Natural catappa leaves for healthy shrimp and bettas

Seachem Catappa Leaves (also called Indian Almond Leaves) are essential for creating a natural, healthy aquarium environment. These leaves are particularly valuable for shrimp and bettas, which thrive in soft, slightly acidic water with natural tannins.

Benefits for shrimp

• Promotes molting: The natural substances in catappa leaves support healthy molting in shrimp.
• Antibacterial effect: Helps prevent infections and protects vulnerable shrimp during molting
• Natural food: Shrimp like to graze on the leaves and the microorganisms that grow on them
• Improves survival of young shrimp: Creates optimal conditions for shrimp farming
• Natural shelter: Provides additional cover and foraging habitat

Benefits for Bettas

• Natural Habitat: Recreates the blackwater environment that bettas naturally live in.
• Reduces stress: The tannins create a soothing, natural environment
• Supports Healing: Antibacterial and antifungal properties aid in the recovery from fin rot and other conditions
• Intensifies colors: Bettas often show brighter colors in water with tannins.
• Softer water: Lowers pH and hardness to natural values

General benefits

• Releases natural tannins that give the water a light amber color
• Lowers pH value gradually and naturally
• Softens water by reducing hardness
• Contains natural humic and fulvic acids
• 100% natural product without chemical additives

Usage

Add 1-2 leaves per 40 liters of aquarium water. The leaves will sink within 24-48 hours and gradually release tannins. Replace the leaves every 2-3 weeks or when they are completely decomposed. For a more intensive effect, soak the leaves in hot water first.

Ideal for: Shrimp aquariums (Neocaridina, Caridina), bettas, discus, dwarf cichlids, and other fish that prefer soft, acidic water.