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I have a 72g community tank with largely Tetras and such. I have four good size pieces of Mopani wood in it. It is moderately planted. My question for others is Amazon extract or not? I have used the API extract in the past (no coloring), but can't find it. Switched to Tetra extract, and it colors the water. I don't know if there is a difference or not using it or not.
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• Nov 14, 2010

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Your mopani would is probably releasing tannins and basically giving you the same thing the extract would do I would think.

 

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I agree.

 

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Bottles of tannins are very expensive. Try Indian almond leaves if you can get them. Oak leaves may be an alternative.

 

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Lupin said:

Bottles of tannins are very expensive. Try Indian almond leaves if you can get them. Oak leaves may be an alternative.

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Oak leaves ARE an alternative that works nicely. Just make sure they aren't contaminated with lawncare chemicals. Collect them in the woods to be sure.

 

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I agree with subrosa. Remember to soak the oak leaves before puting them in your tank.