The leaves of the Teak tree (Tectona grandis ) have long been used in the same way as indian almond leaves (Terminalia Catappa).

Key Features:
bite injuries
fungal diseases
hardening of scales
fin rot
color enhancement
burns off fat

Tectona grandis is native to southeast Asia, mainly Thailand, Indonesia, Malaysia, and Burma and thus their leaves are widely used by South Asian Tropical Fish breeders and keepers.

The coloration of fish is greatly improved and thay have very positive effects on strengthen the fishes' scales. They maintain the water PH level and serve as a natural antibiotic. They also dry up the fat on most fish, resulting in more muscle making your fish more athletic and agile.

Unlike the Indian Almond leaves, Teak leaves do not color your Aquarium water the same way, the color is much lighter so they are ideal for Aquarists who want the benefits of Indian Almond Leaves with out the tea stain color.

Teak leaves are free of pesticides, herbicides, and pollution. They're gathered after having fallen from the trees, rinsed and sun dried, with the bottom part snipped off for ease of use and packaging.

The leaves will absorb water for 2 - 3 days (you can speed this process up by pushing the leaves under the water), they will slowly transmit their active constituents to the aquarium water over a period of 7 - 14 days. The leaves can then be taking out and replaced with new leaves.

Aquarists also use Teak leaves to mimic the natural conditions of their fish in their aquaria. Simply adding Teak Leaves to your aqurium will release compounds by the leaves which alter the chemistry of the water, making the aquarium more similar to the habitat from which the fish hails. Due to their size they are ideal as leaf litter in vivariums.