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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) provide several key benefits for aquarium inhabitants. They help reduce pH levels, have natural antibacterial properties, enhance the colors of fish and shrimp, reduce stress, and prevent diseases. Ideal for shrimp, catfish, and snails, these eco-friendly leaves also serve as a valuable dietary supplement, promoting a healthy and natural-looking aquarium environment. By adding Catappa Leaves, you can create a more balanced, stress-free habitat for your aquatic pets, while contributing to their overall well-being and vitality.

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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.