Tannins for My Betta Tank

[FishGuest5123]

So I’ve started boiling and adding the tannins from IAL to my betta tank. My PH was a little high. I’ve always added a leaf here and there but never the tannins. I kind of like the look and the bettas seem to like it. Any way to get the tannins darker though? Can you overdose on them?

 

[Colin_T]

More leaves will release more tannins and make it darker.

 

[FishGuest5123]

Wish my Oak tree would start dropping leaves. These IAL are getting expensive.

 

[Colin_T]

Your oak tree should start dropping leaves in the next few months. Then you can run around and collect them up.

 

[TheTenthDoctor]

Your oak tree should start dropping leaves in the next few months. Then you can run around and collect them up.

Thats what I do!

 

[FishGuest5123]

I keep watching and waiting!

 

[Kritastrophe]

Another reason to love fall! Ha ha.

 

[Back in the fold]

How much are those India Almond Leaves ? No, don't tell me. If you have to ask you can't afford them.

 

[FishGuest5123]

You can get them for $7-8 for 20 large leaves. Better to collect Oak leaves.

 

[Fishmanic]

I got 20 IAL from ebay. $10 shipped. They are very large leaves and will last a long time.

 

[Back in the fold]

The Beaucoup Denarius for dead leaves ? Ouch !

 

[Kritastrophe]

Have you ever used alder cones?

 

[FishGuest5123]

No, what are they? Pine cones?

 

[FishGuest5123]

The Beaucoup Denarius for dead leaves ? Ouch !

Are you using French and Latin together?

 

[Kritastrophe]

I’m about to try them in my quarantine tank. There’s no fish in there and I got 60 for pretty cheap so I figured I’d see how they work. Supposedly they lower the ph a little bit “supposedly” wood does and I’ve never seen it actually happen so I’ll test it out. They release tannins in the water and give that black water look. I’ll test ph tomorrow to see if it did change anything. My lfs said a lot of people use them in shrimp tanks and have never had any issues. They are tiny, and I’ve attached a photo. Also can confirm they make water dark added a a soak picture.