Indian almond leaf

[fishyfeet]

ive got a load if anyone wants just a few to try them, not sure how much to charge though, so open to offers.

I use them all the time in my tanks, they lower the ph slighly, the fish seem to like them, and since my friend added them her shrimps have bred, snails seem to like to much on them too once theyve been in there a few days. di

 

[quatermass]

So this leaf is more or less the same as placing bogwood or blackwater extract into an aquarium if you've not got a Betta?

I'd noticed that my fish tanks with bogwood were always much less diseased.

Amazon or African water contains many hundreds of trace chemicals and we all know these aren't in tap water. So adding a small piece of bog wood will replace most of these. It does make sense to try to replicate the animals natural environment.

BTW, I'd love the original article more if the author has cited its sources though.

 

[stevenufc]

for indian almond leaf

its £3.50 + £2 postage

http/www.killifishsales.co.uk/salesaccessories.htm

 

[block2]

Hi All...Just a bit more info regarding the leaves.

I was introduced to leaves by a couple of Thai Betta breeders. When the Indian Almond dried leaves are placed into the water, a strong brown dye is given off. The dye contains organic acids humic and tannins. The water darkens to a yellowish brown (tea-like color) after a few days, which is exactly the same as the Betta fishes' natural habitat. The changed water seems to harden their scales. It helps them heal wounds and ward off illnesses.

The humic and tannins from the Indian almond leaves also lowers the pH of the water, absorbs harmful chemicals and helps create a soothing and calm environment for the fish. The leaves can also be used to treat bacteria infection and help the Bettas recover from injuries. Some people also use them to increase breeding frequency. But be careful, because it also makes the male more aggressive at breeding time. On the other hand, it also helps the female recover from any wounds she receives during the breeding process.

I use one square-inch of leaf per half-gallon of water for individual fish. One leaf per 10-gallon rearing tank for the fry. One-leaf per half-filled 10-gallon breeding tank.

If any of you Betta Breeders/Keepers need any Indian Almond Leaves, I have just gathered quite a few freshly fallen leaves, prices are very reasonable and include postage via airmail from Thailand...PM or email jeff at ..... [email protected] if interested.

Regards
Jeff

 

[Frank21]

Indian Almond leave is great for betta and it's been in history that people been using it. I still prefer my malaysia food in my home town for sure. LOL If your betta don't feels good, make the indian almond leaf solution darker and the betta will getting better.
As for black water, I use Waters of the world native water conditioner and makesure it is Southeast asia and india and from Mardel. Get in in aquabid for 4.50 per bottle. Cheap becuase they sell like 9.99. You can get more bottle with the same price and safe the shipping cost.

Regards

Albert

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[discus_lover]

hm indian almond leaf is famous here as i live in india..hi hi..welcome to our forum..keep posting here...

 

[ny2oz]

hm indian almond leaf is famous here as i live in india..hi hi..welcome to our forum..keep posting here...

Are thes eleaves good for a regular tropical community tank...or is it really only necessary for a betta tank? Just want to know if it will benifit tropical communities at all like it does bettas.

 

[discus_lover]

ya it's necessary for a betta tank....

 

[ny2oz]

ya it's necessary for a betta tank....

Yeah I got that, just was asking for regular tropical non-betta tanks too. I ordered some off ebay, setting up a 2.5 gallon for a betta soon.

 

[bettaKing]

Err... these leaves look like they have been soaked in water or have been attacked by fungus. Did you dry them under the sun?

Best place to get Indian Almond Leaves for me is at: http/stores.ebay.com/Amys-Ketapang-Inc?refid=store

You can even ask for very dark leaves (which are the best for bettas). If Amy has stock, she will generally agree to do it for you.

Regards
J.A.