Well, sounds like almost all of you are getting leaves now, I'm getting questions about methods of "How do I use them?" Big aren't they? See the rich color, that shows that they were well treated and a good quality.
method 1, 1 prefer, put the leaves in loose, or hang them in a fish safe media bag. I put 7 in my 55 the first time. This slowly changes the water, vs a sidden change. The leaves fall apart starting at around 2 weeks, squeeze them out and as you change water, add a new leaf for every 5-10 gallons. Your fish love it all, you can control the light amber hue clear to a dark tea.
As far as method #2 making tea,presoaking leaves in sun water or hot water releases the tanin instantly and makes a tea. I would probably pour it in gradual over time
uhh canister filters, I hate to mess with en entire bacterial ecosystem and zennzzo is writing up some research and experiments he's been doing with his leaves.
So, please share what you did, how it's going, thanks.
