(SKU: LS40000975) Terminalia catappa is a large tropical tree in the leadwood tree family, Combretaceae, native to Asia, Australia, the Pacific, Madagascar and Seychelles. Common names in English include country almond, Indian almond, Malabar almond, sea almond, tropical almond, beach almond and false kamani.
Catappa Leaves are commonly used among aquarium owners because they have many positive effects on your home fish tank. Many people use them to help condition their water, removing heavy metals, releasing natural tannins and lowering the PH. They have also been used to help promote spawning in shrimp and other aquarium creatures. They have been known to also have mild anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. The leaves will naturally absorb water after 1-3 days, and can remain in the tank until almost completely dissolved. Catappa leaves will release natural tannins. Rinse well, or boil to help reduce the amount of tannins released. Use smaller portions of a leaf if being placed in smaller tanks or Betta bowls.
Usage:
Recommend to use 3-4 leaves size 6" or 15 cm. per 50 L of water suits or medium size fish tank.
If your leaf is smaller or bigger, you need to adjust the figures accordingly.
Dosages below are based on 18-20 cm (7-8 inch) leaves.
Using 2 leaves per 50 L (13 gallons) of water is recommended but be prepared to adjust the dosage to suit your particular fish.
Some Betta keepers routinely use to 2 leaves per 15 L (4 gallons) of water in their everyday tanks.
Betta breeders normally use 1 leaf per 20 L (5 gallons) of water in breeding tanks.
In fry rearing tanks, using 1 leaf per 40 L (10 gallons) of water is recommended.
Advantages:
Natural Water Conditioner
Natural addition of Trace Minerals
Natural Anti-Inflammatory Prevents and Cures diseases in Fish
Natural Food Source
Natural Decorative
Natural Hiding Spot and play thing for Fishes
Natural Healing Agent
Induces breeding in Betta Fish
Used for:
When setting up a new aquarium
When a new fish is introduced to an aquarium
To induce breeding, especially in Bettas
When setting up and maintaining a fry or baby fish aquarium
When a fish is sick, especially if the sickness affects the skin
In the plastic transport bag when a fish is moved to a new home
When keeping delicate fish species that are considered difficult to keep and breed in captivity
