Almond Leave questions...

[Puriti]

My teacher gave me these almond leaves and are telling me they're basically a miracle plant for fish tanks, especially bettas. I have a few questions though...

She says it's an antifungal, antibacterial, tonic, hormone inducer, and I just want to know if this is true...

Is it safe for all aquatic creatures other than bettas?

How much is safe to put in if I do use it?
(20 and 10 gal tanks)

How long can/should I leave it in there?

 

[lmw80]

Hm..I have never heard of this before! I am definitly going to watch this for responses...

 

[Musket]

A knowledgeable person at the fish store told me about almond leaves and peat moss. But I'm sorry I caan't remember the exact reason for them I think the peat reduces ph. Will have to go to the net to find an answer if no one here knows.

 

[severum mama]

Yes, the peat will reduce pH. Not sure about almond leaves though.

 

[Puriti]

http://majesticbettas.com/supplyshop/almondleaf.htm

I emailed the person about my questions to see if he knows

 

[JodiMartin2003]

Almond Leaves lower PH.