{"product_id":"feuilles-de-catappa-x10","title":"Catappa leaves for aquarium x10 – 15 cm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eCatappa Leaves for Aquarium – Pack of 10\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake advantage of a \u003cstrong\u003epack of 10 large Catappa leaves for aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e, measuring approximately \u003cstrong\u003e15 cm\u003c\/strong\u003e, ideal for enthusiasts maintaining multiple aquariums or using Catappa regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTerminalia catappa\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves are particularly popular in \u003cstrong\u003eCaridina and Neocaridina shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e tanks for their natural release of tannins and the foraging surface they gradually provide to the shrimp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy use Catappa leaves in the aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnce submerged, the leaf gradually becomes waterlogged, eventually sinks, and naturally releases \u003cstrong\u003etannins and plant substances\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt then evolves slowly in the aquarium and becomes a particularly interesting surface for the development of biofilm and microorganisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNaturally release \u003cstrong\u003etannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCan give a slight amber tint to the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCreate a \u003cstrong\u003eforaging surface\u003c\/strong\u003e for shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eGradually promote the presence of biofilm on their surface\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eProvide a natural look to the aquarium decor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eParticularly suitable for \u003cstrong\u003eCaridina and Neocaridina\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA pack of 10 leaves, ideal for multiple aquariums\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e10-leaf\u003c\/strong\u003e format is particularly interesting if you own several nanos, a breeding rack, or a Shrimp Room.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe large leaves can be used whole in large-volume aquariums or \u003cstrong\u003ecut into several pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e for nano aquariums and shrimp tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCatappa and Caridina \u0026amp; Neocaridina shrimp\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp spend a large part of their time exploring the aquarium surfaces in search of biofilm and microorganisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs it stays in the water, the Catappa leaf becomes a new natural surface on which \u003cstrong\u003eadult and juvenile shrimp\u003c\/strong\u003e can graze.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFor which shrimp?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCatappa leaves can be used in many aquariums, particularly those housing:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eCaridina Crystal Red and Crystal Black\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eTaiwan Bee\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Bolt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Tiger\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eNeocaridina Red Cherry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBlue Dream\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eBloody Mary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eSakura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\u003cli\u003eYellow Neon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to use Catappa leaves?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the leaf quickly with clean water before use, then place it directly into the aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt may float for a while before \u003cstrong\u003esinking naturally once soaked with water\u003c\/strong\u003e. You can also cut it to adjust the quantity to the volume of your aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaf can remain in the tank during its gradual decomposition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow much Catappa should be put in the aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is no universal dosage: the quantity depends on the size of the leaves, the volume of the aquarium, the water hardness, and the desired effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor a nano aquarium, start with a small portion of a leaf and then adjust gradually. The 15 cm leaves offered here can easily be divided into several pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDoes Catappa lower the pH?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe leaves release tannins and organic acids, but their actual influence on the pH depends heavily on the \u003cstrong\u003eKH and the buffering capacity of the water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn sufficiently buffered water, the effect may be very weak. 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