Cataplex - Concentrated Indian Almond Leaf Extract
Cataplex - Concentrated Indian Almond Leaf Extract
CATAPLEX
High-Performance Botanical Conditioning Complex. The only aquarium solution combining Indian Almond Leaf with Kakadu Plum Leaf in a cold-extracted, microbially-rich formula. Now 20% more concentrated.
Two Terminalia Species. One Unmatched Formula.
Cataplex™ is the only aquatic conditioning product on the market that unites two botanically complementary Terminalia species. Each leaf delivers a distinct phytochemical profile. Together, they create a natural water chemistry no single-leaf product can replicate.
Terminalia catappa — Indian Almond Leaf
The gold standard for blackwater conditioning. Rich in hydrolysable tannins, humic and fulvic acids, and flavonoids. Naturally lowers pH, chelates heavy metals, reduces osmotic stress, and provides the foundational biofilm substrate (Aufwuchs) that grazing shrimp and fry depend on. Helps maintain natural microbial balance and water polishing via natural flocculation.
Terminalia ferdinandiana — Kakadu Plum Leaf
Australian native tree whose leaf is extraordinarily rich in ellagic acid, gallic acid, and a broad spectrum of antioxidant polyphenols. Delivers natural conditioning compounds, supports natural resilience, and helps protect livestock from oxidative stress during transport, breeding, and environmental challenges.
Dual-Terminalia Synergy
T. catappa establishes the blackwater baseline and microbial carrier matrix. T. ferdinandiana leaf contributes exceptional antioxidant capacity and natural conditioning phytochemistry. Cold-extracted together, they preserve the full botanical profile — and the formula is boosted during the cold-extraction process with probiotics. The result: broader tannin profiles, stronger natural conditioning, improved biofilm nutrition, and unprecedented conditioning potency — all in the only solution of its kind.
What It Contains
A three-component cold-extracted system formulated for sustained botanical release and immediate microbial colonisation.
Cold-Extracted Liquid Concentrate
A concentrated, passively extracted solution rich in stable tannins, humic acids, flavonoids, and Kakadu Plum Leaf's natural antioxidant polyphenol complex. Now 20% more concentrated per millilitre.
Micronised Leaf Matrix
Suspended whole-leaf particulates from both Terminalia species that act as a sustained-release system for organic compounds and a physical carrier for beneficial microbes.
Native Microbial Seeding
Live beneficial bacterial colonies — boosted during the cold-extraction process with probiotics to immediately seed your aquarium with viable beneficial microorganisms to help maintain natural microbial balance.
Natural Water Chemistry
Cataplex modifies water chemistry, seeds biology, and conditions livestock through three interconnected pathways.
Cold Extraction Process
Unlike heat-processed 'teas' which destroy beneficial biology, Cataplex utilizes a proprietary passive cold-extraction process. This method preserves biological integrity, allowing for the natural seeding of beneficial microbes. The suspended leaf particles function as microbial carriers, immediately flooding the aquarium with viable bacteria to help maintain natural microbial balance. Cold processing also protects Kakadu Plum Leaf's heat-sensitive antioxidant compounds while keeping every strain of the probiotic boost fully viable.
Flocculation & Biofilm
The micronised solids act as natural flocculating agents, binding with fine waterborne particulates to improve water clarity. Once settled, these solids create a nutrient-dense grazing matrix (Aufwuchs) that accelerates biofilm production, providing a critical primary food source for grazing shrimp and newborn fry. Dual-leaf particulates support microbial colonisation and nutritional density.
Natural Conditioning
Cataplex modifies water chemistry to replicate the soft, acidic conditions of natural 'blackwater' habitats. The high concentration of natural tannins supports the natural resilience of livestock while significantly mitigating osmotic stress. Kakadu Plum Leaf's ellagic acid and gallic acid polyphenol complex further supports natural vitality and oxidative stress resistance.
Conditioning & Application
Cataplex Helps Maintain:
Rapid Microbial Seeding
Natural Microbial Balance
Natural Water Polishing (Flocculation)
Natural Comfort During Transport
Fry & Shrimp Vitality
pH Buffering & Heavy Metal Chelation
| Application Mode | Use Rate |
|---|---|
| Standard Application | 1ml per 10L |
| Maximum Application | 1ml per 2L |
20% more concentrated formula. Same trusted use rates, now delivering significantly more leaf solids, dual-Terminalia extract, and live microbial count per millilitre. Shake well before use to suspend micronised matrix.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not sure which botanical-microbial protocol fits your system? Our aquatic biology team will analyse your water parameters and recommend the optimal conditioning strategy.
Trade & Wholesale
Running a hatchery, aquaculture facility, or aquarium retail operation? We offer competitive trade accounts with bulk dual-Terminalia pricing, dedicated technical support, and custom mixing & OEM formulation services for production-scale conditioning and microbial seeding.
