Hobby Nano Catappa Leaves

What are Hobby Catappa Leaves?

Hobby Catappa Leaves are 100% natural and sustainably harvested from large tropical catappa trees. The leaves of these trees, as well as their bark, has anti-bacterial properties and is widely used to treat common bacterial ailments, as well as heal superficial injuries like bites or transportation wounds.

Catappa Leaves, like other botanicals, have a number of other benefits when placed inside an aquarium, including:

• Gives your aquarium a natural, ‘blackwater’ look that simulates wild-like conditions
• Supply important humins that plants use to grow
• Gently decrease pH, making water more suitable for certain species
• Tanning agents released have anti-microbial properties, promoting better health and vitality
• Serve as a breeding ground for microfauna readily eaten by small predatory fish, shrimps, and crabs

How do I use Catappa Leaves in an aquarium?

Prior to placing Catappa Leaves in your aquarium, it’s a good idea to boil them in fresh water. This will remove any lingering bacteria and waterlog them, increasing the chances that it’ll sink when you finally add them to your aquarium.

After boiling your Catappa Leaves, strain them and then add them to your aquarium – one leaf is sufficient for approximately 50 litres of water. If pre-boiled, or left for a day or two, the Catappa Leaves will sink and start to release humins and tanning agents.

As natural products, Catappa Leaves won’t last forever and after two to three weeks they will start to break down and lose their effectiveness. It’s recommended that you replace your Catappa Leaves once they start to break down. This pack contains approximately 12 leaves.