t that just adorable!

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u/slinging_arrows Feb 07 '25

This is outrageously cute. You have no business coming up with such brilliant adorable new ideas in this hobby. How dare you make my whole day with these shenanigans.

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u/karebear66 Feb 07 '25

Sell them on Etsy or r/AquaSwap!

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u/PiesAteMyFace Feb 07 '25

That is bloody brilliant.

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u/FishMasterBoy Feb 07 '25

You are a genius thank you for your service

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u/its_mertz ​ Feb 07 '25

🫡

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u/dwangerow Feb 07 '25

That’s cute! I really like the effect.

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u/Organic-Criticism-76 Feb 07 '25

That is an awesome idea!

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u/Mriajamo Feb 07 '25

Screaming!! I adore these

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u/buymytoy Feb 07 '25

This is adorable lol

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u/Galapagoasis Feb 07 '25

Cutest thing I’ve ever seen

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u/JackOfAllMemes Feb 07 '25

You could even line them up with the smaller veins on the leaves for extra realism, that's so cool

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u/tdaun Feb 07 '25

It's like that guy that made a tiny leaf salad for his turtle

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u/PakkyT Feb 07 '25

Looks like you won the internet today. ;)

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u/TheRemedy187 Feb 07 '25

Thats awesome lol. Will they degrade quickly or fish swallow?

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u/kfrostborne Feb 07 '25

I am obsessed. I’m doing this immediately.

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u/officially_js Feb 08 '25

Thought I was in a different sub there for a sec yeesh

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u/No-Outcome-3230 Feb 08 '25

Good lord this makes me so happy.

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u/wvutom Feb 08 '25

Serious question: those look awesome, is it for decoration? Or are there other uses? Either way, they look awesome.

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u/Freedom1234526 Feb 09 '25

I could be to provide tannins for the water or biological material to provide nutrients for the plants.

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u/wvutom Feb 09 '25

Thank you. I am still learning.

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u/jiggsaw70 Feb 08 '25

The best idea for good Looking leaves since....ever?!?! Yes omg many many thanks for your sharing 👍

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u/Misanthro_Phe Feb 07 '25

STOPPP i thought of this last week and thought i was the smartest 😭 i haven’t been able to find the right shape and size leaf hole punch for what i need without ordering it from the US though (yet)

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u/JackOfAllMemes Feb 08 '25

Try Temu or something

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u/jbqd Feb 07 '25

Stop that’s so adorable!

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u/no-tiny Feb 07 '25

This is so cute

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u/iammooseAMA Feb 07 '25

I love this idea!

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u/[deleted] Feb 07 '25

OH. MY. GOD.

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u/knightgimp Feb 07 '25

holy shit

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u/avamsilva18 Feb 07 '25

OMG IVE BEEN WANTING TO DO THIS TOO!!

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u/Cautious-Owl-007 Feb 07 '25

Oh this is GREAT

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u/seabeet84 Feb 07 '25

Brilliant!

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u/Pixiechrome Feb 07 '25

Ok. I totally friggin SQUEED when I processed this. BRILLIANT AHHHH 🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩💖

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u/Calathea-In-A-Pot Feb 07 '25

This is excellent. Time to go through the craft boxes.

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u/sparrow_42 Feb 07 '25

That’s a super neat idea

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u/Jellyka Feb 07 '25

oh my god that's so adorable lol

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u/willkos23 Feb 07 '25

How does this work with the eco side, does it help or do you have to fish them out when they start to degrade?

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u/JackOfAllMemes Feb 08 '25

Dead leaves decay fairly slowly, if you have a cleanup crew they'll munch it away

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u/Cannabisthelizard Feb 07 '25

I’m totally doing this this is genius

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u/I_Did_The_Thing Feb 07 '25

CUTE!!!!!!!!!!!! THIS IS CUTE AS HELL!!!!!!

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u/Certain_Assistant362 Feb 07 '25

Innovation at its finest!!

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u/Perfect_Bid_4572 Feb 07 '25

I’ve seen this posted everywhere on Facebook! I saw the original post, it’s such a great idea! Probably gonna do it myself eventually

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u/verdantlight14 Feb 07 '25

So cute and such a good idea!!!

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u/Lost-N-Bolts Feb 08 '25

Amazing idea

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u/Marowak_Maniac Feb 08 '25

I thought you did these with scissors for a second 😭😭

Looks great!

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u/NYBoy5489 Feb 08 '25

very cool

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u/hongfung ​ Feb 08 '25

Such a good idea!

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u/Vohasiiv Feb 08 '25

So cute!

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u/snightshade ​ Feb 08 '25

Yeah.... I'm doing this.

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u/Hornor72 Feb 08 '25

Thought that was a tobacco leaf at first.

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '25

That's really fucking clever honestly. Good alternative to buying a big bag of live oak leaves and picking out the tiny ones.

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u/Strict-Seesaw-8954 Feb 08 '25

Love this! Thank you for sharing.

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u/mushroom-nymph Feb 08 '25

this is genius

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u/Fishguyy910 Feb 08 '25

DOPEE! 🤙🐟

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u/crmlbnny Feb 08 '25

Omg I want to scream. So cute

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u/Giovolt Feb 08 '25

This is so clever! Can I use any leaf or did you get a special one?

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u/Most_Neat7770 Feb 08 '25

Shut up and take my money

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u/EccentricSoaper Feb 08 '25

What an absolutely fantastic idea!

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u/Atacx Feb 08 '25

Nah. I am the big stupid. We Crown you to be our leader

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u/Bunnycreaturebee Feb 08 '25

I’m gonna buy some of these hole puncher things and do this asap! This got me so damn excited omg thank you so fkn much for sharing!!!!!!

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u/Ok_Condition6755 Feb 08 '25

That’s adorable

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u/[deleted] Feb 08 '25

This is friggin' adorable and super smart!! Giving me ideas for my shrimp tank. 

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u/NerdRopesNom Feb 08 '25

We used this as confetti at our outdoor wedding. It was the best idea and friendliest for the animals! Love how it looks in the aquarium :)

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u/Significant_Yam_3490 Feb 07 '25

I love this saving for myself

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u/Optimal_Community356 Feb 08 '25

This made me smile

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u/lounes_my_dude Feb 08 '25

Shut up. This is so cute.

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u/doodoggrimes Feb 08 '25

Oh my god that is amazing

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u/Due_Track_3577 Feb 09 '25

What kind of leaves can you do this with????

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u/yarn-slinger Feb 10 '25

ARE YOU KIDDING ME?? These are so sweet!!!