hi,why do fish keepers add these to there tanks?
can thay be added to all types of tanks with diff types of fish?
can thay be added to all types of tanks with diff types of fish?
I like some leaves as well for the reasons Jess says, I'm adding them to all the tanks now. I'm too mean to buy Indian Almond leaves, so I'm using a few Alder cones with either Oak, Magnolia grandiflora and Loquat (Eriobotrya japonica) leaves (I've got convenient sources of all of these), and they all seem to work well.lowers pH and anti-fungal and I believe anti bacterial. Tannins released will lower the pH. I think also that some micro-organisms grow on the leaves which shrimp feed on.
thats not a bad idea,i could add one leave to a tub and add some to my new water when i do a w/c.I add them to treated water and leave and place the box in a dark place. I add a little of the water after a large water change.