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    My electric eel indiana just after an 80 percent water change believe it or not, loving her amazon look uploadfromtaptalk1449148090485.jpguploadfromtaptalk1449148126186.jpguploadfromtaptalk1449148170478.jpg

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    Re: electric eel

    What have you put in there ? looks like dead leaves

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    Re: electric eel

    Quote Originally Posted by Gary R View Post
    What have you put in there ? looks like dead leaves
    common everyday oak tree leaves gary, just as good as almond leaves. sold abroad in the states for silly prices for aquariums, dont think many are aware they are safe for fishtanks and serve the same purpose, used them for years. bag them up every autumn in black sacks and store them away for use through the year

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    Re: electric eel

    Quote Originally Posted by bdoak1981 View Post
    common everyday oak tree leaves gary, just as good as almond leaves. sold abroad in the states for silly prices for aquariums, dont think many are aware they are safe for fishtanks and serve the same purpose, used them for years. bag them up every autumn in black sacks and store them away for use through the year

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    That is something I have never heard of what do you use them for ?

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    well they break down in the aquarium over time which give the water a teak colour called dark water which imitates certain areas ie pools fish like electric eels get trapped in during the dry season, plus a more natural look and feel for the fish. supposedly almond leaves, oak tree leaves etc give a more relaxed feel to the fish so can be beneficial in health. people these days call them blackwater setups with bogwood etc added. i have to say although the water isnt as clear as human eyes might like, ive kept many species from leafy tropical freshwater environments in black water setups and found they seem to prefer it.

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    Re: electric eel

    How is this young lady doing ....have you got any further with her new home ?

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