Leaves of the almond tree in aquaristics

🍃Sea almond leaves (Terminalia catappa)🍃, also known as "Catappa leaves", are a great addition for any shrimp and fish keeper from tropical biotopes. They act naturally, which is why they are also popular in biotope aquariums. They positively influence water quality and thus enrich the aquarium aesthetically and biologically. In this regard, they have similar benefits to alder cones.

Where to find sea almond leaves?
Sea almond leaves are commonly available in aquarium e-shops and specialized stores under the name Catappa leaves. Choose products without chemical treatment. Of course, you can also bring them back from your adventures.

Or you can also acquire sea almond leaves here on the portal directly from aquarists at better prices: https://www.foraquarist.com/hledani?fulltext=mandlovn

There is also a nice overview of the use of leaves from various trees - not just almonds - in aquaristics in the article here on the portal -
How to: Using leaves from trees for a natural and healthy aquarium - details, effects, applications (https://www.foraquarist.com/novinky/142-jak-na-to-vyuziti-listi-ze-stromu-pro-prirozene-a-zdrave-akvarium-podrobnosti-ucinek-aplikace)

What experience do you have with almond leaves, do you use them in your aquariums for shrimp and fish?