SunGrow Betta Leaves, 8”, 10 Pcs Beneficial Large Catappa Indian Almond Leaves for Overall Development in Fish Tank Aquarium, Water Conditioner Leaves Lower pH
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Product Description
SunGrow Betta Leaves are rich in tannin and humic acids that make for healthier, happier, more reproductive Betta fish. It transforms any tank into an Amazonian environment, perfect for Bettas to thrive and breed.
Catappa
Our SunGrow Betta Leaves are collected with great care. Only naturally fallen leaves are selected and any signs of breakage or discoloration will render that leaf below our standards.
The selected leaves will then go through a strict sterilisation process to clear any debris or impurites, then naturally dried and sealed packed before delivery.
Food Source
They serve as a primary food source for aquatic organisms, providing essential nourishment and promoting overall well-being in aquatic environments.
Clears Water
Catappa leaves release compounds that possess cleansing properties, aiding in water clarification by inhibiting microbial growth.
Promoted Reproduction
Encourage Betta fish reproduction by releasing tannins that reduce stress, enhance water conditions, and create an ideal breeding environment.
Stabilizes pH levels
Help stabilize pH levels in Betta aquariums by releasing beneficial tannins, creating a balanced, healthier water environment for the fish.
SunGrow Betta Leaves have been known to keep Betta’s skin and scales hard, smooth and slippery. Having well-maintained scales and skin helps Bettas avoid injuries and recover faster. SunGrow Betta Leaves also provides fishes with cover and a place to build a nest for their eggs.
Frogs
Catappa leaves release compounds that possess cleansing properties, aiding in water clarification by inhibiting microbial growth.
Shrimps
Release tannins and compounds that mimic shrimp’s primary habitat, promoting well-being, coloration, shedding, and breeding in shrimp tanks.
Hermit Crabs
Catappa leaves aid hermit crabs by creating a softer substrate and mimicking their primary habitat, supporting their well-being and shell.
Reptiles
Suitable for reptiles too, providing beneficial tannins that enhance water quality, reduce stress, and mimic their primary habitat.
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Key Features
Rich in Tannin and Humic acids
Fast Reading System
Easy to wash and reuse
High Accuracy
Lightweight
Privacy, Shelter and Breeding
Uses
Water Treatment and Breeding
Maintains Habitat Temperature
Supplemental food for fry
Tropical Habitat for Betta
Prevent Washing Food to Filter
Rest, sleep, hide, and breed
Size
8 inches
2.3×1.9in, cable length 39in
1.5 x 2.2 x 2.8 inches
5.2 x 0.7 inches
3 x 4.5 inches
2.28 x 1/81 in, 1.26 x 1.18 in
Components Included
10 Pcs Catappas
4 Suction Cups and 2 Batteries
2 Pcs Sponge Filter
1 Pc Sticker Thermometer
1 Pc Feeding Ring
2 Pack Betta Leaves
Target Species
Frogs, Shrimps, Crabs, Fish
Frogs, Crabs, Fish, Reptiles
Fry & Small Fish
Fish, Amphibian and Reptile
All types of Fish
Fish
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Product Dimensions : 0.28 x 0.16 x 0.04 inches; 1.13 ounces
Item model number : HW-WC02-CLONE28092015
Date First Available : August 23, 2013
Manufacturer : Luffy Pets Collection
ASIN : B00HG1TMIW
Country of Origin : China
Induce Breeding — SunGrow Betta Leaves are a must-have for taking care of Betta fish. They act as a shelter to betta and assist them in spawning. Our leaves also help their skin and scales stay hard and still, smooth and slippery at the same time.
Stress Reliever — Bettas have been known to display improved behavior when SunGrow Betta Leaves are introduced to the tank. Because the leaves create an environment similar to their native habitat, your fish will start interacting with the leaves within the day they are introduced.
For Playing And Hiding — Small shrimps, fry and fishes enjoy swimming through and hiding in the Cholla Wood to feel secure.
For Overall Development — After introducing the SunGrow Betta Leaves, you will notice your tank water changing color to tea color. These miracle leaves contain beneficial elements. Remove the leaves only when they start to disintegrate.
