leaves Catappa M vegetable brown 15 pieces

leaves Catappa M vegetable brown 15 pieces Description

CeramicNature Catappa M leaves With the CeramicNature Catappa leaves you can take care of your fish, shrimps and other aquarium inhabitants in a natural way. The Catappa (also known as Ketapang, Almond, Terminalia or sea almond leaves), at the same time serve as a water purifier for freshwater aquariums. The substances in the Catappa leaves (tannins), stimulate a compaction of the mucous membrane. Through the compaction of the mucous membrane, the skin is better protected and the colors of the fish stand out better. Catappa also contributes to greater well-being and vitality. When they are placed in the aquarium, catappa leaves will slowly break down, releasing tannins that turn the water yellow or brown. These tannins can lower the pH of the water and would kill bacteria and fungi, which comes in handy for fragile fish. The dark colour of the water attenuates light and imitates the natural habitat of many fish, which can help reduce stress. This is why many aquarists use the leaves in their tanks. To care for the aquarium water in a natural way, the CeramicNature Catappa leaves provide a suitable product. Moreover, the Catappa leaves and beautiful decoration for the aquarium and terrarium. The leaves do not need to be processed before they can be used. The dry leaves sink after one to two days and will fill up with water after a few days after which they sink to the bottom. After this the active substances will be released. This process takes two to three weeks, after which you can place a new leaf in the aquarium. You can leave the leaves in the aquarium as they also serve as a popular snack. Shrimp, catfish, L-numbers, etc. love the leaves and scrape them empty. The leaves are picked directly from the tree, cleaned, smoothed and then dried in the sun. If you keep the Catappa leaves dry, they can be kept almost indefinitely Specifications: Colour: brown Gender: unisex Material: vegetable Supplements: tannins Natural care of Ph: yes Preparation time: approx. 1-2 days Operating time: approx. 2-3 weeks Aquarium type: freshwater Animal species: fish (L number), shrimp, lobster Usage quantity: 1 sheet per 40 litres Contents: 15 Browse