Leaves and the DIY Factor - Tannin Aquatics

As more and more hobbyists are getting into the idea of using leaves and botanicals in their aquariums, we receive more and more inquiries about what leaves are useable, and how to collect and prepare them for aquarium use. This is a very interesting and fun topic. Although I've spent a lot of time studying and experimenting with various leaves in the aquarium, I am not a botanist, and am certainly no expert on every facet of using leaves you collect in your aquarium. However, the benefits of humic substances, tannins, and other compounds imparted to water by a variety of dried leaves is increasingly well documented and studied, so the growing interest in this subject is quite logical. First off, a lot of you are probably thinking I'm crazy anyways for encouraging hobbyists to collect and prepare their own

Leaves, wood, waterlife. - Tannin Aquatics

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Leaves and the DIY Factor - Tannin Aquatics

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If you're a fan of adding leaves to your aquascape to create a cool microhabitat, then you already know that replenishing them as they decompose is

Re-Leaf Leaf Litter Replenishment Pack (40 Pieces)

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Turning over (yet another) new leaf - Tannin Aquatics

Getting in on the actionthe basics of working with leaves in your a - Tannin Aquatics