SunGrow Indian Almond Leaves, 2, Water Conditioner for Betta, Shrimp, and Frogs
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About SunGrow Indian Almond Leaves, 2, Water Conditioner for Betta, Shrimp, and Frogs
Overall Feedback:
75% positive
67% praised for its ability to control algae growth
The product helped me bring down the pH level of the water and avoid tannin leaching, which can discolor the water.
When I turned off the filter for a few hours, the water turned brown and my betta made its first bubble nest.
After adding a mini leaf to the tank, my pH level dropped dramatically from 8.2-8.4 to 7.6 within a day.
73% found it easy to dose and apply
I put 2 of the product in my 10 litre nano tank and tested the water after a week, which had a perfect 7.0 reading. It helped with PH.
I am satisfied with the results of using catappa leaves in my aquariums and will continue to order and use them in the future.
I noticed that the betta fish examined the leaves and continues to attempt to eat the stem, possibly because it resembles her feeding tongs.
The betta fish is trying to eat the stem, possibly because it resembles her feeding tongs.
I found that the water quality improved significantly after using almond leaves, as observed overnight. The water quality test strip also confirmed the improvement.
66% appreciated its safe and gentle formula
I put 2 of the treatment in my 10 litre nano tank and after a week, tested the water which had a perfect 7.0 reading.
After boiling the leaves in water, the water became tannic after a long time of waiting. I poured it into my tank and it changed very nicely. Later, I tried again with a small pot of water with some leaves and could already smell the tea and the leaves color has changed drastically, though the water isn't stained yet. I am using a DIY Blackwater extract, aka tannin extract, to achieve the same effects as the first successful time.
After adding a mini leaf to the tank, my pH level dropped dramatically from 8.2-8.4 to 7.6 within a day, indicating that the formula is gentle and effective.
The product has a faint smell of tea leaves and is packaged well.
69% praised for its ability to eliminate unpleasant odors
The packaging was great and it smelled faintly like tea leaves.
66% appreciated its ability to replenish essential minerals, but 34% noticed some/mineral imbalances.
After using the product for a week or so, my aquarium water's pH level came down to a more reasonable 7.4-7.6.
I added carbon to the filter to remove discoloration and everything is fine now.
70% praised for its ability to clear cloudy water, but 30% noticed it didn't work as well with heavy algae blooms.
After adding a mini leaf to the tank, my aquarium's pH level dropped dramatically from 8.2-8.4 to 7.6 within a day, which is a positive sentiment towards the water clarity of the aquarium-water-treatment.
After adding almond leaves, I noticed a significant improvement in water quality overnight, as evident from the betta fish test strip.
I was hoping for the product to tinge the water brown as claimed, but it did not work as expected. I also use aqua bombs which make crystal clear water and add healthy bacteria to water.
I faced a problem with discoloration of the water in my 20 gallons low-tech planted aquarium with just 20 Watt led grow light. The discoloration was blocking some of the light to reach the plants and a couple of low-medium light plants were dying. I put carbon in the filter to remove some discoloration and everything is fine now. Be aware of this if you have a poorly lighted planted tank.
