Indian Almond Leaves | The Secret to healthier Betta Fish
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 28 ก.ย. 2024
- I love using Indian Almond leaves (aka Catappa leaves) because they release Tannins into the water. This mimics the bettas natural environment, lowers the pH, and makes Ammonia less toxic. Indian almond leaves are often described as ”the poor man’s water conditioner” due to their capacity of altering the water chemistry in an aquarium.
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Really appreciate how you are giving tips on how to make the most out of something the customers get for free from every shipping you do! That's very nice of you :) And even though it's just one leaf, there's so much benefit that comes out of it.
when does she go live fridays....pls answer .... n thx in advance
FTR THE JARS DUDDDEEE
Chris?
@@stuffland4371 Chris!
Dude I thought you hated jars...
I have a big Indian almond tree in front of my house, we call it"Talisay"tree here in the Philippines. its a common tree here.
Same nasa bakuran sa dagat namin
Ako rin
Same din samin. 2 pa nga sila kaya yung iba binigay ko sa mga kaibigan ko :)
Here in Malaysia, I can literally find these leaves by the roadside. But of course i prefer to purchase it from my friend who sells bettas.
Also here in the Philippines we can literally just pick some but we do it secretly because neighbors might think that we're picking garbage, also buying online is much cleaner and they are properly hand picked unlike when you just pick them on the roadside who knows if it was already stepped on or covered with dust and nasty stuffs.
Lucky u!! I live in malaysia but had no idea where i can get em outdoors lol
Same here in Burma
@@littledoopsie pantai banyak. Semua pantai ada
@@rhyanlumilay6317 why would it be a problem if you’re picking up garbage?
Btw. In Malaysia. Indian almond leaves tree everywhere so a just go and pick up. It's free lol
Troy Ling yess😂i hv two trees in front of my house😂
Lucky! I wish I could get them for free >_
Troy Ling luck you
Creative Pet Keeping but the tanins aren't that strong
i just came back from the backyard we have to trees every day you may find like at least 10 leaves on the ground, why don't you buy an IAL tree ?
I had an indian almond tree, and never knew about this!
Great video! I watched how you did this before using the hot water from the kettle into a jar. I used to just add the dry leaf to the tank but they took forever to release tannins. Now I have done your method and my once sick betta is doing even better. They are all doing well. I did not like the idea of boiling in a pot since I use them for cooking and didn't want anything in the water. So your method is the best idea. Thank you!
I'm glad to hear that your betta is doing better ^_^
I am from India, Kolkata. I have so many of this trees in my locality. Sheding hundreds of leaves every day. They produce a nut. This is known an "Kaath Badaam" in my language. No body knows the benefits of its leaves. It is a very nice looking tree. The leave gets red before falling.
I wish I lived in a country where they grew everywhere.. I would not have to buy them from overseas >_
Me too
in Chennai there were more almond trees ..were leaves are wasting down here ....
kolkatai kothai ?
Ami Chotu Tollygunge
I love my IALs! My betta had a mishap with a net during a tank rearrangement and lost a chunk of his tail. I've been changing his water every other day for two weeks and have been using IALs for the past week. The first week he had maybe 1-2mm of new growth without the IAL but in this past week he has had 14-15mm of growth to his tail. It has really shown to be a great an necessary item to help heal him
Thank you for your helpful video, much appreciated. I have a question though, what will be the shelf life of the extracted Tanins in the bottle?
This really helped my betta in beating off ich and recovering from fin rot. It makes the fish happier also and less stressed out. We have 2 IAL trees at the back of our house, I really like to use this for my betta aquarium!🖒
Hi Gail, I was just wondering, do you wait for dry leaves to fall or have you ever dried a fresh leaf yourself?
@@maizaki8992 Hi there, indian almond trees are very very common here so I just pick up fallen leaves. I think either way is fine.
