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Sun Dried Almond Leaves Naturally Aged Catappa Leaf for Fish, Shrimp - 100+ Leaf
$ 5.27
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Product DescriptionAquarium owners frequently utilize catappa leaves, also known as almond leaves, because they have numerous beneficial impacts on your home fish tank. Many people use them to treat their water, decreasing the PH, releasing natural tannins, and eliminating harmful metals. Additionally, they have been used to encourage spawning in shrimp and other aquarium animals. Additionally, they are known to contain a little amount of antibacterial and antifungal activities. The leaves can stay in the tank until they are almost all decomposed until they naturally water log after 1-3 days. Natural tannins will be released from catappa leaves. To help lessen the amount of tannins released, rinse properly or boil the food. If placing in smaller tanks or Betta bowls, use smaller sections of a leaf.
Almond Leaf (Catappa) Benefits
Reduces pH Levels
Almond leaves are a great way to start lowering the pH levels in your aquarium organically. To keep your fish healthy and mimic their natural habitat, you'll need to maintain the pH levels of the water within a certain range depending on the kind you have.
Stabilizing your aquarium's water parameters is essential since fluctuating water parameters might be fatal to your fish. Since almost all fish species are accustomed to stable water conditions in their natural habitats, frequent changes to those conditions will only make fish sick and possibly even kill them.
You may achieve and maintain the ideal pH levels for your fish's growth with the aid of almond leaves.
Possess Antifungal and Antimicrobial Qualities
The main benefit of including almond leaves in your aquarium is that they have antibacterial and antifungal characteristics.
As soon as you add enough almond leaves to your aquarium, your fish will be able to treat any diseases they may have naturally.
Fin rot, which, as its name implies, causes your fish's fins to rot over time, is one of the most prevalent ailments among fish communities. Almond leaves may usually assist your fish get rid of fin rot, unless it's a severe case when the rot has spread to the entire body.
And it doesn't stop there; almond leaves can also be used to cure a wide range of diseases and mild infections brought on by bacteria and fungi.
Reduced Stress
One of the main causes of your fish's potential infection is stress. Fish under stress have weakened immune systems, which prolong illnesses like fin rots. Almond leaves significantly reduce stress in your fish, which enhances their ability to fight off illnesses.
But precisely how do almond leaves calm your fish down? Simply put, the blackout effect that almond leaves produce makes your fish feel safer.
Because of the artificial illumination in aquariums, almost all fish species don't feel secure there. Even if there are no larger fish species in your tank, they will still feel as though they have nowhere to hide from them.
They may begin to feel less safe at the smallest dispersion outside the tank. For instance, putting a piece of furniture next to the aquarium could cause the water to shift, giving the fish the impression that a large predator is approaching them.
Your fish will start to feel safer after the water is made darker.
Excellent for Fish Reproduction
Due to the difficulty of replicating their natural conditions, many fish species have trouble reproducing in captivity.
Many different fish species prefer gloomy areas because they think it will safeguard their eggs and make them feel less vulnerable to predators. They won't even make an attempt at reproduction if there is no darkness around.
Fortunately, all you need to do is add some almond leaves to your tank, and the tannins that these leaves release will cause the water to gradually start turning darker. They hinder light's ability to reach the water.
Not to mention that it is practically hard to maintain a pH level of 3 in a fish tank for some types of fish.
The possibilities of breeding will considerably rise when combined with the gloomy atmosphere that the brown tannins provide and the almond leaves, which will help you drop the pH levels in your tank as much as possible.
After Reproduction, Protects the fry
Almond leaves are essential for fish breeders because they offer additional protection for fry. Additionally, almond leaves are excellent for preserving the level of infusoria in your fish tank.
If you're unsure what infusoria are, consider them to be microscopic organisms that are invisible to the unaided eye. However, some of them are noteworthy enough to be noted, particularly when seen in groups. They serve as a source of food for fry due to their small size.
Serve as a Source of Food for shrimp
The almond leaves you add to the aquarium will be a hit with any freshwater shrimp fish you keep there.
The shrimp's favorite pastime is picking at things like plants and leaves, therefore almond leaves would be ideal for them. You'll see right away that the rotting leaves will draw your dwarf shrimp.
Your shrimp just won't leave the area until the leaves are completely gone, even if they have almost completely decomposed.
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