Swell Dried Indian Almond Catappa Nuts

What are Swell Dried Indian Almond Catappa Nuts?

Swell Dried Indian Almond Catappa Nuts are 100% natural and sustainably harvested. These versatile botanicals can be used in both aquariums and reptile vivariums, helping to create a more natural and enriching environment for your pets.

When added to an aquarium, Catappa Nuts offer several benefits, including:

• Supplying important humins that aquatic plants use to grow
• Naturally tinting water, creating a ‘blackwater effect’ that simulates wild-like conditions
• Gently decreasing pH, making water more suitable for certain fish and invertebrates
• Releasing natural tannins with anti-microbial properties, promoting better health and vitality
• Providing a surface for biofilm and microfauna to develop, offering a natural food source for shrimp, small fish, and crabs

In reptile and amphibian vivariums, Catappa Nuts can also be useful for:

• Adding a natural aesthetic that enhances your terrarium or bioactive setup
• Creating hiding spots and enrichment opportunities for small reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates
• Encouraging natural behaviors such as foraging and climbing
• Slowly breaking down and contributing to the nutrient cycle in bioactive enclosures

How do I add Swell Dried Indian Almond Catappa Nuts?

For aquariums: Prior to placing Catappa Nuts in your tank, it’s a good idea to boil them in fresh water. This will remove any lingering bacteria and waterlog them, increasing the chances that they’ll sink when added. Once cooled and strained, place them directly in your aquarium. They will gradually release tannins and beneficial compounds over time. Replace once they begin to break down.

For vivariums/terrariums: Simply rinse the nuts in fresh water before use and place them directly into your enclosure. They can be arranged as decorative elements, enrichment items, or left to naturally decompose as part of a bioactive cleanup crew cycle.

As a natural product, Catappa Nuts won’t last forever and will slowly start to break down. This pack contains 8 Catappa Nuts, perfect for use across multiple aquariums or vivariums.