Ascho18 Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Hello all, I'm not sure if this is the right section . I was wondering whether it's possible to use mango leaved instead of indian almond or banana? I have a large tree in the backyard a it would be great it I could use that instead. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Mango sap is pretty nasty stuff........... I would proceed with caution on this one, certainly research how lethal urushiol is to fish/shrimp. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua Addict Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 [MENTION=9246]Donny@ageofaquariums[/MENTION]... do you have nany experience using any other leaves in a tank. I know Indian Almond and Mulberry are all good but do you a have a list/experience with other safe types. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I have tried a hell of a lot mate.......... but the big list online has been compiled on the AL forum. Not willing to risk a midnight visit from their angfa ninja by just copy pasting it here........ A few examples, Most riparian leaves (trees that grow by creeks/swamps) like paperbark/ melaleuca and lillypilly, are safe. As are leaves you see being used with dwarf cichlids like maple. Leafy vegetables like kale, lettuce and spinach....... are commonly used too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aqua Addict Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 Cheers Donny, I'll have a look for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterJ Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 I use black wattle and it's pretty much everywhere through Brisbane. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted March 22, 2014 Report Share Posted March 22, 2014 See what I mean........... angfa ninjas everywhere........ just waiting for me to slip up........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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