Fish Use Indian Almond Leaves

Ketapang or Sea Almond or Indian Almond or Terminalia catappa leaves are known to most, if not all Asian breeders of blackwater tropical fishes, to be one of the best water conditioners to promote healing and breeding. They are known to have antibacteria and antifungal properties. Bettas are known to be induced to spawn by just putting a few of the leaves into their tank. Fish suffering finrot or injuries (such as spawning injuries) will definitely benefit from having the leaves in their quarantine tank. But they can be used for the usual aquariums too.

When soaked in water these leaves will leach a strong brown dye that is full of organic acids like humic acids and tannic acids. These are useful for inhibiting many types of bacteria as well as to detoxify harmful heavy metals found in the aquarium.

It is well-known, for example, that show bettas kept in a 1 gallon tank will require water changes every 2 or 3 days if mature untreated water is used. But when Indian Almond Leaves are used the water change routine can be stretched to a week. Also, tubifex worms kept in tap water or even matured water will experience necrosis and stink within a day or two, whereas if they are kept in water treated with Indian Almond Leaves (or extract), they will continue to thrive for up to a week without the water fouling up or becoming smelly.

10 Medium "Indian Almond Leaves" 5-7 Inches

All natural and organic

Rich in tannins

Antibacterial and anti-fungal properties

Stimulates fish and shrimp color

 We can give as per customer requirement. normally we supply 10 leaves per bag

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