--- product_id: 323642015 title: "10 Pcs Pleco Large Catappa Indian Almond Leaves for Fish Aquarium Tank, 8\" Leaf, Create Blackwater Habitat, Aquarium Water Conditioner Lower pH" brand: "sungrow" price: "$42.42" currency: USD in_stock: true reviews_count: 5 category: "Sun Grow" url: https://www.desertcart.us/products/323642015-10-pcs-pleco-large-catappa-indian-almond-leaves-for-fish store_origin: US region: United States of America --- # naturally lowers pH 10 large 8" leaves authentic blackwater effect 10 Pcs Pleco Large Catappa Indian Almond Leaves for Fish Aquarium Tank, 8" Leaf, Create Blackwater Habitat, Aquarium Water Conditioner Lower pH **Brand:** sungrow **Price:** $42.42 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🍂 Elevate your aquarium’s vibe with nature’s own water conditioner! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** 10 Pcs Pleco Large Catappa Indian Almond Leaves for Fish Aquarium Tank, 8" Leaf, Create Blackwater Habitat, Aquarium Water Conditioner Lower pH by sungrow - **How much does it cost?** $42.42 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.us](https://www.desertcart.us/products/323642015-10-pcs-pleco-large-catappa-indian-almond-leaves-for-fish) ## Best For - sungrow enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted sungrow brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Natural pH Stabilizer:** Softens water and maintains ideal aquarium conditions - • **Safe Breeding Grounds:** Leaves provide shelter and spawning spots for fish - • **Versatile Aquatic Use:** Ideal for plecos, catfish, cichlids, and more - • **Premium 8" Giant Leaves:** Perfectly sized for bottom feeders to nibble and hide - • **Blackwater Habitat Creator:** Transforms your tank with soothing amber hues ## Overview SunGrow’s 10-pack of large 8-inch Indian Almond (Catappa) leaves offers a natural, multi-functional solution for aquarium enthusiasts. These leaves sink to the bottom, providing nutritious treats for bottom-dwelling fish while releasing beneficial elements that stabilize pH and soften water. They create an authentic blackwater habitat with a warm amber tint, promoting fish health, reducing stress, and encouraging breeding. Perfect for plecos, catfish, and a variety of aquatic life, these leaves also serve as natural shelters and breeding spots, enhancing both aesthetics and ecosystem balance in your tank. ## Description Catappa, or Indian Almond leaves are part of your pet’s home. SunGrow’s hand-picked Giant Catappa Leaves are a familiar and beneficial addition to your pet’s world. They may not be on the top of your shopping list now, but they are about to be. Giant Catappa Leaves are actually one of the most hardworking vegetation in your tank, providing many benefits for fishes, shrimps, frogs and even snails. Catappa Leaves are rich in properties that condition your aquarium’s water and lower stress in fishes. I Review: Saved my tank! - My axolotl tank needed these. Their good sized leaves, last a long time, are simple to use, and the price is terrific! Review: Natural care - My axolotl Girlie seems to like these leaves. I'm hoping they are beneficial to her health. The water in the tank gets dark colored but it seems to soothe her. I'm ordering again. ## Features - Delicious, Nutritious Bottom Feeder Treat --- Bottom-dwelling fish such as cory catfish, Bristlenose plecostomus and Kuhli loach require certain forms of food and treats in order to comfortably feed. Because the catappa leaves sink to the bottom of your tank, they are the perfect delicious addition for your pet’s downturned mouth. Watch as your fish shred the leaves right down to the skeleton. - Provides Shelter and Breeding Spots --- At a practical size of between 7” and 9” in length, the pack of 10 SunGrow Large Indian Almond Leaves provides substantial areas for your bottom-dwelling fish and other aquatic pets to swim around and hide behind. The leaves also create cozy and secure places for your fish to reproduce and spawn their eggs. Baby fish can stay among the leaves until they are confident to come out and stay active. - Releases Elements That Stabilize pH Levels --- Once catappa leaves are fully waterlogged, they begin to release beneficial elements. They help in stabilizing the pH value in your aquarium water. They also soften the water and contain medicinal elements that benefit your aquatic pets by enriching and conditioning their water. It imparts color and encourages reproduction as well. - Mimics Blackwater Habitat --- As the elements in the large catappa leaves are released, they will turn your aquarium water a yellowish brown color. This is evidence that the leaves are doing their job, as the characteristics and appearance of the water mimic the blackwater habitat that your pleco and catfish live in. The color is an indicator that your pet fish are getting the nourishment that they need to thrive. - Useful to Many Types of Aquatic Life --- These Large Miracle Leaves are the ones that you’ll find in its tree, making them an excellent addition to a variety of habitats. Along with aquariums, the leaves serve as leaf litter for vivariums, paludariums, terrariums, and ripariums. Fish such as pleco, catfish, cichlids, killifishes, characins, and gouramis benefit from the blackwater environment. