Indian Almond Leaves.

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Shaun
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Indian Almond Leaves.

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Can anyone explain a bit about these to me, and would they be safe to add to a tank with L134's?
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Shaun
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arcsb
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Re: Indian Almond Leaves.

Post by arcsb »

Hi.
i have read an article by George Farmer in pfk that Indian Almond Leaves benefit soft water species.
They lower ph,absorb harmful chemical's and release anti bacterial substance's.
i have no experiance of them myself but i hope this help's.
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Re: Indian Almond Leaves.

Post by nowhereman »

I have been using these leave. Will give the water a brownish tint... It soften the water, but I am not sure of the medical effect... Works well for me as my pleco seems more stable with the leaves inside.
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Re: Indian Almond Leaves.

Post by thijs »

I have them in my Panaque maccus tank. And they eat them like guppies eat flakes. A bit expensive food, but not a problem for Peckoltia's i guess.
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