Sukh Indian Almond Leaves Aquarium Water Treatment, 30 pc, Large, Catappa

Thirty Indian almond leaves come in this Sukh pack, in mixed sizes with colour listed as brown. The leaves are naturally withered and yellow, a state the brand describes as rich in tannic acid, and using them tints the water slightly brown. After a batch is added, the pH of the tank water can drop to about 6, which is the number to check against before you buy.

Do these leaves suit your tank?

Check the pH first, because the brand states the leaves can bring water down to about 6, and tanks kept at a higher level will shift when leaves are added. The size is listed as SizeA-4IN-9IIN with mixed leaves in the pack, so the exact length of each leaf is not fixed. The leaves are grown and dried naturally, so shapes vary from one to the next.

Some leaves may arrive broken from transport, and the brand asks buyers to confirm they accept that before ordering. If you breed bettas, the leaves are meant to float in the tank during spawning; the brand notes that male bettas tend to build bubble nests under dry leaves at that time.

What the leaves are and what they do in the water

The pack holds 30 large, naturally dried catappa leaves, brown in colour and rich in tannic acid. Used in a tank, they give the water a light brown tone rather than leaving it clear.

Boiling the leaves for 3 to 5 minutes before they go in helps release the tannins, so the water colour and the pH shift can appear sooner. The brand lists floating the leaves during betta breeding as a use, and male bettas are described as building bubble nests underneath dry leaves.

What the 30-leaf pack includes

• 30 naturally dried almond leaves in mixed sizes
• Leaves in brown, with the size listed as SizeA-4IN-9IIN
• The pack is sold as almond leaves only

How to prepare and place the leaves

Clean the naturally dry leaves before use. You can boil them for 3 to 5 minutes and let them cool before putting them in the tank; the brand says boiling helps release the tannins. For breeding, the leaves float in the tank, and male bettas build bubble nests under dry leaves during that period.

What buyers ask about these leaves

How many leaves are in one pack?

The pack contains 30 leaves, listed as a unit count of 30 count.

How large are the leaves?

The size is given as SizeA-4IN-9IIN, and the leaves inside are mixed sizes, so they are not uniform.

How do I prepare the leaves before adding them?

Before putting the leaves in the tank, either remove dust and dirt from them while dry, or simmer them for 3 to 5 minutes and let them cool.

Will the leaves change the water?

The water turns slightly brown once the leaves are used, and the brand states the pH can drop to about 6.

Can the leaves arrive damaged?

Some leaves may be broken during transportation, which the brand asks buyers to accept before purchasing.