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Indian almond leaves are also known as catappa leaves. These leaves are an essential part of breeding and keeping freshwater shrimp. Although, they are also beneficial to bettas, Apistogrammas and Corydoras species for their healing properties and ability to lower the pH.
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When asked, “What is the most essential part to a successful shrimp tank?” we will always respond with three key factors: leaf matter, java moss, and a piece of driftwood. As far as leaf matter goes, there are many options. We have been using Indian Almond Leaves (IAL) exclusively in our tanks since 2010. We have experienced their benefits, including antibacterial properties, antifungal properties, additional hiding places and most importantly a constant food source for shrimplets.
Often times, hobbyists will use Indian Almond Leaves to simulate black water conditions. They do this to simulate the natural environment of the specific shrimp or fish that is being kept. IAL's help lower the Ph in aquariums due to the release of humic acid and tannins into the water column (this will change the color of the aquarium water). Tannins are what will help fight and sometimes treat both bacterial and fungal problems in the aquarium. Some say, IAL are a great source of calcium as well and will aid in the fertility of the shrimp or fish.
With all this being said, Flip Aquatics will continue to use Indian Almond Leaves in the future year as an essential part of breeding shrimp. Also, Indian Almond Leaves do have many common names including: Ketapang Leaves, Tropical Almond Leaves, Sweet Almond Leaves, Wild Almond Leaves, Sea Almond Leaves, Catappa Leaves, etc.
Nice quality leafs for my shrimp...
The almonds leaves do their job. Glad I bought them. Thanks
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Very high quality Almond leaves. Definitely get what you pay for in this order. 100% reccomend this product!
Will be putting in my BN pleco tank for the babies
Indian Almond Leaves - 3 Sizes
I bought them for my son. He has a beautiful aquarium. And these leaves were a gift for him.
They are great. Shrimp love them.
Indian Almond Leaves - 3 Sizes
Nice big almond leaves perfect for my tank! I didn’t boil them I just threw them in there and worked good! Next time I use them I will boil and put the tannin water in tank!
Thanks flip aquatics for another great product delivered!!
I have several small shrimp bowls and jars. I also have a 55 gallon with various tetras and endlers. I felt I needed leaf litter to finish it. These leaves did exactly what I needed in each tank.
I used a leaf hole punch for the smaller enclosures, but just broke up larger pieces for the 55 gallon.
Got just the right amount of tannins to get the look I felt was missing. I believe the fish and shrimp appreciate it.
HIghtly recommend Flip Aquatics!!!!
Great quality. Thank you.
Indian Almond Leaves - 3 Sizes
Perfectly packed no broken ones and great quality. My shrimp, snails and fish all luv the Almond Leaves.
Leaves came in good condition. snails and plecos loved munching on them
These are great! I was concered because I have read that they will fall apart only days after putting them in the tank. I just floated mine dry and they have been in there for 2+ weeks. My fish love them and they don't release too many tanins into my 10g or 20g.
Amazing almond leaves, their gigantic !
Great product and service
Indian Almond Leaves Large - 10 Pack
Very happy. All Almond leaves were healthy, uniform, & huge. Will last me along time. Also purchased shrimp from Flip, & most So far are doing well. The yellow ones in particular are very nice. They were all small, but are growing already, & are out & about eating. They seem to enjoy all the moss, algae, & feedings of Bacter AE, & Shrimp Baby. Shipping was fast, no DOA, Excellent boxing, & also a heat pad. Thank you FLIP AQUADICS
I was so worried because ups delivered a day late. But all my new babies came healthy and energetic and are doing great 👍. Planning next order already. I only get my fish from Flips ❤️
Indian Almond Leaves Large - 10 Pack
They are leaves and the have the qualities that leaves have.
My shrimp love them
Excellent product and great customer service will be buying more products
My shrimp loves these almond leaves. Ready to get my Bettas to breeding. Thanks so much!!!
The leaves arrived quickly and in excellent condition, and I look forward to using them in a new shrimp-containing aquarium or two later this year.
We love our shrimp, we have ordered twice. These shrimp are wonderful they are healthy and so much fun to watch. We plan to order more!
I received my almond leaves today and they are in perfect shape and quality. These leaves are big enough to where I can cut them in half to use in my 10 gal tank so I'm very happy about that. Definitely recommend these leaves if you are raising shrimp. Flip Aquatics is the place, awesome service and great bunch of people.
Thank you.
A perfectly good set of leaves. I think I might prefer catappa but that's personal preference. They arrived quickly, are a nice size, and make both my betta and cories happy :)
Purchased some Indian Almond leaves and Alder cones from my lfs and some from Amazon, but for some reason it never tinted the water or lower the PH. I’ve purchased these from Flip Aquactics in the past and the work great everytime.
Definitely worth the money. They were way bigger than ones I had gotten from a previous seller. Love the quality and service this store provides every time
