Are almond and banana leaf the only option?
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Are almond and banana leaf the only option?
Hi friends,
I wanted to know if almond and banana leaf are the only option in a betta tank?
Has anyone tried any other plant's leaf?
I wanted to know if almond and banana leaf are the only option in a betta tank?
Has anyone tried any other plant's leaf?
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Re: Are almond and banana leaf the only option?
you can try jack fruit leaves
even they work quite well
or you can try small pieces of uncured driftwood
used tea powder
you can pretty much use any dry leaves, but these will not last long, and might not have enough tannic acid
even they work quite well
or you can try small pieces of uncured driftwood
used tea powder
you can pretty much use any dry leaves, but these will not last long, and might not have enough tannic acid
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Re: Are almond and banana leaf the only option?
try peat in you filter
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Re: Are almond and banana leaf the only option?
cacao leaves have similar effect as almond leaves.
same applies for oak leaves and alder seeds...but do not know if those grow in india
same applies for oak leaves and alder seeds...but do not know if those grow in india
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Re: Are almond and banana leaf the only option?
Thanks guys -- that helps a lot
Does this mean that I can literally use any leaf?
Why I am asking this is because I would like the leaf to be smaller or equal in size to the betta itself. I have a scape in mind that would make sense only if the leaf is smaller say not more than 2-3 inch in length...
Does this mean that I can literally use any leaf?
Why I am asking this is because I would like the leaf to be smaller or equal in size to the betta itself. I have a scape in mind that would make sense only if the leaf is smaller say not more than 2-3 inch in length...
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Re: Are almond and banana leaf the only option?
Hi Keshava, i hope you remember, we met at Vijjy's place.pkattitude wrote:Thanks guys -- that helps a lot
Does this mean that I can literally use any leaf?
Why I am asking this is because I would like the leaf to be smaller or equal in size to the betta itself. I have a scape in mind that would make sense only if the leaf is smaller say not more than 2-3 inch in length...
I want to let you know that trees/plants that yield a milky sap when you break the leaf off, should NOT be used. This 'milk' is usually dangerous and you can see even cattle will not graze on them, forget fish tolerating them. So when you break the leaves for use, observe closely. I have a guava tree in my front yard and its leaves are usable.
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Re: Are almond and banana leaf the only option?
If you want small leaf try cutting the leaf and placing in the tank +1 with not using the leaf with milky content its dangerous.pkattitude wrote:Thanks guys -- that helps a lot
Does this mean that I can literally use any leaf?
Why I am asking this is because I would like the leaf to be smaller or equal in size to the betta itself. I have a scape in mind that would make sense only if the leaf is smaller say not more than 2-3 inch in length...
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Jack fruit tree leaves are best option for you. Anybody need leaves, I can provide free of cost in next meet.
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Re: Are almond and banana leaf the only option?
SCORPIO wrote:Jack fruit tree leaves are best option for you. Anybody need leaves, I can provide free of cost in next meet.
Jack fruit where the heck i got leaves from ?? Just kidding dont take me seriously a very busy, tiring and hectic day going at office it happens
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Thanks Romi (sure I remember you )... guava sounds like a good option... seems like I am goig to disturb you guys once again?Romi wrote:I want to let you know that trees/plants that yield a milky sap when you break the leaf off, should NOT be used. This 'milk' is usually dangerous and you can see even cattle will not graze on them, forget fish tolerating them. So when you break the leaves for use, observe closely. I have a guava tree in my front yard and its leaves are usable.
Thanks, will wait for the next meet. One question though... are they small in size?SCORPIO wrote:Jack fruit tree leaves are best option for you. Anybody need leaves, I can provide free of cost in next meet.
- that was a nice one...jack wrote:Jack fruit where the heck i got leaves from ?? Just kidding dont take me seriously a very busy, tiring and hectic day going at office it happens
winter is always a tough time for trees - may be that expains your day at office, Jack
on cutting the leaf - I think that would kill the effect I am trying to create
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