Sea almond tree leaves DRAK
General information
The sea almond tree(Terminalia catappa L.) or also known as ketapang or Indian or Tropical Almond is widespread in almost all tropical regions of the world. Due to its salt tolerance, the tree is mainly cultivated to provide shade near the beach. The area of natural distribution stretches from Madagascar via India to the Fiji, Ryukyu and Bonin Islands.
Systematically, the sea almond belongs to the Combretaceae family. These are woody plants of the tropics and subtropics, some are lianas (spreading climbers). The flowers are small and inconspicuous. Fruits, especially of the littoral species, are often spread by water, the buoyancy is ensured by an air-rich pericarp, some of the other species also have wing fruits.
The fruits of the sea almond tree have an almond-like flavour and are therefore often eaten.
Another well-known member of this plant family is the white mangrove(Lagencularia racemosa).
Effect
The active ingredients in the leaves (including tannins) have a mild disinfectant and fungicidal effect. In its native country, the decoction of the leaves is also used to treat colic and nausea in humans.
Accordingly, it can be used, for example, as a preventative measure against spawn fungus, but also for the treatment and prophylaxis of fin rot and mucous membrane problems.
The pH is only lowered very slightly and the total salt content (conductivity) is increased slightly.
After a while, the water takes on a beautiful amber colour, but remains crystal clear.
Dosage
2 - 3 large or 4 - 5 small leaves per 100 litres of water.
Simply place in the aquarium. After 1 - 2 days, the leaves will be saturated with water and sink. In addition to their effect, they also provide a decorative sight in a natural-looking tank.
After 2 - 3 weeks the effect is exhausted and the leaves can be replaced. Sucker catfish, shrimps and crayfish will also regard the soaked leaves as a welcome change in their diet.
Storage
Store the leaves in a dry, airy place away from light
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5 September 2022 02:13
sehr beliebt bei den Fischen
wirkt sehr schnell, und die Fische lieben es
19 May 2022 13:54
Sehr gute Qualität!
Beste Qualität, sehr große Blätter.
22 June 2020 18:21
Sehr gute Qualität
Verändert sehr positiv das Wasser
24 April 2017 11:38
Sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverh...
Sehr gutes Preis-Leistungsverhältnis. Ansonsten sollte man halt wissen, warum man Seemandelbaumblätter kauft ;-)
24 April 2013 07:43
verbessert die Wasserqualität ...
verbessert die Wasserqualität hilft Krankheiten vorzubeugen empfehlenswert bei Südamerikabecken, speziell bei Zwergbuntbarschen dient gleichzeitig als Versteck
11 April 2013 17:09
Top Qualität zum fairen Preis...
Top Qualität zum fairen Preis
2 April 2013 11:29
Schon lange gute Erfahrung mit...
Schon lange gute Erfahrung mit dem Produkt. Die Fische fühlen sich so in meinem sonst eher harten Wasser wohler.
5 March 2013 08:26
Gutes Produkt...
Gutes Produkt
18 February 2013 09:10
Für Garnelen und Wasserwerte !...
Für Garnelen und Wasserwerte !
16 February 2013 23:04
Super Qualität...
Super Qualität
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