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Sera Catappa Leaves

Keep your betta fish, catfish or other blackwater fish species happy and healthy naturally with these superior almond leaves from Sera. Catappa leaves, also known as Indian or Tropical almond leaves, naturally improve the quality of your aquarium water. It supports natural behaviour and readiness to spawn and offers food and protection for fry.

As an added benefit, these almond leaves provide a natural remedy for skin problems and injuries in fish. The tannins released by tropical almond leaves kill bacteria, fungus and viruses, allowing an injured fish to heal much quicker. Adding an almond leaf to the tank of a stressed fish can help them fight off infections or prevent them altogether.

Using the Sera Catappa leaves range according to the instructions will help replicate the natural ecosystems of many tropical fish. Catappa leaves also help slowly lower the water pH and soften the water, supporting optimum water conditions through the release of tannins. It is a gradual breakdown, and there’s no risk of that water parameters changing too quickly for your fish to comfortably handle.

Application

Leaves will sink within 24 - 48 hours. Tip: They sink immediately and are easier to digest by pouring boiling water over them in advance. Active substances are released within 2 - 3 weeks.

sera Catappa Leaves S

Put one leaf per each 30 l of aquarium water into the tank.

sera Catappa Leaves M

Put one leaf per each 60 l of aquarium water into the tank.

sera Catappa Leaves XXL

Put one leaf per each 100 l of aquarium water into the tank.

 

Natural product with possible variations in shape, color and size.

Customer Reviews

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GLENN ROE
Catappa Leaves

These are the easiest addition to the discus ever. They break down completely over a couple of months whilst imparting the beneficial properties of tanin to the aquarium

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Samara
Betta loves them

I use these in my betta fishtank. It's only 20 litre tank so I have to cut these in half. He loves them!

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Nichola
Love them

Black water tanks are by far my favourite, so I tend to use a lot of botanicals. These are as advertised & do what they should. I just wish they did bulk packs for those of us with many blackwater tanks as they are on the pricey side for what they are.

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Michael Lunjevich
Small you say?

Sera advertises these as small. They may be their smallest sizing but aren't appropriate size to use as is in nano aquariums athletically. Also require more than they recommend to see any results in tank.

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Helen Chambers
Catappa leaves, small

Was great to find these here as couldn’t find them in Canterbury. Love the free postage and fast delivery. The water in my betta tank is now a lovely golden colour and the leaves have helped to soften my very hard tap water.