One of the widely known uses of our internationally famous almond tree leaves is to decrease stress in aquarium fish. This sheet is one of the best tools for fish that have just arrived, have suffered some stress, or are undergoing treatment.
We at Matchimaa.com offer premium Indian Almond leaves excellent to assist in the care and improvement of your fish.
The Indian Almond Leaf – Terminalia catappa
Our hand-picked and selected leaves belong to the Terminalia catappa tree. The species is native to Southeast Asia, and many aquarists report that these leaves can relieve stress, cure sick fish, aid in spawning, reduce animal stress, and have many other benefits.
This plant is a constantly researched subject, mainly its therapeutic and medicinal potential.
In addition to being used in Asian folk medicine for centuries, it is widely used as a tonic and in the treatment of ornamental fish throughout Asia. The Orientals long kept this secret, but now both the product and the information have finally become accessible.
In this article, we will talk about how our premium Matchimaa leaves help decrease the stress of the animals in your aquarium.
The use of Indian Almond Leaves to reduce stress
The magic leaves of the Indian Almond tree have been used as a tonic and adjunct in the treatment of ornamental fish for years, mainly by Asian breeders of Betta splendens. They attributed the success in breeding and raising these fish to use these leaves.
Studies indicate that elements with various medicinal properties are present in its leaves. These substances act directly on the well-being of ornamental fish, and the reduction of stress and improvement of the environment results inherent to the use of our leaves in your aquarium.
We found several studies from different parts of the world attesting to the beneficial effects on different fish such as Betta, Guppy, Cardinal Tetra, Discus, Angelfish, and countless other species; these same effects have been seen in invertebrates such as shrimp.
The common thread between all these studies is the impressive coloration that the animals exhibited alongside their uninhibited, close-to-nature behavior.
The magical effect of the leaves has been tested in the laboratory numerous times during the hatching and growth of different fish species, and its effect as a stress reducer has been proven in all tests. The impact of stress reduction can be achieved using both fresh leaves and aqueous extracts.
A brown dye is released when you put our dried leaves in your aquarium water. The tincture is full of compounds and substances that lower the pH of the water, absorb harmful chemicals and help create a peaceful and perfect environment for the fish.
Matchimaa Indian Almond leaf has a significant group of chemical compounds known as tannins. They are responsible for the main stress-relieving effects and the substance that promotes pH drop.
In addition to the direct effect of the substances in our premium leaves, we can cite the physical impact of bringing the water conditions closer to the place of origin of our fish.
Habitats, where most ornamental fish come from their waters, are typically rich in organic matter. This water (at least once a year) acquires a more yellowish, reddish, or dark tone that can be called black waters. The water reaches this color due to the decomposition of organic matter, a usual layer of leaves.
Blackwater habitats are typically acidic, with very low water hardness. Therefore, through our Matchimaa almond leaves, you can recreate these conditions in your aquariums – making your fish feel at home.
About water dyeing
As the leaves release the therapeutic substances, the water can take on a yellowish or brownish hue, a color similar to dipping a tea bag into a cup of hot water. For some, this yellow water may come as a big surprise; more experienced aquarists call aquariums with this color of water blackwater aquariums.
You might be surprised to learn that this yellowish water is the effect we want to get to reduce stress on our fish. As long as the water is dyed, it is an indication that its therapeutic effect is successful. Through our leaves, you can treat different conditions in your fish through a natural and eco-friendly approach.
While some might find this black water ugly or strange, this color still helps reduce stress in fish like Betta. And since stress is the number one cause of disease in aquarium fish, a little yellowish water is a small price for your animals’ health.
Not only fish benefit from its effects, but freshwater shrimp as well; several species even enjoy eating the dry leaves of T. catappa, so its use is encouraged in shrimp aquariums, both for a sensible environmental improvement and for the action of strengthening the immune system of these invertebrates.
Remember that you can always use activated charcoal to make your water crystal clear again. Activated charcoal will do all the hard work for you, reducing yellowing or eradicating it in no time.
Be aware that activated charcoal will continue to absorb substances in the water until it is saturated. When this occurs, it will need to be replaced. Please note that the complete removal of water coloring will prevent the therapeutic effect of our almond leaves.
Conclusion
The form of treatment is elementary, just put our leaves in your aquarium. Our premium sheets are hand-selected and adequately sanitized, arriving at your home ready to use.
For immediate treatment in betta aquariums, place a small fraction, a piece compatible with the amount of water in the mixer, approximately 1 cm2/liter. Each sheet can treat up to 50L of water.
Place the entire leaf in your aquarium and leave it there for at least five days. The water will gradually turn the tea color. After ten days of use, you can remove the leaves as all their beneficial properties have already been released into the tank.
Removing the leaves is not always necessary, as some fish make use of the remains, and the leaves still serve as biological media until they fall apart and disappear in your tank.
In addition to the direct medicinal effect on stress, results such as enhancement of physical vigor, increased immune capacity, and color intensification, among other benefits, is expected.
Our in natura Matchimaa dried leaves of T. catappa are traditionally used medicinally, internationally, by numerous breeders of different fish such as Bettas, Killifish, Discus, Tetras, Guppies, and even Kois and Goldfish.
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