{"product_id":"sungrow-mini-catappa-leaves-100-pack","title":"SunGrow Mini Catappa Leaf Litter, 100 Pack, Indian almond leaves","description":"\u003cp\u003eOne pack of these mini catappa leaves holds 100 dried leaves, and each leaf measures between 2 and 2.5 inches. The brown leaves are dried, so they can go straight into an isopod vivarium as substrate or be placed around a burrow entrance as a hiding place. They suit a vivarium, terrarium, aquarium, jar or bowl.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eDried leaves for substrate and shelter\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eIsopods can eat the dried leaves, so a layer of them gives the enclosure both a surface to walk on and something to feed on. A leaf set at a burrow entrance makes a covered spot an animal can retreat into.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe leaves arrive whole and can be dropped into the enclosure that way or torn into smaller pieces first. In an aquarium, the stated ratio is 10 leaves for every 12 gallons, or 50 litres, of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhat the 100-pack contains\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 mini catappa leaves, dried and brownish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach leaf is between 2 and 2.5 inches long\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOne pack weighs 68 g (2.4 oz)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWill these leaves suit your setup?\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eCheck the size first: at 2 to 2.5 inches per leaf, they are small pieces of litter rather than large display leaves, so a jar, bowl or small vivarium holds them without crowding. If you keep an aquarium, work out the dose from the volume of water, using 10 leaves per 12 gallons (50 litres).\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe leaves are not a floating decoration, because they settle down after 1 to 2 days in water. For a setup where you want the leaves to stay on the surface, these will not do that.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePreparing and storing the leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eRinse the leaves before use, even if you have boiled or soaked them first. The quicker route is a boil of 5 to 10 minutes before the leaves go into the tank, and after boiling you can optionally soak them in freshwater. During weekly maintenance, swap the old leaves for fresh ones.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eAdding the leaves to an enclosure\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003eDrop the leaves in whole or tear them into pieces, depending on the size of the space. In a vivarium, spread them as substrate or set one at a burrow entrance. In an aquarium, add them at the rate of 10 leaves per 12 gallons (50 litres); they produce a dye in the water as they sit.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch2\u003eQuestions about the mini catappa leaves\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many leaves come in one pack?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne pack contains 100 mini catappa leaves.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow big is each leaf?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach leaf measures between 2 and 2.5 inches, and the packed item measures 0.2 x 1.5 x 2 inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow many leaves go into an aquarium?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe stated ratio is 10 leaves per 12 gallons (50 litres) of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eDo I need to rinse the leaves before adding them?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, the leaves should be rinsed before use, even after boiling or soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eHow long do the leaves float?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe leaves settle down after 1 to 2 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eModel\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCL01\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 dimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e0.4 x 3.8 x 5.1 cm (0.2 x 1.5 x 2 in)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eItem weight\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e68 g (2.4 oz)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUnit count\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecific uses\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquarium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"SunGrow","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44479740837951,"sku":null,"price":31.01,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0678\/2409\/1199\/files\/sungrow-terrarium-plant-100-pack.jpg?v=1794759954","url":"https:\/\/dogjointly.com\/products\/sungrow-mini-catappa-leaves-100-pack","provider":"DogJointly","version":"1.0","type":"link"}