Malta Aquarist Society

IAL leaches tannins which have the ability to reduce ph, the same as peat moss. In this case, the chemical structure will not change as extract of this is found available and they mix with it mineral salts for a tonic effect. Otherwise there is no change. The only good thing of the leave that it allows the growth of infusoria which in large ...

This kind of plant is rreadily available locally. The dried leaves of the banana tree can be used in the tank and similar to the Indian Almond Leaves leaches tannins which turn water yellowish but to a lesser extent to the IAL. In Thailand this is used to strenghten the scales of the fish, mainly the Bettas. This would help the fighting fish to ...

Many of you may have heard the use of dried leaves in use in aquariums. Some are readily available while others not. I am referring to the Indian Almond Leaves or known worldwide as the Ketapang Leaves. They originate from the far east and have mainly dual purposes in nature, they act as PH reduction as well as they entice fish to breeding. They ...

The problem with goldfish is that many plants would be considered as food. So selection has to be on two issues: temperature and hardiness. So, in this case I would go for the common Java fern and anubias. Though they do not tolerate very low temperatures but are able to survive the 18 degrees or sometimes a bit less. The anacharis on the other ...

 ok...i am still getting used to the functions.

Exactly my point, this is why I called it a flowerpot...this is just an example of what we can do when we mess with nature. 

 See this video  http://www.youtube.com/v/fzQ2e03Ajag

Do you know why they did not hatch?

 Never had any endlers before, how difficult are they to keep when compared to guppies? Do they require any specific water requirements? Most importantly how often do you find them at lfs, as it is important from time to time to have some new blood on the market...

 thanks for the addition, now it is much easier to edit posts and include further information. One last question is the insert url function off?