Aquatic Arts Tannin Tea Bags (Terminalia catappa) — Natural Tannins Without Debris
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Experience the benefits of natural tannins without the mess. The Aquatic Arts Tannin Tea Bags offer a clean and convenient way to add the water-conditioning power of Terminalia catappa (Indian Almond Leaves) to your aquarium. Each tea bag slowly releases beneficial tannins and humic substances that help create a healthy, balanced environment for fish, shrimp, and other freshwater inhabitants—without leaving behind loose debris or leaf litter.
Perfect for aquarists who appreciate the beauty and function of blackwater conditions, these tea bags provide a gentle amber tint that soothes fish, enhances coloration, and supports natural behaviors such as breeding and foraging.
Features We Love:
• Natural Tannins, No Mess: Enjoy the conditioning power of Indian Almond Leaves without floating debris or disintegrating leaf material.
• Supports Fish Health: Tannins and humic acids promote slime coat production, reduce stress, and mimic natural habitats.
• Enhances Color & Behavior: Deepens colors in fish and shrimp while encouraging more natural activity.
• Safe & Sustainable: Made with responsibly sourced Terminalia catappa and sealed in biodegradable, aquarium-safe sachets.
Usage:
Simply drop one Aquatic Arts Tannin Tea Bag into your aquarium or filter chamber. Each bag treats up to 20 gallons (75 liters) of water. For stronger coloration or softer water, use additional bags as desired. Replace every 2–3 weeks or during regular water changes.
Pro Tip: For smaller tanks or shrimp setups, start with a partial steep (5–10 minutes in a separate container) before adding the conditioned water to your tank for precise control over color and tannin strength.
Ideal For:
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Freshwater fish that thrive in soft, acidic, or blackwater environments (such as tetras, rasboras, bettas, and angelfish)
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Freshwater shrimp and snails that benefit from biofilm and humic-rich water
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Aquarists who love the aesthetic of naturally tinted aquascapes but prefer minimal maintenance
ARTS in Action:
Aquascaping: Enhances natural, biotope-inspired layouts with warm amber tones.
Responsibility: 100% natural, biodegradable, and sustainably sourced botanical material.
Thriving Life: Promotes healthy, stress-free behavior and stronger immune systems.
Storytelling: Captures the beauty and calm of tropical blackwater environments in a clean, modern format.
Create natural beauty and balance with the Aquatic Arts Tannin Tea Bags — the cleanest way to bring the benefits of botanicals into your aquarium.
For the safety of our animals, we only ship live fish, crabs, and select other inverts exclusively via UPS 1 Day Air. If your order contains this item, you will only see UPS 1 Day Air as a shipping option during checkout. If other items are in your cart that can ship with 2 day or standard shipping options the only shipping method you can still select is UPS 1 Day Air.
UPS 1 Day is a description of the duration of time a shipment will spend in transit once it has been shipped. This does not guarantee the package will be shipped the same or next day from which the order was placed.
Shipping Schedule for this service
Current Handling Time:
1-9 business days
Here at Aquatic Arts, we consider the welfare of the live animals we are shipping to be of the foremost importance. This process is much more involved than simply creating a shipping label and affixing it to a box. Depending on the order, it takes from 4 to 7 people to complete this process properly. We check the weather conditions here where they fly out of the Indianapolis UPS facility and the destination for each shipment. We start early each morning and go through a multi-step process to have the day's shipments prepared in time for the UPS pickup. The volume of orders in our system also affects the processing time. Therefore our stated handling time is 1-9 business days.
Shipping Rate
Pricing is by size of package needed to fill entire order and distance it must travel. It will be calculated at checkout.