Indian Almond Leaves (Terminalia Catappa) are one of the best water conditioners to promote healing and breeding amongst fish. Indian Almond Leaves (Terminalia Catappa are also known as Ketapang, Tropical Almond, Sea Almond, Seemandelbaumblatter or Catappa). Indian Almond Leaves are also very popular amongst fish keepers/breeders as a natural medication and water conditioner for their Aquariums. They are believed to aid the fish in a number of ways, they increase fertility, health and vigor. Reduce the Ph in the water, aid in the recovery of diseased / damaged fish (bacterial infections / Fungal infections) and the tannin that is released from them also quickly colors the water.
Both the amateur and professional Aquarist also use Indian Almond Leaves to mimic the natural conditions of their fish in their aquarium. By simply adding Indian Almond Leaves (IAL) to your aquarium, will release compounds by the Indian Almond Leaves which alter the chemistry of the water, making the aquarium more similar to the habitat from which their fish hails.
As well as bettas, Indian Almond Leaves are also ideal for discus, gourami's, killifish, tetras, dwarf cichlids, cory's, plecos, some rasboras, some catfish and are also ideal for crustaceans and shrimps, who love to chew on them. Indian Almond Leaves are also ideal as litter in the vivarium for crabs, newts, spiders, snakes, lizards and frogs etc.
Our Catappa Leaves are sized from 3in-6in.
Advantages of Almond Leaf in Aquarium
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
Almond Leaves are commonly used :
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
