Description
Promote natural health, stress relief, and vibrant vitality in your aquarium inhabitants with Hobby Nano Catappa Leaves. Derived from the Indian Almond tree (Terminalia catappa), these 100% natural dried leaves release beneficial tannins, humic acids, and mild antibacterial substances into the water column.
Specially sized for nano aquariums, small setups, and breeding tanks, Nano Catappa Leaves gently condition the water into a natural biotope environment. As the leaves break down, they provide essential grazing biofilm for dwarf shrimp, fry, and snails while naturally lowering pH and supporting immune health.
Key Features
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100% pure, natural sun-dried Indian Almond (Catappa) leaves
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Convenient nano size designed specifically for small aquariums (up to 50L per pack)
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Releases beneficial tannins, humic acids, and natural conditioners
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Provides mild antibacterial and antifungal properties
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Acts as a natural food source and biofilm substrate for shrimp and fry
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Contains 12 nano leaves per pack
Benefits
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Natural Stress Relief: Mimics blackwater environments, significantly reducing stress for delicate species like Bettas, Apistogrammas, and Wild Discus.
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Shrimp & Fry Nutrition: Serves as a long-lasting food source by hosting beneficial microbial biofilm that baby shrimp and fish fry feed on continuously.
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Disease Prevention: Natural humic substances help protect delicate fish slime coats and egg clutches from fungal infections.
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Water Conditioning: Gently lowers pH and buffers soft water setups naturally without harsh chemical additives.
Suitable For
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Freshwater nano aquariums and small aquascapes
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Dwarf shrimp (Neocaridina & Caridina species)
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Bettas, Gouramis, Cichlids, and Tetras
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Freshwater crayfish, snails, and tadpoles
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Aquarium fish breeding and egg-hatching setups
Directions for Use
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Add 1–2 Nano Catappa Leaves per 10–30 litres of aquarium water directly into the tank.
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The leaves will float initially for 24–48 hours before absorbing water and sinking to the substrate bed.
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Replace the leaves every 2 to 3 weeks, or leave them in the tank as they break down into natural grazing mulch for shrimp and bottom dwellers.
What's Included
Specifications
| Feature |
Details |
| Brand |
Hobby |
| Product Name |
Nano Catappa Leaves |
| Quantity |
12 Leaves |
| Recommended Tank Size |
Up to 50 Litres (10–30L per leaf) |
| Material |
100% Natural Dried Catappa Tree Leaves |
| Environment |
Freshwater Aquariums & Shrimp Tanks |
Why Use Nano Catappa Leaves?
Standard-sized Catappa leaves can quickly overwhelm smaller aquariums, leaching too many tannins at once or taking up excessive substrate space. Hobby Nano Catappa Leaves are perfectly proportioned for nano tanks, delivering all the natural health benefits and biofilm-building properties in a compact size.
