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Klawz
Mon Jul 16, 2012, 12:08 PM
As the heading states does anyone use Indian Almond Leaves consistantly for Discus? I keep reading its a good way to lower PH but cant find too many people using them for Discus. Betta and Apisto keepers tend to use it more consistantly but from what i know Discus, Betta and Apistos benefit from similar conditions?
Is there an issue with the water quality once they start breaking down?

Bob Daniel
Wed Aug 15, 2012, 02:13 AM
I don't worry too much about ph unless I am breeding some fish. When I bred them I ran the product water from an RO into a deionization column and collected the reagent grade water. This water would be reconstituted and then pumped a day later into the breeder tank. pH was about 6.0 and around 120 microsiemens. Why? Toxins in the water will affect fry long before an adult. Just a precaution.

m.ingram
Wed Aug 15, 2012, 04:00 AM
I use Indian almond leaves if i have a sick fish.I put them in the hospital tank as i find it stops them from being skitish.

Nev
Wed Aug 22, 2012, 01:36 PM
I use peat moss to lower ph when l need to but have never heard a bad thing about the leaves.