Me and my husband have a few community tanks with a Betta in them, would the leaf hurt the fish other than a Betta breed?
i didn't know that till i started to pet bettas 😂😂😂 .. hi im a fan! love your channel, soo much to name my baby after you 😙😙😙 more power!
i orderd some offline and got them yesterday i am part of a number of groups for betta fish on fb so i lernt of them from there im glad i got them and they will help my boy with his fin growth since his fins are still growing
How long can you keep the concentrated almond leave water?
Nicole P no idea for me. I tried once to pour a lot, but in three days is gone :(
Says right in the video a few months.
the way you say "almond" is adorable!
I premake jugs of water too , with my salt , leaves , and conditioner so when i change water it’s all right there 😇🙏 blessings
Do you use the conditioner after or before?
Lucky in indonesia, it's pretty muh everywhere 😂 i basically just picking the leaves on the streets nearby for free. In indonesia we call it 'ketapang' and it really help betta fish
I live in Hong Kong and I just pick it from park in city for free. Indonesia is good place for keeping betta fish because of suitable weather!
How do you store it? Do I have to refrigerate it?
My bowl is 2.5-3 gallon.
I have a full moon red betta. Its tail is getting ruined slowly and it is not using its left small fin.
Should I put an Indian Almond Leaf directly into it ?
Some information about this.
-To make this work you should find good quality leaves otherwise it won't work as well. The extract is going to be less tinted and less useful.
-You can put vonditioner to the water if you like but really using drinking water or just water is fine as chloramine just evaporates.
-It can be stored approximately 1 week some say for months but is safer for a week
What a great idea.
Thank you. Going to to try this out tomorrow.
Should the boiled water be treated with Prime, prior to boiling?
Should the tannin water be stored in the fridge when not using?
Also, how much of the tannin water would be ideal for a 5 gallon tank (1 male betta)?
Thanks!:) 🐠
Hi there 🤗 did you happen to get an answer for these questions? I had the same exact questions in my mind 😅
From what I saw in another video you can dechlorinate the water with prime and do this. Hope it helps,peace.
Fresh water and adding alot of indian almond leaves will keep your betta happy. I havent change my aquarium for almost a year now and my netta is still active. IAL ain't no joke.
i did this with a good amount of almond leaves that I bought on ebay, but i didn't get much tannins from it. the water wasnt very dark, and i used boiling water :// Is there a specific seller that i should buy these from?
Hi, I have a question regarding making my own extract. I understand that you can keep it out of the fridge but mine is starting to develop a cottonlike substance at the bottom after about a week. Is it still safe to put in my Betta and Betta fry tank?
Hi, I have a doubt can I directly put the leaves in the water
How many days can we store Indian almond leaves water ?
A very very very long time
Hi, how long you keep that water, with the almond leaf..? and can you just add water over and over,?
I put some of the IAL water and i checked on my betta there were some weird brown things on her body. If u know what it is please tell me. Help will be appreciated
So I treat tap water then boil it and make the tannin mixture?
Is this indian almond leaf good for all fishes?
Nice information i never knew that much benefit of almond leaf i will get it by tomorrow for my betta tank... Thanks for sharing that information
Mine is taller than 2 story building,and it has a very strong coloration in the water and I ferment the leaves
How long can i keep that indian leaves extract?
Will regular almond leafs do the same ? I have no access to the Indian variants. But I do own a few acres of common almond trees. I wanted to help the kids with their attempts at breeding golden bettas from crossing lucistic albino and red bettas.
Does Indian Almond Leaf prevent fish diseases....especially ick or velvet diseases? Is it safe for a community tank?
wow.. thankyou so much for this information...
Do you have to condition the water before you boil it?
Thank you for sharing knowledge about this leaf.very educated..
Hi, Can please advise how often water should be changed if using IAL in Betta tank? Thank you. Cheers
Do you have to put in any water conditioner to the water before boiling it?
Also how much water should you use per leaf? And how long can you keep the IAL water?
thank you for making this! do you have to add conditioner to the indian almond leaves before dumping the water into a beta tank?
Hi! Do you condition the ial water before putting it in the tank?
