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Catappa Leaves Size M 15 pcs

Catappa Leaves Size M 15 pcs

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The Catappa Leaves (15-20 cm) reduce pH, have antibacterial properties, enhance fish and shrimp colors, reduce stress, and prevent diseases. Ideal for shrimp, catfish, and snails, these eco-friendly leaves create a natural look and provide a valuable dietary supplement, promoting a healthy aquarium environment.

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The Catappa Leaves, also known as Ketapang, Almond, or Terminalia leaves, are premium-quality leaves derived from the sea almond tree. These leaves are meticulously harvested, washed, and dried to ensure they are of A quality, providing numerous benefits for your aquarium.

Key Features:

  • pH Reduction: Catappa leaves naturally reduce the pH level in your aquarium, creating a more stable and optimal environment for aquatic life.
  • Antibacterial Properties: These leaves release substances that have antibacterial effects, helping to prevent diseases and infections in your aquarium.
  • Natural Aesthetic: Adding Catappa leaves gives your aquarium a natural, authentic look, enhancing the visual appeal and creating a more comfortable habitat for your fish and invertebrates.
  • Color Enhancement: The leaves enhance the colors of fish and shrimp, making them more vibrant and visually striking.
  • Stress Reduction: Catappa leaves help reduce stress in aquatic creatures, promoting their overall well-being and health.
  • Disease Prevention: The antibacterial properties and stress-reducing effects work together to prevent diseases, ensuring a healthier environment for your aquarium inhabitants.

Benefits for Aquatic Life:

  • Ideal for Shrimp and Lobsters: Shrimp and lobsters are particularly fond of Catappa leaves, often gathering around them to feed. This ensures that these small creatures always have a consistent food source.
  • Natural Dietary Supplement: The leaves are rich in flavonoids, humic acids, and tannins, providing a valuable dietary supplement for shrimp, catfish (e.g., Ancistrus species and L numbers), and snails.
  • Support for Breeding: Catappa leaves create a conducive environment for breeding, reducing the likelihood of fish eggs becoming moldy and encouraging the cultivation of aquatic life.

Usage and Application:

  • Long-Lasting Effects: Catappa leaves release beneficial substances for 3 to 4 weeks, ensuring prolonged positive effects on water quality and the health of your aquarium inhabitants.
  • Easy to Use: Simply add approximately one leaf per 40 liters of water. Each package contains 15 leaves, each measuring 15-20 cm in size.

Quality Assurance:

  • Hand-Sorted Leaves: The ripe leaves of the Terminalia Catappa are carefully harvested, washed, dried, and hand-sorted to ensure only the best quality leaves are used.
  • 100% Safe: Our Catappa leaves are guaranteed to be safe for use in your aquarium, providing peace of mind and reliable results.