{"product_id":"large-organic-indian-almond-leaves-8inch-9inch-catappa-for-shrimp-and-fish-tank","title":"Large ORGANIC Indian almond leaves 8inch-9inch Catappa, for shrimp and fish tank","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"227\"\u003eHello, these Catappa leaves are the same exact leaves I have been using in my shrimp tanks for years.  I finally decided to put them up for sale.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cb\u003eYou don't need to boil them or treat them before adding them to your tanks, as these are 100% organic.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eRemove them from the bag and add them directly into your tanks! They will float for a few days before sinking.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"227\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"280\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"247\" data-end=\"280\"\u003e1. Natural water conditioning\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"283\" data-end=\"364\"\u003ei. Release\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"291\" data-end=\"318\"\u003etannins and humic acids\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethat slightly\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"333\" data-end=\"345\"\u003elower pH\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand soften water\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"367\" data-end=\"462\"\u003eii. Create “\u003cstrong data-start=\"375\" data-end=\"389\"\u003eblackwater\u003c\/strong\u003e” conditions similar to natural habitats in Southeast Asia and the Amazon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"464\" data-end=\"510\"\u003e2. Antibacterial and antifungal properties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"578\"\u003ei. Compounds in the leaves inhibit\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"545\" data-end=\"578\"\u003epathogenic bacteria and fungi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"581\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eii. Commonly used to help prevent or support treatment of:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"640\" data-end=\"647\"\u003e- Fin rot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"669\"\u003e- Fungal infections\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"674\" data-end=\"686\"\u003e- Minor wounds\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"688\" data-end=\"711\"\u003e3. Stress reduction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"714\" data-end=\"769\"\u003ei. Tinted water and bioactive compounds reduce fish stress\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"772\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eii. Particularly beneficial for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"800\" data-end=\"868\"\u003eBetta, discus, dwarf cichlids, rasboras, and wild-caught species\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"903\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"870\" data-end=\"903\"\u003e4. Shrimp health and breeding\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"906\" data-end=\"962\"\u003ei. Promote\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"914\" data-end=\"932\"\u003ebiofilm growth\u003c\/strong\u003e, a key food source for shrimp\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eii. Improve molting success and juvenile survival\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1013\" data-end=\"1067\"\u003eiii. Frequently used in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1032\" data-end=\"1060\"\u003eCaridina and Neocaridina\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esetups\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e5. Practical benefits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003ei. Provide\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1283\"\u003eleaf litter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor naturalistic aquascapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1358\"\u003eii. Serve as grazing surfaces for microorganisms\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1431\"\u003eiii. Gradually decompose, contributing to a more biologically active system\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e10 Leaves approx. 19 gram\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"The Shrimp Cartel","offers":[{"title":"5 Leaves","offer_id":43888862953508,"sku":null,"price":7.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 Leaves","offer_id":43888862986276,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Leaves","offer_id":43888863019044,"sku":null,"price":17.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/7650\/2308\/files\/Large_Organic_Catappa_Leaves_also_known_as_Indian_Almond_leaves_from_the_Shrimp_Cartel_1.jpg?v=1779030726","url":"https:\/\/theshrimpcartel.com\/products\/large-organic-indian-almond-leaves-8inch-9inch-catappa-for-shrimp-and-fish-tank","provider":"The Shrimp Cartel","version":"1.0","type":"link"}