Did you add dechlorinator to the water before you boiled it?
I keep small piece of indian almond leaf in my fish tank. He loves it. I replace it every time the snail finishes eating most of it.
So tannins won’t hurt my betta? For example Can I just leave the leaves inside my tank all time or should it only be used for some occasions?
Can you give a link which company you use ? its bunch of them on amazon ,which one you use it.I did that with the leaves and its not even close to that ,its not dark like yours in the jar .
Are they good for espei rasboras too ! And for flame tetras ? My female bettas live with these other fish of these two species . Will it make their tank look like filled of ice tea ? I just ordered some from amazon . I read it will help to make the ph lower .
Not sure I did it right. I have a big leaf, put it in a smaller container than the one you have, and put boiling water in. It’s cooled for more than 24 hours and it’s the same color as the water you have your fish in?
Does the mixture need to be refrigerated? I heard you mentiion that it lasts for months, so you're saying it doesn't go bad?
do you store the tannin jar with the lid on? Or do you keep it open top?
Hi; I have a question, can i stock my little extract for one week only, in purified drinking water in room temp?
Where did you get those jars? I do like them and would like to purchase.
They are just big food jars I saved over time everytime I finished the food that was in them. I'd like to find a place to buy them in bulk if possible though.
Do i just use tap water for the boiled hot water?
Is it okay to boil the catappa leaves and then use the boiled water after cooling it down for the fish?
Hi! Does boiling Indian Almond Leaf enhances your fish?? Because our breeder said it kills good benefit if you boil the leaf. But watching your vid makes easier to get tanning than cool water... Can you please reply if the boiling IAL works very well in enhancings colors??? I am planning for joining show this january
Just add it in the water. It doesnt change r enhance your betta's colors. It is anti-bacterial and keeps your betta from being sick. If you want to enhance your fish's color try specialized pellets for Bettas. tip:Find spirulina in the ingredients it is very good for your fish.
Approx temperature of boiling water?
I put 5 of them in my 40 breeder, and it barely changed the water color, is that normal? I boiled one leaf in a quart of water and cooled it down poured some in, that worked water was yellow. But the other 5 that are in a mesh bag haven't really affected the water, its been a week. HELP!! should I boil more? I have one sick betta with white on her head, at bottom of tank, barely eating. any advice appreciated.
is it possible to add too much of the tannin extract?
It would have to be very very highly condensed and concentrated but .. from what I am aware of ..the bettas in the wild are in water with many leaves and the water is quite dark. Ive put multiple leaves in on 5 gal until the water was orange-brown and my fish loved it.
I just put 6 leaves into a large glass bowl and added boiling the water. I let the water cool and sit for about four hours. I only got two water bottles full of tannis. I seems I'm using too many leaves. Can I use them again? This is the first time I've tried this. (I've been waiting for the leaves for about 7 weeks and I really wanted them fasts my betta had fin rot, which is healing well due to aquarium salt.)
I am new to Betta keeping. I love clear water. Is it possible to benefit from these without the yucky brown water?
Do normal almond leaves work
i can get these easily they grow in my country lol wow didnt know that and theres banana trees behind my house rn oh wow
What are the different types of betta splendens fish??? Please give me a complete list.....
Hi, do you know when should i put my new beta to my new blackwater setup?
Hi! For how long can i keep/stock the tannins in a bottle? Thank you!
Do you keep this water in the fridge? Or just keep it anywhere?
I use it up really fast when I'm jarring fish. During winter when I'm not jarring..I make less and store it in the fridge
Thanks for sharing. Following your advice.
Well Catapa leaves or Talisay leaves are common here in the Philippines but I'm so unlucky that I lived in the city and doesn't know how to differentiate a Catapa tree from other trees so I just ordered it online, btw can I make it a staple in my tank or do I just put my betta inside a container with extract everytime I water change? Thanks!
