I've used this in the past to induce breeding with piranha's. I'm pretty sure carbon pulls it out of the water though so be aware of that.
tetra black water extract?
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Just boil some oak leaves and pour the extract into the tank. It's quick and simple, that's what I do for my blackwater tank.
I used this for breeding never really for its look. just watch the water parameters it does altar things. i never used the amount all at once. good for breeding as it creates a similar wtaer conditions to breeding seasons. i bred plecos with it mostly. never effected other fish in the tank negativley.
amy's ketapang on ebay has been my best source. as for every day... I wouldn't over do it. too much and you can't see the fish. besides that it also has vitamins added and too much can be toxic.
carbon does indeed.
I have pecan trees and a few oak and pine trees in my area? your saying these will work? then i just boil them and add to the tank? my aro and lung seem a lot more active seem healthier, plus the tank looks great!
A trick JK47 showed me is to go to your LFS that carries a bunch of driftwood... They're usually in Tupperware containers, and if you're friendly with the staff you can get all the little pieces that have broken off in the bottom and throw them in a media bag and put them in a filter or sump. 
