I am considering adding some oak leaf litter to the bottom of my 140g ornate bichir tank to prove extra hiding spaces. Now for the questions:
1. What is the proper way to steralize the dead leaves prior to placing into the tank? Boiling? Scrubbing? Baking?
2. Is there anyone in SoCal with a clean supply or oak leaves? Since I don't any any oak leaves at my place, picking them from a random spot can be dangerous because of pesticides or other toxins... Any idea where I can get some clean source?
3. How often would I need to replace the dead leaf litter in the tank?
1. What is the proper way to steralize the dead leaves prior to placing into the tank? Boiling? Scrubbing? Baking?
2. Is there anyone in SoCal with a clean supply or oak leaves? Since I don't any any oak leaves at my place, picking them from a random spot can be dangerous because of pesticides or other toxins... Any idea where I can get some clean source?
3. How often would I need to replace the dead leaf litter in the tank?