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Tannins from Indian Almond leaves (blackwater)

Igneous

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I've always kept these leaves with fish. It's said that they release antifungal and antibacterial properties into the water while decomposing. Besides that leaf litter in general mimics a natural enviroment which gives animals (fish or salamander) a place to hide and scavenge.
 
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Igneous said:
I've always kept these leaves with fish. It's said that they release antifungal and antibacterial properties into the water while decomposing. Besides that leaf litter in general mimics a natural enviroment which gives animals (fish or salamander) a place to hide and scavenge.
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I had a Blackwater tank for my axolotl as well. I stopped it since he is having issues. I just found a post from a vet saying this one axolotl ate a part of an Indian almond leaf, became impacted amd does from toxicity. I'm trying to research more and I'm finding nothing that backs that claim.
 
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