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product_id: 256409130
title: "Shrimp Indian Almond Catappa Leaves, Provide Shelter and Food in Fish Aquarium Tank, Additional Source, Perfect for Breeding and Hiding (Mini (2\", 50 Leaves))"
brand: "sungrow"
price: "13280CFA"
currency: XOF
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Sun Grow"
url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/256409130-shrimp-indian-almond-catappa-leaves-provide-shelter-and-food-in
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region: Senegal
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# Water conditioning & pH balance 50 raw Indian Almond leaves Natural shrimp food & shelter Shrimp Indian Almond Catappa Leaves, Provide Shelter and Food in Fish Aquarium Tank, Additional Source, Perfect for Breeding and Hiding (Mini (2", 50 Leaves))

**Brand:** sungrow
**Price:** 13280CFA
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🦐 Elevate your shrimp tank with nature’s secret weapon!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shrimp Indian Almond Catappa Leaves, Provide Shelter and Food in Fish Aquarium Tank, Additional Source, Perfect for Breeding and Hiding (Mini (2", 50 Leaves)) by sungrow
- **How much does it cost?** 13280CFA with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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## Best For

- sungrow enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted sungrow brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Rustic Aesthetic Upgrade:** Adds warm amber hues to your tank, creating a unique, tropical rainforest vibe.
- • **Dual-Action Functionality:** Provides both a nutritious grazing source and a secure hiding spot for all shrimp life stages.
- • **Water Clarity & Health Booster:** Releases natural compounds that prevent fin rot and maintain crystal-clear aquarium water.
- • **Authentic Raw Indian Almond Leaves:** 50 handpicked, unprocessed leaves for premium quality and natural benefits.
- • **Shrimp’s Natural Habitat Recreated:** Mimics mountain stream environments to boost shrimp breeding and reduce stress.

## Overview

SunGrow Shrimp Indian Almond Catappa Leaves offer 50 premium, raw leaves that replicate shrimp’s natural habitat, promoting breeding, health, and stress reduction. These leaves serve as both a nutritious food source and a safe shelter, while naturally conditioning water to prevent fin rot and maintain clarity. Perfect for all shrimp life stages, they also add a rustic, tropical aesthetic to any aquarium.

## Description

Product Description How to Detect Fin Melt? If your fish is living in poor water conditions, stress, and inconsistent feeding, they will end up falling sick. If your betta is unwell, you may notice physical and behavioral changes. In the early stages, the edges of your fish’s fins will start to discolor causing red, black, brown or white edges. Fins and tails will begin to fray and small pieces will fall off leaving a ragged edge. It will spread uniformly from the top of the body to the tail area. If it gets severe, it makes it harder for your betta to swim, making him less active than normal. It is important to be sure your betta has tail melt and not a physical tear as you don’t want to medicate an otherwise fine fish. Regular water changes along with catappa leaves keep your tank clear. Overcrowding and uncycled water are other common causes of inadequate water quality. Therefore, it is crucial that your betta’s aquarium water is clear and heated, and there is plenty of room to roam. Adequate size for single betta is 5-gallons and the smaller the tank, the water quality will affect quickly. Smaller tanks will, therefore, need water changes often, sometimes every 3-4 days. Ideal Conditions for Betta Fish As fin melt is most commonly caused by poor water quality, it is important to know the ideal living conditions for a betta. Betta fish prefers a pH that is neutral (7.0) with an ideal range of 6.8-7.4, and the temperature range should be between 78°F - 81°F. Once the temperature begins to drop below 78°F or water condition levels get too high or too low, betta fish will become stressed and they will become weak. Get a reliable pH test kit and a thermometer to check the levels in your betta tank at least once or twice per week to proactively monitor your aquatic pet’s ambiance. How to Use Catappa Leaves Dosage: Drop 12 leaves per 12 gallons / 50 liters. The leaf will settle down only after 1 to 2 days. Always rinse before use, even after boiling or soaking. By the way, a "post-boil soak" in freshwater for about half an hour is a recommended step. To make this process quick, boil for 5 to 10 minutes before adding to the tank. Please change these leaves during your weekly water change or when fully dissolved. When the SunGrow Catappa Leaves are placed in your betta tank, they may initially float until they become waterlogged. Over time, these leaves will release elements that turn the water a yellowish-brown color which mimics the fish’s blackwater habitat in their native ambience. Indian almond leaves are also great for speeding up the breeding process. The most common and direct way to use Indian almond leaves is to simply drop them into your fish’s tank and let them do their job. If you want the catappa leaves to release their properties more quickly, tear them into pieces. You can either take out the leaves or allow them to remain in the tank until they are eaten up by your aquatic pets. For aquarists who do not prefer the look of the water, they can boil and soak them separately and then add the leaves to the aquarium water. Rustic Addition to your Aquarium Décor With a deep reddish-brown hue and hints of orange and yellow, the SunGrow Indian Almond Leaves adds a charmingly rustic appeal to your underwater habitat. As many aquatic plants are usually in shades of green, the 2” long catappa leaves bring diversity, contrast, and artistry to your tank’s appearance.

Review: Good clean product - Two packs of leaves, vacuum sealed to keep fresh - great as I only want to use one at a time. I put the leaf into boiling water to help it sink and the shrimp seem to love it, they have been crawling all over it. Product looks good in the tank. No signs of disease or damage.
Review: Amazing, Also helps to keep the water clear - Amazing! These not only provide hiding spots for all the critters in the tank but as they break down they release chemicals that help to break down algee and keep the water clear. I have some my main two tanks and I use the others in enclosed ecosystems without pumps and so far I'm a month in and the water remains crystal clear.

