[trapperwolves]

Will putting an Indian Almond leaf (or any type of leaf) in a tank raise nitrate levels? I usually only put in enough to last 3 or 4 days.

It seems that when I check my nitrate levels after having a leaf in my tank the readings come out higher than they typically do without one.
Is this just a coincidence?

Thanks

 

[shrimpzoo]

I asked a question like this a long long time ago in this thread:

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?p=1617519&highlight=meat+leaf#post1617519

So the answer to your question is no lol. Probably just a coincidence.

 

[HD Blazingwolf]

its organic, so if it decays's yes.. but probably not by much at all

 

[Hmoobthor]

its organic, so if it decays's yes.. but probably not by much at all

it will rise a bit..but not that much...

leaves fall down all the time in natural habatita

 

[ThatGuyWithTheFish]

A leaf? Not drastically... Maybe 5 ppm.

 

[trapperwolves]

Thanks for all the responses. I appreciate it.

 

[HD Blazingwolf]

it will rise a bit..but not that much...

leaves fall down all the time in natural habatita

I believe i said much the same ??