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If you’re an aquarist, you’ve probably heard of using Indian almond leaves (also known as catappa leaves) to make your aquarium water more natural and better for your fish. There are a few reasons why you might consider adding Indian almond leaves to your freshwater tank, including their medicinal properties and popular usage as an additional food source for small shrimp and fish. These leaves will also stain your water, giving your fish tank an unparalleled natural appearance that can really make your mini-ecosystem come to life.
Indian Almond leaves have been used for many years by tropical fish breeders. When added to water the leaves leech many beneficial substances into the water including humic acid and tannic acids which help lower pH naturally. The Indian Almond leaves also release compounds that have anti-fungal and anti-bacterial properties. The leaves will turn your tank water a brown color (intensity depends on how many leaves you add). If you do not want your water to darken you can presoak them for a couple of days to leech out some of the tannins.
In shrimp tanks these leaves are often used not only for their pH lowering ability, anti-fungal, or anti-bacterial properties but also as a food source for shrimp. When the leaves are left in the tank a multitude of microorganisms will begin to colonize the leave and break it down. These microorganisms create a biofilm which is the preferred food source for shrimp, especially shrimplets. Increasing the biofilm in a tank will often result in higher survival rates for shrimplets. These leaves can be left in the tank until they are fully eaten (the stem is usually left behind) and they will not have any negative impact on water quality.
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Coconut Husk Chips Natural Organic Orchids anthurium Growing Media...
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COCONUT HUSK CHIPS;
Husk chips are produced from the husk of coconut. Husk chips are one of the best soil conditioners found in the grow world which bear comparatively high water holding capacity (10 times its weight). Ideally to retain moisture in soil during hot summers.
Coconut husk chips make it a superior alternative to bark based growing medium. It is increased the air full porosities and water holding capacity.
Coconut husk chips are ideal for orchid cultivation, cut flowers, potting mixes other horticultural and agricultural purposes. Also ideal for use in animal farms to use as a medium which absorbs urine and animal residue.
Natural 100% organic best soil activation, good aeration, water absorbability and temperature conditioner.
Help fertilizer in giving its full efficiency in any soil and in any weather conditions. Free of weeds prevents insects and harmful fungi.
BENEFITS OF HUSK CHIPS;
Lasts longer than bark with no degradation (5 plus years)
Very clean, uniform and no wastage
Wet coconut husk chips hold water and air like a sponge
Excellent drainage, high caution exchange capacity (CEC)
Cuts down fertilizer application up to 30%
Prevents stress after re-potting
Neutral pH and innate buffering capacity
Resists fungal growth
100% natural and renewable resource
Grade Analysis of Coconut Husk Chips:
Air fill porosity (%) 36 - 57
Water holding capacity (%) 30 - 60
Electric conductivity < 0.7
Ph level 5.8 - 6.4
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Dried Pandan Rampe Pandanus leaves  Natural Organic Sri Lanka
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