## Features

- Creates Conducive Ambiance for Shrimps --- Several breeds of shrimp have habitats in mountain streams surrounded by overhanging trees and brush, making the area abundant in fallen leaves and plant debris. Adding Shrimp leaves to their tank mimics their original habitat and gives them the privacy for reproducing. A must-have for all shrimp breeders, these provide a secure shelter for grown up shrimps and a convenient hiding spot for baby shrimps.
- Delicious Treat for Your Shrimps --- A few days after you place the shrimp leaves in the tank, they will slowly settle down to the bottom. As they settle, they soften on which shrimp love to graze on. This food provides a balanced diet and aids in building your shrimp’s system. Shrimp love this delicious treat and will eat the leaves right down to the skeleton.
- Raw Shrimp Leaves --- For the most beneficial addition to your shrimp tank, the SunGrow Shrimp Leaves are a good choice. While products available in the market may or may not be authentic, the medium catappa leaves are unprocessed. They vary in size with lengths of 4-7” (10-18 cm). If you have a smaller tank or varying size tanks, you can tear up the larger leaves into smaller pieces.
- A Must-Have for Shrimp Keepers --- These Indian Almond leaves are essential in keeping your shrimp happy. These leaves have beneficial properties that help in calming your shrimp (particularly important if you are introducing more or moving them).
- Handpicked for Optimum Quality --- If you pick the leaves outside, you cannot be sure of the quality they might have. The catappa leaves are carefully selected for authenticity. PREPARATION: Before placing the product in the aquarium, rinse before use, even after boiling or soaking. A "post-boil soak" in fresh water is a recommended step, too.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| ASIN | B07QS9YX28 |
| Age Range Description | All Life Stages |
| Age range (description) | All Life Stages |
| Allergen Information | Allergen-Free |
| Animal Food Diet Type | Raw |
| Animal Food Ingredient Claim | Organic |
| Benefits | Creates ideal shrimp habitat, natural food source, promotes breeding & health |
| Best Sellers Rank | 6,496 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) 116 in Aquarium Fish Food |
| Brand | SunGrow |
| Brand Name | SunGrow |
| Breed Recommendation | All Breed Sizes |
| Container Type | Bag |
| Country Of Origin | Malaysia |
| Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 3,079 Reviews |
| Dog Breed Size | Small |
| Flavour | Unflavoured |
| Included Components | Shrimp Indian Almond Catappa Leaves |
| Item Form | Raw Leaves |
| Item Shape | Leaves |
| Item Type Name | Indian Almond Catappa Leaves |
| Item Weight | 9.8 Grams |
| Item form | Raw Leaves |
| Manufacturer | Luffy Pets Collection |
| Manufacturer Part Number | MF01 |
| Model Number | MF01 |
| Number of Items | 50 |
| Occasion | Birthday |
| Pet Type | Fish |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Aquarium decoration, Food source, Breeding encouragement, Water conditioning |
| Special Features | Creates Tropical Rainforest Environment, Fin Rot Prevention, Induces Breeding, Source of Food, Water Conditioning |
| Special Ingredients | Indian Almond Leaves (Catappa) |
| Special ingredients | Indian Almond Leaves (Catappa) |
| Specific Uses For Product | Reproduction and Nursing, Food Source, Breeding, Shelter, Hiding, pH Balance, Foraging |
| Specific uses for product | Reproduction and Nursing, Food Source, Breeding, Shelter, Hiding, pH Balance, Foraging |
| Target Species | Fish |
| UPC | 735899171110 |
| Unit Count | 50.0 count |

## Product Details

- **Age range (description):** All Life Stages
- **Brand:** SunGrow
- **Flavour:** Unflavoured
- **Item form:** Raw Leaves
- **Specific uses for product:** Reproduction and Nursing, Food Source, Breeding, Shelter, Hiding, pH Balance, Foraging

## Images

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## Questions & Answers

**Q: Do you have to take these out the tank, after time or can you leave them in the tank permanently**
A: I think everyone has their own opinions on whether to leave them in permanently,

In my experience I just left them in I change some of them occasionally,
the last ones I put in have been in there for at least a month if not longer 
Hope this helps 😊

**Q: Will the reduce the PH of my 125l tank by many degrees?**
A: Not much at all stick to about 4 at a time

**Q: What is the benefit in boiling the leaf? Thankyou**
A: Boiling removes the tanning  from the leaf great for rearing  froggs

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good clean product
*by C***N on 7 February 2025*

Two packs of leaves, vacuum sealed to keep fresh - great as I only want to use one at a time. I put the leaf into boiling water to help it sink and the shrimp seem to love it, they have been crawling all over it. Product looks good in the tank. No signs of disease or damage.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Amazing, Also helps to keep the water clear
*by H***H on 22 May 2025*

Amazing! These not only provide hiding spots for all the critters in the tank but as they break down they release chemicals that help to break down algee and keep the water clear. I have some my main two tanks and I use the others in enclosed ecosystems without pumps and so far I'm a month in and the water remains crystal clear.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Excellent item
*by L***E on 1 November 2025*

Excellent item, would recommend great price. Quick delivery

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*Last updated: 2026-11-12*