{"product_id":"fritz-catappa-tea-bags","title":"Fritz Catappa Tea Bags","description":"\u003cp\u003eFritz Catappa Tea Bags deliver all the benefits of Indian almond leaves in a mess-free, ready-to-use bag you can drop into the tank or filter. Each bag steeps out tannins and humic substances that tint the water, lower pH, and create a soothing blackwater environment for betta, shrimp, and soft-water fish. 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\u003eIndian almond (Catappa) leaf benefits in a mess-free tea bag\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleases tannins and humic acids for a natural blackwater look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGently lowers pH and softens the water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnhances coloration and encourages spawning behavior\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd directly to the aquarium or drop into the filter\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\u003eUse one bag per 10 gallons (38 L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAdd directly to the aquarium or into the filter\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReplace monthly, or when the bag has decomposed\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 (Catappa tea bags)\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%;\"\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;\"\u003eMade in USA\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\u003ePrefer whole leaves? Try \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-catappa-leaves-10pk\"\u003eFritz Catappa Leaves\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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\u003eHow many bags do I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOne bag per 10 gallons; add to the tank or filter.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long does a bag last?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAbout a month, or until the bag has broken down.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it tint the water?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes, into a natural tea color that soft-water fish and shrimp prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fritz","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48079595765979,"sku":"11121","price":9.9,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/catappateabags2508x550_1000_1083_s.png?v=1784131596","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/fritz-catappa-tea-bags","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}