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So I thought this would be a good spot to post this. Im looking for alternatives to dry IAL leaves that have the same benefits as far as antibacterial/ antifungal properties, A stable food scource for shrimp and micro-organisms and ph lowering etc. particularly from native trees. Going to add to the list as people recommend others. Also any great places to buy Indian almond leaf. Im just looking for dry leaves. So far I've tried: Pinnapple guava. Cherry Quava. Native alder cones (Aldus glutinosa) Banksia. Eucalyptus. But none have quite darkened my water like IAL. Need something for my Bettas with the same effect. Also any link to pollution on leaves and how we deal with or avoid it (other then obviously collecting from a forest far from civilisation,) Hearing of people growing their own trees or just collecting in suburbia etc and it's fine, what's the story there?
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Hi I purchased some Indian Almond Leaves from Newbreed Aquatics. I broke off approx. 1/4 leaf put it in my 17 Litre Nano Tank and no one has even bothered to take a bite :-( Anyone had any success with IAL as a shrimp food Its a relatively new tank (I'm relatively new to shrimp) and stocked with Crystal Reds Roscoe
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What are they? Scientific Name: Terminalia catappa Common Names: Ketapang (Indonesian), Bengal almond, Singapore almond, Ebelebo, Malabar almond, Indian almond, Tropical almond, Sea almond, Beach Almond, Talisay tree, Umbrella tree, Abrofo Nkatie (Ghana), Tavola (Fiji), "Castanhola" (Northeastern Brazil), Zanmande (creole) and kotÅl* Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminalia_catappa As well as lowering the pH and removing some toxins from the water, they also act as a food source for some shrimp. How to prepare: The dry leaves should be stored in a cool and dry location. When ready to use, wash and put into the tank. You can either weigh it down with a rock or let it sink which usually happens after 24-48 hours.
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What are they? Scientific Name: Terminalia catappa Common Names: Ketapang (Indonesian), Bengal almond, Singapore almond, Ebelebo, Malabar almond, Indian almond, Tropical almond, Sea almond, Beach Almond, Talisay tree, Umbrella tree, Abrofo Nkatie (Ghana), Tavola (Fiji), "Castanhola" (Northeastern Brazil), Zanmande (creole) and kotÅl* Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terminalia_catappa As well as lowering the pH and removing some toxins from the water, they also act as a food source for some shrimp. How to prepare: The dry leaves should be stored in a cool and dry location. When ready to use, wash and put into the tank. You can either weigh it down with a rock or let it sink which usually happens after 24-48 hours. View full article