Seachem Catappa Tea Bags

Seachem Catappa Tea Bags

Seachem Catappa Tea Bags are natural botanical water conditioners for Bettas, shrimp and other aquarium inhabitants suited to acidic, leaf-litter habitats. Each bag is made from Indian almond tree (Terminalia catappa) botanicals that provide tannins and organic compounds to gently tint aquarium water and help maintain a lower pH.

Key Benefits

• Helps recreate natural blackwater-style conditions with gentle tea-coloured tinting.
• Provides tannins and other organic compounds from catappa botanicals.
• Suitable for Betta aquariums, shrimp tanks and other inhabitants that suit lower-pH water.
• Can be prepared as an extract or used in an external filter for a time-release effect.

How to Use

• Boil one bag in 1 litre (1 US quart) of water for 10 minutes, or until the desired extract colour is reached.
• Allow the extract to cool to aquarium temperature before adding the required amount directly to the tank or mixing it with prepared water for water changes.
• When using the extract for the first time, add it gradually over 2 to 3 days and monitor pH to keep it within a suitable range for tank inhabitants.

Dosage

• For a time-release effect, add 1 bag per 40 L (10 US gallons) to an external filter, such as a Seachem Tidal Filter.
• Monitor pH and remove the bags when the desired pH level or water tint is achieved.

Compatibility

Seachem Catappa Tea Bags can be used in an external filter. Chemical filtration media, including activated carbon, can remove the compounds released by the tea bags.

What's Included

• 12 Seachem Catappa Tea Bags.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Seachem Catappa Tea Bags used for?
They are used to add tannins and organic compounds that gently tint water and help maintain lower-pH conditions for Bettas, shrimp and other suitable aquarium inhabitants.

How do I make catappa tea extract for my aquarium?
Boil one bag in 1 litre (1 US quart) of water for 10 minutes, or until the preferred extract colour is reached. Cool it to aquarium temperature before use.

Can I add the tea bag directly to my filter?
Yes. Add 1 bag per 40 L (10 US gallons) to an external filter for a time-release effect, then monitor pH and remove it once the desired result is reached.

Will Catappa Tea Bags change my aquarium water colour?
Yes. The tannins gently tint the water, helping mimic habitats with acidic water and abundant leaf litter.

Should I monitor pH when using these tea bags?
Yes. Add extract gradually over 2 to 3 days when first using it, and monitor pH to ensure it remains suitable for your aquarium inhabitants.

Can I use activated carbon with Catappa Tea Bags?
Activated carbon and other chemical filtration media can remove compounds supplied by Catappa Tea Bags.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
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• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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