{"product_id":"sungrow-catappa-water-conditioner-bags","title":"SunGrow Water Conditioner Bags, 10 pcs, mesh sachets, catappa leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne bag of this catappa water conditioner treats 10 gallons of aquarium water, and the pack holds 10 portioned mesh sachets of catappa leaves. Rinse a sachet before it goes in, then add as many bags as your tank size calls for. The brand lists bettas, shrimp and tropical fish as suitable, and each bag releases tannins at a consistent rate.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eMesh sachets, portioned and shelf-stable\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach sachet holds catappa leaves inside a mesh bag, so the leaves stay together in the water instead of floating loose. Every bag is portioned, and the 1 bag per 10 gallons figure follows from that portioning.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBecause the leaves are enclosed, the bags keep longer on the shelf than loose catappa leaves do, according to the manufacturer. The special feature SunGrow names is mesh sachets for dosing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eCatappa leaves and the tannins they contain\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe ingredient is catappa leaves, and they contain tannins. In the tank, those tannins give the water a soft amber tint, so the colour of the water shifts once a bag is in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand describes each bag as delivering a consistent release of tannins over its time in the water. The pack contains 10 bags and weighs 23 g in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eRinsing, dosing and checking the water\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the bags before use to remove debris. Add the number of bags your aquarium needs, at the recommended rate of 1 bag per 10 gallons of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck water parameters and adjust the dosage accordingly. The bags are listed for indoor use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about these catappa leaf bags\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many gallons does one bag treat?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne bag is recommended for 10 gallons of water. Add bags in that ratio to match the volume of your tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I rinse the bags first?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, rinse the bags before use to remove debris. They go into the tank after rinsing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat is inside each sachet?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach sachet contains catappa leaves, which contain tannins. The leaves are held in a mesh bag rather than added loose.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich fish are these bags suitable for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe brand lists bettas, shrimp and tropical fish. Each bag is portioned for dosing in an indoor aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatappa Tea Bags\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eColour\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBrown\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem form\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSheets\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTarget audience\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eIngredients\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCatappa Leaves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.17 Ounce (Pack of 10)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e23 g (0.8 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eNumber of items\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnit count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1.7 ounce\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecific uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eIndoor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecial features\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMesh Sachets for Easy Use and Consistent Dosing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SunGrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44476656910399,"sku":null,"price":30.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/sungrow-water-conditioner-10-pcs.jpg?v=1794692663","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/sungrow-catappa-water-conditioner-bags","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}