alder cones and oak leaves

[ARK93]

From my experience, magnolia breaks down fairly quickly, especially compared to oak leaves and even Indian Almond Leaves. We have magnolias everywhere here, but, for that reason, I don't bother much with them for my Apistos (and I don't keep shrimp).

Thanks Bowluvr, I guess I can try them, but it sounds like Oak will be my best option.

I have a few other ideas, I actually have some sort of fig in my garden, it never produces many leaves but I'll be sure to try a few since they're somewhat biotope correct. I'll also beg some palm fronds from people in my village.