Colombian Leaf Litter — Indian Almond Leaves (Terminalia catappa), 15 Count

Indian almond (Terminalia catappa) is the best-known tannin leaf in the hobby — prized in aquariums for conditioning water and just as useful on a terrarium floor. This pack holds fifteen larger leaves from The Bio Dude’s Colombian line, ready for bioactive builds, paludariums or blackwater-style aquascapes. Like all of The Bio Dude’s Colombian leaf litter, these leaves are pre-boiled, baked and dried, harvested ethically from the Colombian rainforest, and guaranteed free of contaminants. Your order ships direct from The Bio Dude — see our shipping policy and refund policy for how these orders work.

• Feeds the cleanup crew: decomposing leaf litter is a primary food source for isopods and springtails — the engine of any bioactive enclosure, as our clean-up crew guide explains.
• Tannin-rich: naturally rich in tannins, useful in terrariums and aquariums alike.
• 15 larger leaves per pack: the elongated leaves cover well as a top layer and hold their shape as they slowly break down.
• Terrarium and aquarium duty: a recognized tannin enhancer on both sides of the waterline — one pack serves a vivarium and a fish tank alike.
• Safe by preparation: pre-boiled, baked and dried before packaging — ready to place once it arrives.

New to bioactive? Our complete bioactive setup guide covers where leaf litter fits, and our bioactive substrate guide explains why the top layer matters as much as what’s underneath.