ANS Catappa Bark 30g

Description

Promote the vitality of fish and shrimp
Promote their readiness to spawn
Nature source of humic and fulvic acid
Last longer than leaves version
Size: estimated 10cm

ANS Catappa Bark for SG blackwater tanks

Catappa bark is the longer-lasting cousin of the familiar Indian almond leaf, and we recommend it to Singapore keepers who want a steady, slow release of tannins rather than leaves that break down in a week or two. As it sits in the tank the bark gives off humic and fulvic acids that soften the water’s character and encourage the conditioning many hobbyists associate with readiness to spawn in shrimp and small fish. A single 10cm piece works quietly for weeks before it needs replacing.

It pairs naturally with our soft, slightly acidic local tap water, deepening a tea-coloured blackwater tint that suits bettas, cherry shrimp and softwater nano species. The surface also grows biofilm that shrimp and fry graze on. Give it a rinse before adding, and let it sink on its own or tuck it under hardscape; introduce it gradually so any pH change stays gentle.

Browse more botanicals in our conditioners and medication range, and read our catappa and Indian almond leaf guide and blackwater aquarium setup guide to use it well.