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B07Y18T6DC | | Best Sellers Rank | #97,290 in Pet Supplies ( See Top 100 in Pet Supplies ) #506 in Aquarium Water Quality Testing & Treatment | | Brand | SunGrow | | Brand Name | SunGrow | | Color | Brown | | Colour | Brown | | Container Type | Bag | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 out of 5 stars 362 Reviews | | Included Components | Catappa Leaves | | Item Weight | 0.8 Ounces | | Manufacturer | SunGrow | | Model Number | WT01 | | Number of Items | 10 | | Occasion | Birthday | | Package Quantity | 1 | | Package information | Bag | | Plant or Animal Product Type | Wheat Grass | | Plant or animal product type | Wheat Grass | | Specific Uses For Product | Creating Blackwater Habitat, Bottom-dwelling Fish Support | | Specific uses for product | Creating Blackwater Habitat, Bottom-dwelling Fish Support | | UPC | 735899174074 | | Unit Count | 10.0 Count | ## Product Details - **Brand:** SunGrow - **Colour:** Brown - **Package information:** Bag - **Plant or animal product type:** Wheat Grass - **Specific uses for product:** Creating Blackwater Habitat, Bottom-dwelling Fish Support ## Images ![10 Pcs Pleco Large Catappa Indian Almond Leaves for Fish Aquarium Tank, 8" Leaf, Create Blackwater Habitat, Aquarium Water Conditioner Lower pH - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/8156FD9wiWL.jpg) ## Questions & Answers **Q: How would the Axolotl Leaves benefit my pet and tank in general?** A: Our Leaves condition your aquarium’s water and lower stress in fishes. It boosts your pet’s health which promotes successful breeding and offspring. When soft, the leaves also provide a snack. Snails, shrimp and fishes occassionally feed on them. **Q: How else can we make use of these leaves?** A: The leaves serve as a hammock, shelter, sleeping, and hiding pads for fry and shy fish. They are great for bubble nests where fish anchor their eggs. **Q: How to use Axolotl Leaves?** A: Before adding in your aquarium, we recommend to boil for 15 minutes and soak in freshwater. Always rinse before use, even after boiling or soaking. Although we obtain our products from genuine sources, but it will be ideal if you follow above. **Q: Why is my aquarium water browning? The water shade is dark-tea colored. Is it normal?** A: Yes! After a few days, you'll notice your tank water browning. This is normal as good properties are released into the water. Your tank water is now conditioned to support optimal tank parameters. Remove leaves when you see them disintegrating. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Saved my tank! *by A***D on 21 February 2026* My axolotl tank needed these. Their good sized leaves, last a long time, are simple to use, and the price is terrific! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Natural care *by C***E on 27 May 2026* My axolotl Girlie seems to like these leaves. I'm hoping they are beneficial to her health. The water in the tank gets dark colored but it seems to soothe her. I'm ordering again. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ EXCELLENT PRODUCT, BUT I DISAGREE WITH THE INSTRUCTIONS PROVIDED *by D***W on 22 February 2023* Leaves were delivered intact in good condition and were about 7 to 7.5 inches long. The instructions recommend three leaves per 12 gallons (5 leaves if you boil them first) to be replaced weekly. I found that one leaf in a ten-gallon tank is more than enough to give the water the classic tea color, and I would be concerned that more than that could screw up the chemistry of the tank. I also believe that replacing the leaves weekly before they can form a nice layer of biofilm on them is counter-productive. I rinse the leaf without boiling and let it float on the surface of the tank. That will be enough to release the tannins and to color the water. It will sink in a day or so, and then nothing visible further happens for a couple of weeks other than providing a hiding place for small critters like cherry shrimp. Once the leaf starts to break down, snails, shrimp, baby shrimp, and some fish then start eagerly feasting on the biofilm and infusoria produced on it. After a leaf is well on its way to skeletonization, I add another to the tank so that there is always at least one coated with biofilm at any given time. Do the leaves act as an anti-bacterial and anti-fungal agent as often claimed? I don't know, but have no evidence that they don't. I do know that they provide a natural-looking hiding area for livestock in the tank and that a bunch of guys like to chomp on them once they have been in there awhile. The tank also looks more natural with the tinted water. ## Frequently Bought Together - SunGrow 10 Pack Axolotl Indian Almond Leaves for Aquarium, 8-Inches, Catappa Leaf Soothes Pet’s Slime Skin, Aquarium Water Conditioner Leaves Improves Tank Water Quality, Speeds Up Recovery Process - Weewooday 3 Pieces Axolotl Tank Accessories, Extra Long Tweezers for Aquarium, Coral Feeder Long Syringe, Fish Feeding Tongs Tweezers for Reef Roids Aquatic Plant Spider Snake Lizard - Axolotl Conditioner 250ml --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.us/products/323642015-10-pcs-pleco-large-catappa-indian-almond-leaves-for-fish](https://www.desertcart.us/products/323642015-10-pcs-pleco-large-catappa-indian-almond-leaves-for-fish) --- *Product available on Desertcart United States of America* *Store origin: US* *Last updated: 2026-08-20*