15 Indian Catappa Almond Leaves For Betta And Shrimp Premium Quality Aquarium

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15 Indian Catappa Almond Leaves For Betta And Shrimp Premium Quality Aquarium
What are Indian almond leaves?
In aquarium use, Indian almond leaves refer to the dried leaves of the Terminalia catappa tree – a tree that is native to Southeast Asia and has been used in traditional medicine there for centuries.
The leaves are usually harvested by picking them up off the ground.
A single tree can drop a LOT of leaves…
Once dried, they are ready to be used in aquariums.
You might also hear Indian almond leaf shortened to IAL or referred to as
catappa leaves
, named after the tree it comes from.
Why are Indian almond leaves used in aquariums?
1. Improve the quality of your aquarium water
When added to your aquarium, an Indian almond leaf will gradually break down. And as it does, it releases tannic acid, tannins and other substances into your aquarium.
As the tannic acid is released, it lowers the pH of your water. If you want a natural solution to reduce the pH levels in your aquarium, Indian almond leaf helps to achieve just that.
The water out of your faucet probably doesn’t match the ideal conditions of the fish you keep.
Indian almond leaves change the water so that it more closely resembles the habitat of your fish, particularly those from Southeast Asia and South America.
Fish that benefit from Indian almond leaves include:
Angelfish
Barbs
Betta
Cory catfish
Discus
Gouramis
Killifish
Platies
Rasboras
Tetra
2. Natural medication for skin problems
Many aquarists swear by Indian almond leaf as a natural remedy for diseases or injury involving their fish’s skin or rather their scales.
It is believed the tannins released by Indian almond leaves kill bacteria, fungus and viruses, allowing an injured fish to heal much quicker.
It is even suggested that Indian almond leaf might be a better solution than antibiotics and other medications when fighting bacteria and fungus in commercial fish farms
3. A leafy location for your fish to spawn
Many fish release their eggs (spawn) on or underneath fallen leaves. This helps hide eggs from predators or from washing away.
Discus and tetras prefer to spawn on leaves at the bottom of a waterway. Betta and gouramis, on the other hand, build bubble nests on leaves that float on the surface.
Many fish will only spawn under certain water conditions. And the reduced pH and water hardness may be exactly what is needed to trigger your fish to spawn.
4. Food and protection for fry (baby fish)
Indian almond leaves are the gift that keeps giving, even once your fish have hatched.
Many fish keepers add Indian almond leaves to fry tanks – an aquarium that is set aside just for baby fish.
First, the leaves give fry a place to hide, allowing them to feel safe. Sure, there are no predators in your fry tank, but your tiny fish don’t know that.
As the Indian almond leaves begin to break down, microorganisms called infusoria appear and feed on the leaf.
Infusoria are so small that humans can barely see them with our naked eye. However, to your fry that are barely bigger than an eyelash, infusoria might as well be a steak dinner.
Newly hatched fry happily chow down on infusoria until they grow large enough that they need to switch to an alternate food source.
5. A feast for your shrimp tank
Shrimp loooove Indian almond leaves. They often swarm any new leaf that is placed in their tank.
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