Indian Almond / Catappa Leaves – Aquarium Botanicals
From £1.00
All photographs show the actual fish currently available. Aquarium glass, lighting and screen settings may make colours appear slightly different from how they look in person.
Habitat routes
Optional habitat and preparation routes
These are nearby catalogue options, not mandatory bundles. Choose only what fits the aquarium, measured water conditions and livestock already present.
Indian Almond / Catappa Leaves – Aquarium Botanicals
From £1.00
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Wild-parent F1 group
Captive bred from Blue Heckel × Cuipeuá parents
The fish offered are captive bred. Their male Blue Heckel parent and female Cuipeuá parent were wild caught.
Same parent pairing
Both hatch groups are F1 offspring from the same wild-parent pairing; the younger batch is not F2.
Current group photographs
The photographs show the real fish currently available but do not automatically reserve one exact photographed individual.
Current condition
The fish are currently healthy and well conditioned based on owner observation and husbandry. This is not a lifetime, disease-free or veterinary guarantee.
Habitat visual story
A calm, stable route matters more than a dramatic setup
These dedicated habitat cards show the ecological setting around the fish rather than photographs of the current group.
Natural habitat
Leaf litter, roots and shaded water create the calm visual structure associated with blackwater habitats.
Shaded refuge
Broken sight lines and quieter shaded areas help make a large aquarium feel secure rather than exposed.
Leaf-litter floor
Natural structure can be used carefully without reducing the open swimming space required by discus.
Open swimming route
The habitat should balance natural cover with clear, unobstructed room for the group to move.
Suitability
For experienced keepers with a stable aquarium
Discus require stable heated water, appropriate space, compatible tankmates, careful acclimation and a consistent feeding and maintenance routine.
Good route when
- The aquarium is mature, stable and appropriately sized.
- The buyer understands discus water, temperature and feeding needs.
- Collection and exact-fish selection can be arranged directly.
Pause before buying when
- The aquarium is new, unstable or unsuitable for adult discus.
- A guaranteed sex, confirmed pair or proven breeder is required.
- Standard automatic parcel delivery is expected.
Essential details
What must be clear before arranging
Fish and price
- Price is per individual fish.
- Two independently managed size groups.
- Stock is updated manually by the owner.
Collection and shipping
- Collection by appointment is standard and strongly preferred.
- Private address shared only after arrangement.
- Shipping only by prior agreement with actual costs paid separately.
Current fish
Real fish, natural variation
Four views from the selected ten-image gallery show group scale, red patterning, blue patterning and natural body form.
Current group
Real current fish with natural differences in colour, pattern and body detail.
Red patterning
Red and blue striped fish from the current owner-bred group.
Blue patterning
Blue and turquoise expression varies naturally between individual fish.
Natural form
Side profiles show the mature body form and current condition of the group.
Questions before arranging
Frequently asked questions
Are these fish wild caught?
No. The fish offered for sale are captive-bred F1 offspring. Their male Blue Heckel parent and female Cuipeuá parent were wild caught.
Is the younger group F2?
No. Both size groups are F1 fish from the same wild-parent pairing and different hatch dates.
Can you guarantee the sex?
No. The group is sexually mature, but individual males and females have not been identified reliably. Sex cannot be guaranteed.
Can I choose the exact fish?
Yes, when collecting by appointment you can see the currently available fish and choose the exact individual in person. Remote buyers can request fresh photographs of the remaining fish before any separately agreed shipping arrangement.
Is normal website shipping available?
No. Collection is standard and strongly preferred. Shipping may be considered only after direct prior agreement, with actual packing and courier costs paid separately by the buyer.
What have the fish been fed?
They accept a wide range of prepared foods and are not fussy. They have never been fed live food or worms.
Learn before you add
Connect the product to the practical guidance.
Read the most relevant BBA article, then use the shared method and expectation checks before choosing.
Food and water support
Prepared-food and aquarium-support routes
These are optional catalogue routes, not mandatory bundles and not substitutes for measured water quality or a suitable established aquarium.
