Seachem Catappa Leaves
Seachem
Pickup available at 28 Wellesley Road Napier South
Usually ready in 4 hours
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FREE Delivery & Rural Charges Policy
The minimum spend for free delivery on dry goods cannot be combined with frozen goods.
Where you have not met the minimum spend for free delivery, our team may contact you for freight payment.
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Seachem Catappa Leaves
Catappa leaves coming from Indian Almond Trees(Terminalia catappa) help to replicate natural environments for Bettas, shrimp and other aquarium inhabitants. When added to an aquarium, they release tannins and other organic compounds which aid in maintaining lower pH and gently tinting water. These conditions mimic habitats with acidic water and abundant leaf litter. As catappa leaves decay, beneficial micro-organisms grow on the leaf surface, creating a natural source of food for shrimp, snails, and newly-hatched fish.
Directions:
Add 1-2 leaves per 20 litres (5 US gallons). Remove and replace every month or as desired. Catappa leaves may float initially but will sink after 2 - 3 days. To make an extract, boil three grams (approx. two-and-a-half leaves) in 1 litre (1 US quart) of water for ten minutes or until the desired colour is attained. Let extract cool to aquarium temperature and pour directly into the tank or mix with prepared water for water changes. When first using extract, add gradually over 2 to 3 days and monitor to ensure pH stays within suitable range for tank inhabitants. Chemical filtration media such as activated carbon can remove compounds provided by Catappa leaves.
Key Benefits:
• Natural botanicals for shrimp & Betta fish
• Helps to replicate natural environments for Bettas, shrimp and other aquarium inhabitants
• Medium Size: 16-17cm
