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SunGrow 50 pcs Catappa Indian Almond Leaves – 2” Water Conditioner for Betta Fish Tank, Aquarium Leaf for Fish Breeding, Shrimp, Goldfish, Guppy & Frogs

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Pattern Name: 50 Leaves


Features

  • Give a peaceful home to your betta --- When fish are given a homely ambiance, they tend to grow stronger. By creating ideal water conditions, we assure that they can prosper. The Indian Almond leaves are considered to have beneficial properties and increase fish appetite.
  • Have a breeding pet? Add catappa --- The tropical fishes create bubble nests using a floating leaf to anchor their bubbles. So, if your tank has a breeding tetra, guppy, platies, molly, cichlid or shrimps, just add these leaves and see them anchoring their eggs over IAL. That is a sight to behold.
  • Have a breeding pet? Add catappa --- The tropical fishes create bubble nests using a floating leaf to anchor their bubbles. So, if your tank has a breeding tetra, guppy, platies, molly, cichlid or shrimps, just add these leaves and see them anchoring their eggs over IAL. That is a sight to behold.
  • Smaller leaves, easier portion control --- Each packet contains 50 leaves measuring around 2-inches high which is a great value for money. Smaller Catappa leaves make for easier portion control and a good way to slowly introduce your pet to a new surrounding especially for smaller fishes in smaller tanks.
  • Adds beauty to nano tanks, small bowls and jars --- The Catappa leaves from SunGrow are unprocessed so you know what goes into your tank. They look pretty in a nano tank and add aesthetic beauty to your planted tank. You may even add these in individual betta jars or bowls.

Description

Shrimps, copepods, sparkling gouramis, cory cats, and oscars love it. Some of them use it as a feeding dish. A few hide behind it and take turns sleeping in the shade of the leaf. Some will make a hammock out of it and sleep on top of it. Watch your mystery snail wear it as a hat. The water in our country ranges from 4.3 to 5.3, and these tropical or freshwater fish want a slightly neutral pH range (6.0 - 8.0). The low pH level can adversely affect them, whereas the high pH level might curl their fins. Even frequent fluctuations in pH levels cause lethargy and stress. The Ketapang leaves from SunGrow strengthen fish scales. If you have breeding fish, Mini Catappa leaves also serve to provide fish with a secure place to anchor their eggs. These fish create bubble nests and use this floating leaf to create them. Since you are using real leaves, you don’t have to worry about artificial coloring that may be present in bottled form. If you want to beautify your tank with Catappa leaves, it is advisable that you place low-light plants such as anubias, Java fern, and Amazon sword. Install driftwood so that the fish have their own privacy. It is ready to use the moment you receive it in the mail. Just place a few leaves in your tank and only separate them when they disintegrate. Catappa leaves release compounds that possess antibacterial properties, aiding in water clarification by inhibiting microbial growth. They serve as a natural food source for aquatic organisms, providing essential nutrients and promoting overall health in aquatic environments. They release tannins that mimic habitats, encouraging natural behaviors in fish, such as foraging and breeding, and creating a stress-free ambiance. Catappa leaves release tannins, reducing water hardness and pH, facilitating shell shedding in crustaceans like shrimp, supporting healthy molting. Each leaf measures around 2” and is great for smaller tanks. They make it easier to control the amount of tea water you wish to introduce into your aquarium. The leaves release beneficial compounds, aiding frogs by creating a natural environment that supports their well-being, growth, and reproduction. Catappa leaves release tannins and compounds that mimic shrimp's natural habitat, promoting health, coloration, molting, and breeding in shrimp tanks. Catappa leaves aid hermit crabs by creating a softer substrate and mimicking their native habitat, supporting their well-being and shell health. Catappa leaves release bioactive compounds, creating betta-friendly water conditions that reduce stress and enhance color. SunGrow is your go-to source, the one-stop pet shop that offers everyday products for your dogs, cats, shrimps, betta fish, hermit crabs, birds, reptiles, rabbits, and others. Explore our store to know more! Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store Visit the Store

Brand: SunGrow


Liquid Volume: 10 gallons


Item Weight: 10 g


Item Form: Sheets


Unit Count: 50 Count


Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 2 x 2 x 0.1 inches; 0.35 ounces


Item model number ‏ : ‎ IAL-01


Date First Available ‏ : ‎ May 26, 2016


Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ SunGrow


Best Sellers Rank: #2,748 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies) #10 in Aquarium Water Treatments


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Customer Reviews: 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (6,365)


Brand Name: SunGrow


Unit Count: 50 Count


Manufacturer: SunGrow


UPC: 791043303936


Included Components: Indian Almond Catappa Leaves


Item Type Name: Indian Almond Catappa Leaves


Model Number: IAL-01


Manufacturer Part Number: IAL-01


Liquid Volume: 10 gallons


Item Weight: 10 g


Item Form: Sheets


Pet Type: Amphibian, Fish, Reptile


Target Species: fish, shrimp


Allergen Information: Allergen-Free


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  • amazing!
Pattern Name: 50 Leaves
Amazing. Healed my little girls fin rot! I wasnt even aware she had it, tbh, but once I added these I noted her fins were so much bigger and healthier looking. It lead me to do some research and I realized she had it. She has definitely been healthier and more active since adding around 5 leaves to her tank. 🫶💙 I was definitely suspicious of what the other reviews claimed, but its all true! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2026 by Mika Lewis

