{"product_id":"fritz-catappa-leaves-10pk","title":"Fritz Catappa Leaves 10pk","description":"\u003cp\u003eFritz Catappa Leaves are whole, natural Indian almond leaves that create a blackwater habitat right in your aquarium. As they steep, they release tannins and humic substances that tint the water, gently lower pH, and bring out the best in soft-water fish and shrimp. A hobby favorite for betta, shrimp, and blackwater biotopes. Explore more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater\u003c\/a\u003e care.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhole, natural Terminalia catappa (Indian almond) leaves\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease tannins and humic acids for a natural blackwater look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently lower pH and soften the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvide shelter and spawning sites for fish, shrimp, and fry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhance coloration and encourage natural breeding behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd leaves directly to the aquarium, using roughly one leaf per few gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet them sink and steep; the tint deepens over a few days\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace as the leaves break down and the color fades\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 4px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFritz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBotanical (Indian almond leaves)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eWater Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003ePack\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eBest For\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBetta, shrimp, blackwater tanks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;background:#E3F2FD;font-weight:600;width:40%;\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUSA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePair with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-nature-box\"\u003eFritz Nature Box\u003c\/a\u003e for more botanicals\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition betta water with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-betta-guard-2oz\"\u003eFritz Betta Guard\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse more \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3 style=\"margin:16px 0 6px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stain the water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, the tannins tint the water a natural tea color that soft-water fish and shrimp love.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it shrimp safe?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, shrimp graze on the biofilm the leaves develop.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow many should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eRoughly one leaf per few gallons; adjust to the tint you want.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fritz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48080633200859,"sku":"11114","price":8.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/catappa_leaves.png?v=1766570409","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-catappa-leaves-10pk","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}