Almond Leaves (Catappa) to lower the pH

[Kunthan]

Hi All,

Any suggestion of using Almond Leaves (Catappa) to lower the pH ?

Has any one Tried ?

Read in few site it works but chnages the whater color little...

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[gemach7]

Works via the same process as driftwood. The leaves contain tannic acid that leeches into the water. Will turn your water a tea colour by the time wanted ph is reached and will take time.
The leaves will have to replaced as they decay or your just adding debris to your tank.

 

[Kunthan]

Is it advisable or not ? my PH is at 7.8 on planted tank after googling found this

Any other alternate solution to reduce ???

 

[gemach7]

7.8 is not that high just make sure you acclimate your fish properly and buy good stock and shouldn't have an issue.

 

[ImACoolguy]

Peat moss is easier though as said your pH is fine.


Caleb

 

[Kunthan]

Thanks you All