I am starting an Amazon biotope housing corydoras. I want to mimic the natural habitat as much as possible and want to create a woody river bed with leaf litter. I am planning on using Manzanita branches and oak leaves scattered about the sand (neither are S.A. native, I know) to simulate this environment.
My question is if anyone has used oak leaves, what effect have you noticed on the water parameters and color?
I have the tank setup (water, filter, heater and lights) and I have had 8 medium oak leaves in the water for the last two days. I haven't noticed any change in water conditions at all. Same clear color, no tannins.
PH: 7.6
KH: 3
GH: 10
My question is if anyone has used oak leaves, what effect have you noticed on the water parameters and color?
I have the tank setup (water, filter, heater and lights) and I have had 8 medium oak leaves in the water for the last two days. I haven't noticed any change in water conditions at all. Same clear color, no tannins.
PH: 7.6
KH: 3
GH: 10
