Catappa Indian Almond Leaves | Ketapang Leaf Shrimp Betta Fish Aquarium Care

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Catappa Indian Almond Leaves
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KEEPING YOUR FISH HAPPY, NATURALLY
If you have been keeping fish for a while now, it’s highly likely you have heard of Indian almond leaves.
These leaves are often referred to as a natural miracle.
There are claims that Indian almond leaves are capable of bringing fish back from the brink of death, helping betta to spawn and even reduce stress in fish.
Do Indian leaves live up to the hype?
You’ll learn the answer to this question and more as I teach you everything you need to know about Indian almond leaves.
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.
If you are wondering what a
Terminalia catappa
tree looks like, here it is…
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?
Let’s take a look at the 5 most common uses for Indian almond leaves.
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.
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.
In Southeast Asia, many betta keepers add an Indian almond leaf to their betta’s water because they believe that it toughens their fish’s skin and makes them better for fighting. They also use it to help a fish heal after a fight.
While there have been no studies that prove Indian almond leaf helps toughen betta skin, there is strong anecdotal evidence to suggest it does.
The argument for Indian almond leaves as a medication for fish, however, is a little more compelling…
You see, Indian almond leaves contain flavonoids.
I won’t bore you with all the details, but a flavonoid is essentially what gives fruits and vegetables their color.
But it’s one flavonoid in particular that we are interested in – quercetin. And, Indian almond leaves have lots of it.
Quercetin has been shown to offer anti-inflammatory benefits to humans.
Other studies show that tannins have anti-fungal properties.
It’s possible the tannins and flavonoids in Indian almond leaves are responsible for fish healing faster.
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.
Indian almond leaves also have another benefit to spawning, and it’s one I covered earlier.
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.
Why do Indian almond leaves change the color of your water?
As Indian almond leaves break down, they release tannins. These tannins can stain your water, turning it a yellow or brown tinge.
It’s similar to dipping a tea bag into a hot cup of water. The tannins are released into the water, giving the tea its color.
To a beginner, this yellow water can be quite a surprise.
I mean, whenever you go to a fish store or aquarium, the water is crystal clear, right?
Well, it might surprise you to learn that this yellow water is actually a good thing for many types of fish.
You see, lots of fish come from waters that are a murky brown color.
Most rivers and streams are a dark color because thousands or even millions of leaves have washed into the water and broken down.
Why are Indian almond leaves recommended for betta tanks?
Bettas are native to Laos, Cambodia, Thailand and Vietnam.
Their natural environment is slow-moving shallow water – like marshes or rice paddies.
Benefits of a DRIED ALMOND LEAVES:
● Cure fish skin and anti-bacteria
● Stop growth of bacteria, which damage fish skin and may be fish sick.
● Stimulates aquarium fish color
●A lot of Tannin for antibacterial and anti fungal properties.
●Help to reduce the chance of bacterial infections and improve aquarium animals’ health.
●Help to prevent parasites to come.
●Help to stimulate reproduction rate of aquarium animal.
●Relieve stress all tropical fish Relieve aquarium stress of fish and shrimps. Stress is one critical factor which leads to high mortality rate of aquarium animals.
● Mimic the natural habitat of fish and shrimp. Make them feel like living in their natural environment.
●Prevents fungus forming on the eggs of fish. Improving survival rate.
● Help to accelerate the fish beautifully colored fish.
●Help to adjust the PH of the water. Make water fresh all time and reduce ph of the water
●Conditions betta's water for breeding and hardening of scales.
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