Easy To Use — Just drop a few leaves into your tank. Bettas will start nibbling on the leaves, using them for cover or may even lay eggs on the leaves. 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.
Customers say
Customers love these large Indian Almond Leaves for their size and effectiveness in keeping fish happy. The leaves change the water color to a pretty amber, and customers find them of good quality with amazing longevity. Customers report that their fish are healthy and happy with these leaves, and consider them a decent value for the price point. However, some customers note that the leaves turn the water a sickly-brown color.
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A Real Person –
Nice selection of Indian Almond Leaves
This review is for the large Indian Almond Leaves not the mini. They arrive in a flat plastic bag neatly stacked, each leaf is approximately 8 inches long. It’s supposed to be a pack of 10 but contained 12, no complaints. If you aren’t sure whether to get the mini or the large, I’d suggest getting the large since you can always cut them to the size you want (cuts as easy as paper) especially if you plan on using this as a hammock for your Betta fish to lay on or as a bubble nest canopy.For those new to using the leaves, do be aware that the longer they are left in your tank the more tannins get into the water which (much like tea) will discolor the water a bit. A safe start is to have a cycle of putting a leaf in for a week then taking it out for a week. If you find that your fish are happier with it in and you don’t mind the light brown tint, you can go longer with the in/out cycle or just keep replacing the leaves every week or so. The larger the tank the less noticeable the brown tint will be (to remove the tint, do partial water changes or use activated carbon). If your tank is large enough with a variety of fish and bottom feeders you may find that the leaf dissolves and disappears on its own.Not all Bettas respond to the leaves, but the way they work is that the leaves are rich in compounds that are antibacterial and antifungal so if your Betta is discolored or struggling with finrot or is stressed the leaves can help rectify the issues. Essentially the leaf slowly decomposes, releasing tannins along the way acting as a water conditioner altering the water chemistry (lowers PH and kills bad bacteria). In healthy Bettas this can stimulate breeding (plus fry love to hide among these leaves).Before putting a leaf in your tank rinse it off, even a healthy leaf could contain pesticides. Put the unused leaves in an airtight container and they will last many months. When you first put a leaf in it will float, though you can push it down to rest among other plants or there’s even a Betta leaf suction cup with clip item available on Amazon (called SunGrow Betta Bed Kit) that you can clip your leaf to if you want to force it to sit under the water line to be used as a hammock though can probably rig your own.If you want the tannin benefit without having to worry about changing leaves in your tank, alternatively you can boil the leaves like you would for tea and dump the tannin water in your tank. If your Betta seems stressed or depressed these leaves might just be the thing he needs to perk up, or if you are looking to breed your Betta these leaves will help create the environment needed to stimulate bubble nest making. The recommended leaf dose is 1 of these large 8″ leaves per 12 gallons, so cut the leaf according to your tank size. You don’t want to overdose and shock your fish, better to start small and see how your fish responds to his new leaf toy. It’s worth a try, most Bettas love these leaves even just to play with and nibble on. Enjoy!
Ariel Hackworth –
Love the small leaves
It was exactly what I needed. Love the small leaves. Makes it perfect for adding a few at a time in my 2.5 gallon. My fish Nebula loves it! Now I personally love the tinted look, the more you add, it turns like a tea color. Makes the fish happier and healthier. Has great health benefits.
Jessica –
This is awesome.
This really works wonders for your fish, and it leaves a beautiful color, that really helped with my fishâs color. And also ridding bad bacteria! Even parasites, and also for him to hide and soften the water for more sunlit sculptures, like it really helps with everything, also I followed the reviews and boiled mine back and forth for 10 mins, set it in cold filtered water and even conditioned it before putting it in. Another 15-20 minutes. Really nice and clean leaf. All parasites Gone, because I know they donât like darker water. So my fish is healthy and really chilling out in the summer and if you want to remove the leaf after about a weak, awesome. Itâs nice for breeding, and they love it especially if they glass swim. So itâs a 10/10. I sealed mine in a ziplock bag, because I didnât have a container, so a ziplock will do. I didnât soak for 24 hours, because I wanted the dark color, itâs helps them with parasites. Thanks. My fish is happy with this! Boosted his morale and I hope he has babies!
