{"product_id":"newcal-indian-almond-leaves-aaa-copy","title":"Seachem Catappa Leaves 12-Pack (Special Order)","description":"\u003ch3 data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"16\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"16\"\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"378\"\u003eSeachem Catappa Leaves are natural Indian almond leaves (\u003cem data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"94\"\u003eTerminalia catappa\u003c\/em\u003e) used to create a more natural blackwater-style environment in freshwater aquariums. They release beneficial tannins and organic compounds that can help lower pH slightly, tint the water a natural amber colour, and provide a more comfortable habitat for many fish and shrimp species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"410\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"410\"\u003eNot for human consumption.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"412\" data-end=\"415\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"417\" data-end=\"432\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"420\" data-end=\"432\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"763\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"433\" data-end=\"486\"\u003eNatural Indian almond leaves (\u003cem data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eTerminalia catappa\u003c\/em\u003e)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eReleases tannins and humic substances\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"527\" data-end=\"574\"\u003eHelps replicate natural blackwater conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"575\" data-end=\"618\"\u003eMay help reduce stress in fish and shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"619\" data-end=\"689\"\u003eProvides natural cover and grazing surface for shrimp and microfauna\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"690\" data-end=\"763\"\u003eIdeal for bettas, tetras, rasboras, shrimp, and other softwater species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"765\" data-end=\"768\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"770\" data-end=\"787\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"773\" data-end=\"787\"\u003eDirections\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"969\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"814\"\u003eRinse leaves before use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"815\" data-end=\"850\"\u003eAdd directly to aquarium or sump.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"851\" data-end=\"908\"\u003eLeaves will sink over time (usually within a few days).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"909\" data-end=\"969\"\u003eReplace as needed depending on desired tint and breakdown.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"971\" data-end=\"974\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"976\" data-end=\"988\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"979\" data-end=\"988\"\u003eNotes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1061\"\u003eWater will naturally turn amber\/brown due to tannins (this is normal).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1145\"\u003eActivated carbon or chemical filtration may remove tannins and reduce the effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1211\"\u003eAdd gradually and monitor pH, especially in soft water systems.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1213\" data-end=\"1216\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1221\" data-end=\"1251\"\u003eAvailable Sizes (Variants)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1253\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1257\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eCatappa Leaves – Small\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1284\" data-end=\"1354\"\u003eSmaller leaf size for nano tanks, shrimp tanks, and betta aquariums.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1356\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1360\" data-end=\"1387\"\u003eCatappa Leaves – Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1388\" data-end=\"1454\"\u003eMedium leaf size for larger aquariums or stronger tannin effect.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1456\" data-end=\"1459\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1464\" data-end=\"1476\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1477\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003eBettas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003eShrimp (Neocaridina \u0026amp; Caridina)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1542\"\u003eDiscus and angelfish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1543\" data-end=\"1564\"\u003eTetras and rasboras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1565\" data-end=\"1595\"\u003eBlackwater biotope aquariums\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Seachem - Ships From Location B","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":46109595205804,"sku":"MSR-K0008","price":13.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":46109595238572,"sku":"MSR-K0009","price":14.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4312\/9004\/files\/0009-Catappa-Leaves-Md.png?v=1775436318","url":"https:\/\/thewildbiome.ca\/products\/newcal-indian-almond-leaves-aaa-copy","provider":"The Wild Biome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}