Indian Almond Leaves – Nature’s Tea Bags for Shrimp Tanks 🌿🫖

Scientific Name: Terminalia catappa

🍂 Shrimp Serenity in Leaf Form

Turn your aquarium into a lush forest floor with Indian Almond Leaves, also known as Catappa leaves—the original botanical multitaskers! These broad, earthy-hued leaves release tannins, flavonoids, and humic acids into the water, creating blackwater conditions that mimic your shrimp’s wild roots.

Perfect for reducing stress, aiding molts, and boosting shrimp immunity, they also form a biofilm buffet as they break down—delighting shrimplets, snails, and all bottom-grazers alike. Plus, their crinkled textures make excellent hideouts and breeding zones.

🌿 What to Expect:

• Whole dried leaves, about 6–10" long, rich brown in color

• Begin to soften and release tannins within hours

• Break down over 2–3 weeks, forming shrimp-friendly detritus

• Naturally lower pH and reduce harmful bacteria

💧 How to Use:

• Rinse or briefly boil to remove surface dust

• Use 1 leaf per 5–10 gallons depending on desired tint

• Replace when mostly decomposed

🦐 Why You’ll Love Them:

✅ Encourages biofilm and microbial growth for grazing
✅ Supports immune health and molting success
✅ Great for shrimp breeding and fry survival
✅ Adds a warm, earthy aesthetic to aquascapes
✅ A staple in shrimp-keeping for a reason!

🎁 Bonus Tip:

To make a quick healing tea for sick or stressed shrimp, boil a leaf for 5 minutes, let it cool, and pour the tannin-rich liquid directly into your tank! Instant shrimp spa. 🌰🛀