FiaFlora –
Good but very big- didnât help lower PH
These were a lot bigger than I expected. They are nice and my betta enjoys them, they are just very big. They also havenât helped with lowering the PH, which is disappointing as that is what I got them for. Iâve had them in my tank for two months, and there has been no changes to the PH. My betta does like to lay on them though. If you want these to lower your PH, itâs not worth it, but if you just want a fun thing for your betta theyâre worth it.
Happy Dog Lady –
Blue Boy (not very original name I know) seems very pleased with the addition of these leaves to his tank. More active now!
These are large leaves & none were broken. Some did have some small holes due to insect damage, but it would be unrealistic for all leaves to be perfect as this is a natural product. I only have a 3.5 gal betta tank so I cut my leaves into 4 pieces. Blue Boy (my betta fish) is over a year old & I have noticed that even though he is still very healthy that he has slowed down somewhat & is less active. He has much more energy since I placed the leaf in his tank & he is now as active as when I first purchased him. It has not changed the color of my tank water enough that I see much of a difference. The leaf is still floating after a week in the tank. He seems to like to stay near the leaf & he blows bubble nests all the time now near the leaf. I would think that a fish that leaves in a totally artificial tank (except for the water & pebbles of course) would recognize & be attracted to an item that is natural in origin. He seems to be a happier fish based on the change in his activity level. I noticed a significant improvement in water quality when I performed my 75% water change in my 3.5 gal tank after using these leaves for 4 weeks. There was no odor to the water at all. The water was a very pale tea color which was not very noticeable. There was no slime growth on the silk plants or any algae growth on the tank decor. Overall. it was a much cleaner tank after 4 weeks of using these leaves. I only use a quarter of a leaf in my tank at one time & I change the leaf after 1-2 weeks of use.
Naldo Walker –
Doesnât Release Enough Tannins
After deciding to take better care of my new betta fish, I purchased this brand of what I believed to be Indian almond leaves. However, after using three leaves in my 5-gallon tank, the water hasnât turned brown as expected. Instead, it has given my tank a cloudy appearance similar to a bacteria bloom. I even boiled the leaves and used the boiled water (that I conditioned) in my tank, but it didnât improve. I will not be buying this product again.If you need any further changes, let me know!
LGervais –
These are very nice looking leaves, they are large and not broken.
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Shelby –
I had never given these to my Bettas before. I’ve had several over the years and with each successive fish I’ve tried to make my aquariums more natural and appropriate for my betta. Each successive fish has also lived longer, with my last betta living for four years. I’m optimistic about the lifespan of “Poseiden”, especially now that I’ve learned to make a micro-environment suitable for him.I have a five-gallon Fluval Spec aquarium and it is planted and has petrified wood stone nd cholla wood. I also modified the top so that I have a couple of spider plants growing through the “lid”. He loves to hide amongst the roots, but when I stuck 1/4 of one of these leaves into the roots, he went crazy. He rubs against the leaf portion and darts in and out of the leaves. I’ve never seen a betta as active as this guy has been since I added the leaves.My advice is – if you have a small tank (don’t put a betta in anything less than 5 gallons) get the smaller leaves. In the end I broke these leaves into four sections each. I still put all four into the aquarium, but as a whole leaf, it was just too big.Yes, they discolour the water, but that is absolutely fine. It turns a bit brownish, but to me, that is just how natural water features are when leaves flal into them. I replace the leaves every couple of weeks, before they degrade too much.Tomorrow I’ll be adding a couple of freshwater shrimp and a snail just to keep the algae under control.
Louise Young –
These are slightly smaller than advertised, but still a good product. I always boil them first to ensure I don’t contaminate my tank, and have had no problems. The leaves were solid and decent quality. I did make a mistake once, and put some in a new tank, which wasn’t properly cycled. The nitrate levels rose dramatically and killed some fish. So if you ensure your tank is mature, all should be well.
Debbie –
These larger leaves are great they cover more of the surface