Dried Catappa Leaves Grade A+

Grade-A, Sun-Dried Quality

Our Grade-A Catappa Leaves are harvested from the Terminalia catappa tree and sun-dried to preserve their beneficial properties. They are the "secret weapon" used by professional breeders worldwide to mimic the nutrient-rich "blackwater" habitats of the Amazon and Southeast Asia.

🌿 Why Your Fish Need This

• Stress Reduction: Releases therapeutic tannins that turn water a slight amber color. This mimics natural river environments, calming skittish fish and reducing stress.
• Natural Healing: Contains powerful antimicrobial, antifungal, and antibacterial compounds that aid in preventing fin rot, healing wounds, and stopping fungal infections.
• Perfect Water Parameters: Naturally lowers pH and softens water hardness, creating the ideal acidic environment for tropical fish.
• Shrimp & Fry Superfood: As the leaves break down, they grow a layer of "biofilm"—a microscopic, high-protein food source essential for baby shrimp and newborn fish fry.
• Breeding Trigger: The water conditioning properties are known to induce spawning in Bettas, Tetras, and Discus.

🐟 Ideal For

• Bettas: Promotes fin health and provides natural hiding spots near the surface.
• Shrimp: A must-have for Neocaridina and Caridina keepers for grazing.
• Tropical Fish: Discus, Tetras, Angelfish, Gouramis, and Killifish.
• Biotope Scapes: Adds a realistic, natural river-bottom aesthetic to your aquascape.

📝 Usage Instructions

• Rinse: Gently rinse the leaf under tap water to remove surface dust.
• Dosage: Add 1 leaf per 10–15 gallons (40–60 Liters) of water.
• Placement: Drop directly into the tank. Note: The leaf will float for 2–3 days before sinking naturally.
• Duration: Replace every 2–4 weeks. Alternatively, leave them in the tank to decompose fully if keeping shrimp (they love to eat the decaying leaf!).

💡 Pro-Tip: How to Control the "Tint"