Round Catappa Bark (50g)

The Round Catappa Bark (50g) (also called Indian almond bark) comes in the form of small rolls or tubes of natural, sturdy bark. An ideal complement to Catappa leaves, this bark version releases the same active ingredients in a much slower and more concentrated way, while providing unique three-dimensional textures for wildlife.

It allows to:

• Provide natural, cylindrical hiding spots: Its naturally rolled shape creates perfect micro-tunnels and protective tubes for microfauna (isopods, springtails), baby shrimp, bottom-dwelling fish, and small amphibians.

• Serve as a long-lasting grazing surface: Its textured surface promotes optimal biofilm growth, which is the main food source for shrimp and detritivores.

• Improve water quality: It gradually releases powerful tannins and beneficial humic acids that recreate tropical water conditions.

Advantages of La Swamp Round Catappa Bark:

• 100% natural and raw, cleaned and cut without any chemical treatment.

• Ideal for tropical bioactive terrariums and freshwater aquariums (especially shrimp tanks, bettas, or blackwater fish tanks).

• Powerful therapeutic action: It has strong antibacterial and antifungal properties that help protect animals’ skin/shells, promote wound healing, and limit mold growth.

• Exceptional stability and durability: Unlike leaves that degrade in a few weeks, the bark maintains its rigid structure for many months in water or moist soil.

Recommended use:

• In terrariums: Place the bark rolls directly on the moist substrate, in shaded areas or under leaf litter, to form true humid tunnels for your isopods.

• In aquariums: Add directly to the tank (about 1 piece per 50 to 100 liters of water depending on desired coloration intensity). The bark may float for a while; to submerge it quickly and remove initial dust, you can boil it or soak it for 10 to 15 minutes before adding.

Longevity:

Catappa bark is highly woody and rigid. It takes several months to decompose, providing a living support, cleansing properties, and ultra-durable shelter to your ecosystem before being slowly consumed by microfauna.