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 in a cold-extracted, microbially-active 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 therapeutic 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. Proven pathogen inhibition and water polishing via natural flocculation.
Terminalia ferdinandiana — Kakadu Plum
Australian native superfruit bearing the highest natural vitamin C concentration of any known plant (up to 100× oranges). Extraordinarily rich in ellagic acid, gallic acid, and antioxidant polyphenols. Delivers potent antimicrobial and antifungal activity, dramatically enhances non-specific immune response, and protects livestock from oxidative stress during transport, breeding, and disease challenges.
Dual-Terminalia Synergy
T. catappa establishes the blackwater baseline and microbial carrier matrix. T. ferdinandiana injects extreme antioxidant capacity and immune-modulating phytochemistry. Cold-extracted together, they preserve heat-sensitive vitamin C and live native microbes. The result: broader tannin profiles, stronger pathogen suppression, enhanced biofilm nutrition, and unprecedented conditioning potency — all in the only solution of its kind.
What It Contains
A three-component bio-active system engineered for sustained botanical release and immediate microbial colonization.
Bio-Active Liquid Extract
A concentrated, passively extracted solution rich in stable tannins, humic acids, flavonoids, and Kakadu Plum's natural vitamin C/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 preserved through our unique cold-process extraction. Immediately seeds your aquarium with viable probiotics to outcompete pathogens.
Advanced Environmental Control
Cataplex modifies water chemistry, seeds biology, and conditions livestock through four interconnected pathways.
Bio-Active Cold Extraction
Unlike heat-treated 'teas' which sterilize 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 jumpstart the ecosystem and outcompete pathogens. Cold processing also protects Kakadu Plum's heat-sensitive vitamin C and antioxidant compounds.
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 enhance microbial colonization and nutritional density.
Immune Defense
Cataplex modifies water chemistry to replicate the soft, acidic conditions of natural ‘blackwater’ habitats. The high concentration of bioactive tannins fortifies the non-specific immune response of livestock, reducing susceptibility to bacterial and fungal infections while significantly mitigating osmotic stress. Kakadu Plum's ellagic acid, gallic acid, and natural vitamin C complex further amplify immune modulation and oxidative stress resistance.
Performance & Dosing
Cataplex Helps Promote & Control:
Rapid Microbial Colonization
Pathogen Inhibition
Natural Water Polishing (Flocculation)
Stress Reduction in Transport
Fry & Shrimp Survival Rates
pH Buffering & Heavy Metal Chelation
| Application Mode | Dose Rate |
|---|---|
| Standard Dose | 1ml per 10L |
| Maximum Dose | 1ml per 2L |
20% more concentrated formula. Same trusted dose 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 compounding services for production-scale conditioning and probiotic seeding.