  • The leaves will turn RED once soaked in water! Great product!
Pattern Name: 50 Leaves
I have a 10 gallon tank. It is well filtered and heated. I condition the water and add beneficial bacteria. I do water changes every two weeks and nearly a full change each month. I also have four different species of plants. I have a female betta and one female danio ( I had 3 danios, but the female betta killed them. She has lived peacefully with the third danio for weeks in account of the danio swims super fast, so the betta gave up. Also they are both happy and healthy.) Good, now that we have a little backstory, let me tell you my experience with these almond leaves. When I first received the package, the leaves were lovely in shape and were not too fragile. They held their form well. I put seven leaves in the tank. The package said 10 leaves for 12 gallons but I have a 10 gallon. Immediately my curious betta examined the leaves. She continues to attempt to eat the stem, possibly because it resembles her feeding tongs. My betta was glass surfing because a plant was dying in my tank and had gone unnoticed. I purchased these leaves to hopefully reduce the stress of the ammonia spike that had happened previously. Immediately after adding the leafs I see a change in attitude and she is playful and relaxed. My danio doesn't really care, but I know this meant a lot for my betta. At first, the leaves do not match the color of the leaves advertised. I wasn't very worried about what the color would be when they arrived, I was more worried about the fragility of them considering they're dried leaves coming in the mail. Like I said they arrived safely and have wonderful form. After 8 hours of them still floating at the top, I decided to flip them over. To which most of them sank within 30 seconds. The package label stated that I could use 20 to 30 leaves in a 12 gallon tank if a stronger color was desired. I was using these leaves for medicinal reasons. I had initially thought that adding too many leaves could be toxic. I will keep this in mind for the future. I took a final picture after 3 days of leaves in a ten gallon. I can see a light coloration in the water and the leaves now have a vibrant red-brown color. Great value for my money, and well worth the buy. I will be purchasing again in the future. It's unfortunate that so many people were not patient enough with the product. Many reviews that I saw on here were about how the leaves didn't match the color in the picture. Their loss! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2020 by Rachel

  • Mini size! Great for betta fish
Pattern Name: 50 Leaves
Theres a lot in here they're very small though! They're mini size. So when online somewhere it says to add 1-2 to your tank, they usually mean the giant hand sized leaves, and you can & should do a few more of these mini ones. They make a great leaf litter look. Betta fish love them!
Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2026 by jameson

  • No desired effects + April 2024 Review
10/10/2023: I bought this product "100pc Catappa IAL Leaves" on September 18, 2023. Safe to say I've used this product (multiple leaves) over the course of a month for both my tanks. It does work as hides for my ghost shrimp and they love to graze on it, BUT- it does NOT have the desired effects! No tannins! I tried making a tannin extract with multiple leaves in a small glass container with BOILING water, as I've done before with larger leaves that came from Vietnam (home country). Wanna know the results? No tannins! The Vietnamese leaves were also catappa leaves, and they leaked tannins, tons of them! I boiled both types of leaves to rid of pests, but I am absolutely FLOORED with the SunGrow product! I love the tannin effect, this product has not been the greatest. Next time anyone I know goes to Vietnam, I'll be sure to ask them to take more catappa leaves instead of buying from here again. 4/26/2024: hello again. I've had these ins forage for a while and decided to bring them out again, to try it again to see if time had affected the product(s). The first time I used these was the review above. It never leaked significant amounts of tannins, or any at all. My previous time was boiling (again), but I had incorporated boiling with a pot for several minutes with a large amount of water. It took a long time for the leaves to boil down and change color, but when it did, it looked like the color of the leaves from Vietnam. I added more water (not necessary) and waited more, the water had become tannic after a long time of waiting! After a while, I was able to pour it into my tank (carefully and after it cooled!!!!) and the tank had changed very nicely! This time, today, I'm just putting it into a small pot of water with some leaves. I can already smell the tea lol, and the leaves' color has changed drastically, though the water isn't stained yet. The method I'm using now is a DIY Blackwater extract, aka tannin extract. My goal is to achieve the same effects as the first successful time. lol I can already see the tannins coming out. Uh, what I wanted to say was, if it doesn't seem fresh enough or "work" for you, please consider making a backwater/tannin extract with these leaves. They will break down in the boiling water eventually, causing tannins to leak. You might have to wait a long time though. I'm already about 5-15minutes into boiling these "stale" ones I got the first time around. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023 by Lyra Kitsune

  • Works for fin rot on bettas
Pattern Name: 50 Leaves
Giving this a 5 star review! Our betta had the beginning look of fin rot. I added 6 of these leaves, with dosed aquarium salt to his 5.5 gallon, and the fin rot is gone. The water didn’t turn as brown as I thought it would. There is no smell, and nothing to clean. Very easy, just threw in a bunch of these leaves and my sweet betta looks great after 24 hours! This is a good quality catappa leaf, though the leaves are small and you may want to add more than the amount recommended on the packaging. Made my betta healthy again without having to buy expensive medicine. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on November 12, 2025 by Chana V

  • This is such an amazing stuff highly recommend
Oh my gosh I love this stuff including my betta fish, And it really helps with the water making it perfect for the betta fish and his health, And it's truly easy to use I just put it straight into my tank and allow it to do what it needs to do, And it lasts a long time, This stuff is so safe and so beneficial for your fish tank and your plants. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2026 by Heather potts

  • I need bigger leaves
Pattern Name: 50 Leaves
A good price and you get a lot of tiny leaves. No smell, didnt kill anything, and the plants in the tank are unaffected. However the water seemed a little too clear considering how many were added to the tank over the course of a few weeks to see a change. I kept some in a little sauce cup of water for a few days just to test if they do work, and they did.. I may just need to get bigger leaves from somewhere else. But they're easy enough to use and my fish is still healthy ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 2, 2026 by Heather

  • Very effective. Boil the leaves then add then to the water after cooling down.
Pattern Name: 50 Leaves
Bettas love this a lot makes the water a color that gives comfort for bettas like their habitats and has a lot of good minerals and good stuff for your fish and plants. Don't add too many leaves. Depends how many gallons your tank has.
Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2026 by A.H

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