Were should you store the contener
Any tips for a betta with fin rot. He's in a 3.5 gal tank
Weekly water changes of about 20٪ get a universal test kit and make sure your water is not harming the betta. Also If you are using a hob filter cover the intake with foam.
Is it good to put tannin in the tank or is it only for temporary jars
It's great for both ^_^
Sir can we store almond leaf extract in bisleri plastic bottle
Does IAL naturally have oil? When I boil it and let it cool down, I noticed a layer of film on top of the water. I washed the pot before I use it to boil IAL
Do you need to condition/de-chlorinate tap water before boiling it and adding it to the jar with the leaf?
I'd like to know the answer to Your question also .wish there was a reply.
So I removed a tiny betta female from my sorority because after learning more, I feel that Petco sold her way too small and way too young. She is lucky to be a whole inch long in size.
Should I add tannins to her water to help her? I am hoping to grow her out more so I can add her back to the sorority.
Is it safe to put in a planted tank with dwarf sag and water wisteria. the livestock includes 1 rummy nose, 2 galaxy rasboras, 7 baby ramshorn snails, 3 medium size apple snails and 1 young betta. they are in a 5 gal planted tank.
can you still do water testing with the water being tinted?
john doey yes!
@creativepetkeeping how much tanin do I add for 5 gallon aquarium. My betta is exhibiting early signs of fin rot/ fin fraying. I plan to do water changes daily as well. Thank you
Great video, is the almond leaf beneficial for south america cichlids too or just bettas
Dont do that cichlids need alkaline hard water this leaves are good for tropical fish like discus, angels, and of course bettas because they lower ph and hardness
Do you leave the leaves in the water.
Cool video. Love your bettas.
Thanks!
I’m really interested in doing this and trying to research much as possible. I’m going to use this in my betta tank. Do you think this would be ok for German blue rams? I’m looking to help the water quality and breeding the GBRS. They can be hard to keep and We want to try to be successful in this.
I have never had great luck with bettas. I put one in my new 120 gallon. He HATED it. I put him in a jar with an IAL(first time using), a small live plant and some rock. He is thriving now! I was sad he didn't like the big huge tank (friendly tank). But the jar is a decent size so I don't feel too bad
maybe, he was to scared in such a big place, especially if he came from a cup. Cause no betta should be put in something less than 5 gallons, so maybe u can try that.
How good is the catappa leaf water good for? Once you’ve soaked it 24 hours. How long can I keep it before it goes bad?
I think if it's in a jar etc a few months, I assume you could tell after a long period if it's bad but I tend to use it with every W/C so rarely do I keep it for long periods of time
Good tips .
Hi mam, excuse me, can we use about 10 seconds of your video and put it in my video using Indonesian Language? I will put your credit channel link for appreciation.
Hi! What is the video about?
It will a description about Indian Almond Tree in Indonesia and one of the application of their leaves for betta fish, i wonder if i can use 10 second of this video when you put the water into the bottle for 5 second and the other 5 second is showing the betta fishes in the bottle, mam
Do you use snails to take care of the rotting almond leaves inside your tank?
I have a betta with fish rot, I added aquarium salt 2 days ago. Could I safely add the Indian almond leaves as well?
We have an indian almond tree in our harden and its massive....😲
Please do an update on the petco betta koi marble pair I wonder if they change colors at all
How do you test the water with it being yellow? Won't it disrupt the results? Especially ammonia lol
Rudeee
My betta has fin rot/is fin biting..do u recommend epsom salt bath?
Hi. For how much days should we keep our betta fish in India almond tree water?
Thank you so much!!!! I am thinking of getting another beta after my epic failure 10 years ago... If
How many days we can use the same leaf?
Hi.. Can i ask, how long it will be good to use the extrcted idian almonds leaves? TIA, more power..
Do you add the declorinator before or after the almond leaf ?
Mike Alarcon Really late but add all your dechlorinated water from your water change and then finally add the almond leaf.
I crush them up and put them in a filter media bag and then steep in hot water.
Great video- do you wash your leaves before you boil? In case of insecticides?
Yes