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Seachem Catappa Tea Bags

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Original price 9,95 - Original price 9,95
Original price
9,95
9,95 - 9,95
Current price 9,95

Catappa leaves without the mess - handy in tea bags

Seachem Catappa Tea Bags offer all the benefits of traditional catappa leaves (Indian almond leaves) in a clean, easy-to-use tea bag format. Perfect for shrimp, bettas, and other tropical fish that thrive in natural blackwater with tannins—without the mess of whole leaves in your aquarium.

Why tea bags?

  • Cleaner and tidier: No broken leaves that clutter your aquarium
  • Easy to dose: One tea bag per specific volume - simple and effective
  • Easy to remove: Simply pull the pouch out when you're done
  • Faster release: Finely ground leaves release tannins faster than whole leaves
  • Ideal for small aquariums: Perfect portion size for nano aquariums and shrimp tanks

Benefits for shrimp

  • Promotes shedding: Natural substances support healthy shedding
  • Antibacterial effect: Protects vulnerable shrimps during molting
  • Improves survival of young shrimp: Creates optimal conditions for shrimp farming
  • Natural nutrients: Contains valuable humic and fulvic acids

Benefits for Bettas

  • Natural Blackwater Habitat: Recreates the environment that bettas naturally live in
  • Reduces stress: Tannins create a calming, natural environment
  • Supports Healing: Helps recover from fin rot and other conditions
  • Intensifies colors: Bettas often show brighter colors in water with tannins.

General benefits

  • Releases natural tannins that give the water a light amber color
  • Lowers pH value gradually and naturally
  • Softens water by reducing hardness
  • 100% natural product without chemical additives
  • Safe for all aquarium inhabitants and plants.

Usage

Place one tea bag per 40-80 liters of aquarium water in your filter or on the bottom of your aquarium. The bag will sink within a few hours and gradually release tannins. Leave the bag in the aquarium for 1-2 weeks, or remove it sooner once the desired water color has been achieved. For a more intensive effect, you can soak the bag in hot water first.

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

Tip: Combine with Seachem Catappa Leaves for a natural look with added tannins, or use the tea bags alone for a clean, minimalist aquarium.

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