Description
Organic Catappa Indian Almond Leaves: The Indian Almond Leaf is said to help in the process of shrimp breeding by providing a beneficial spot for bacteria to grow that young shrimp can feed on. When the leaves are left in the tank a multitude of microorganisms will begin to colonize the leave and break it down. These microorganisms create a biofilm which is the preferred food source for shrimp, especially shrimplets. The Indian Almond leaf also release compounds that have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. This helps the shrimp fight off many parasites. The leaf can be left in the tank until it is fully broken down, most often the stem is left behind and is the only thing that will need to be removed. Allowing the leaf to break down in the aquarium will have no harmful impacts on your tank.
A common myth about the Indian Almond Leaf is that their benefits only come from their tannins. This view has been proven to be false. Humic acids this is including tannins do offer great benefits, Tannins offer many bacterial properties and are a component in many herbs. Almost any source of tannins will benefit an aquatic environment.
Benefits of using IAL / Catappa leaves in your shrimp tank:
- Creates a natural water environment for freshwater shrimp
- Enhances the natural color
- Provides biofilm grazing
- Aids the molting process, helping reduce mortality rate during this stage
- Contains acids and tannins which have anti-bacterial and anti-fungal properties, preventing bacteria and diseases
- Stimulates breeding
- Relieves stress
- Mildly reduces pH
Indian Almond Leaves / Catappa Leaves have also long been used in home remedies as well as in aquariums. They are used to treat a variety of ailments in a number of countries around the world, included scabies and leprosy in India, internal parasites in the Philippines and colic in South America. So they are widely recognized as possessing excellent medicinal properties.
A word of caution, if you are new to using Indian Almond leaves start slowly with one leaf per 10 gallons, as to many leaves can prove to be toxic. A serious overdose would have to happen, however it is always better safe than losing your prized shrimp!
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