Almond tree leaf

[305phins]

Hey MFK anyone using almond tree leafs to induce breeding for cichlids?

Also does anyone buy them regularly for breeding ? Any tips or positive experiences using them?


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[tehmole]

i'm using it to soften the water ..don't know bout the breeding part ... but good info to know

 

[Kaosu]

I use oak leafs for substitute works wonders on getting my blue rams to breed.

 

[305phins]

i'm using it to soften the water ..don't know bout the breeding part ... but good info to know

When your water gets softer does your ph change ? I know the softer the water the less quantity of dissolved minerals. But I don't fully understand soft/hard water and its relation to ph.

I use oak leafs for substitute works wonders on getting my blue rams to breed.

Hmm thats cool. I wonder if it would have the same effect on bigger cichlids. Festae, umbee, vieja, etc...

 

[Kaosu]

When your water gets softer does your ph change ? I know the softer the water the less quantity of dissolved minerals. But I don't fully understand soft/hard water and its relation to ph.



Hmm thats cool. I wonder if it would have the same effect on bigger cichlids. Festae, umbee, vieja, etc...

I dont see why not?...best of all you can get tons for free this time of year and they would not hurt at the least. ...but i get the same water readings and breeding results with them as i did with the almond leafs...way cheaper too.