Re: Why we use oak leaves instead of maple leaves

["Del @ Weberized" <del@weberized.net>]

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Thanks,

Del

----- Original Message -----
From: "Max Gallade" <mgallade@hotmail.com>
To: <apisto@listbox.com>
Sent: Thursday, November 08, 2001 8:25 AM
Subject: RE: Why we use oak leaves instead of maple leaves


> You'll find pictures of one of my Oak leave tanks after 11/10 at:
> http://showcase.aquatic-gardeners.org/
> I entered a Oak leave Amazon/Apisto biotope tank into this years AGA
> Contest.I used to have pictures in the planted tank TDA album,but since
the
> site crashed only the thumbnails show.
> Bill,
> Do I have to slap you now with a wet boiled Oak leave for bringing Killie
> stuff to the Apisto list,hahahahaha.Remember  I got slapped on the Killi
> list last year for Apisto stuff;).I still got your shoebox photo up.Just
> kidding.
> HTH
> Max
>
> Visit "The Digital Aquarium" and L&M Tropicals at:
> http://clix.to/Apisto
>
>
>
> >From: "William Vannerson" <William_Vannerson@ama-assn.org>
> >Reply-To: apisto@listbox.com
> >To: <apisto@listbox.com>
> >Subject: RE: Why we use oak leaves instead of maple leaves
> >Date: Thu, 08 Nov 2001 09:58:32 -0600
> >
> > >>>Could you send us pictures of your tanks with leaves in?
> >
> >I don't have any tanks with leaves (yet).  In fact, I just sent an email
o
> >a friend of mine to ask him to gather a bag of oak leaves for me.  He has
> >two huge oaks in his yard (Burr Oaks I believe).  If he can't do it, I
> >should be able to gather some on ou next scout camping trip in two weeks.
> >I know there are oaks at the camp we are going to.
> >
> >Afriend of mine uses the leaves to make a "tea" to hatch killifish eggs.
> >I've pasted his recipe below.
> >
> >NORM'S NATURAL
> >(HATCHING SOLUTION)
> >
> >INGREDIENTS: GALLON JAR
> >12 OAK LEAVES
> >SMALL FIST FULL OF PEAT MOSS
> >RAINWATER
> >
> >Place dirt and leaves in gallon jar. Fill with rainwater. Let sit until
> >water turns brown, the shade of coca cola. Use as needed to hatch eggs of
> >Aphyosemion, Rivulus and any species that likes soft, acid water. Replace
> >rainwater in gallon jug and use until solution loses its brown color. At
> >this point, redo entire jug.
> >
> >Benefits: This method eliminates the need for chemicals such as
acriflavin
> >or methylene blue. It adds tannic acid to the water which inhibits the
> >growth of mold and bacteria. Also, the dark tint of the water cuts down
on
> >the amount of light reaching the eggs. If you think about it, there is no
> >body of water that does not have leaves or mud on the bottom. This is a
> >very natural way that produces large hatches.
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >Bill Vannerson
> >McHenry, IL
> >http://vannerson.home.att.net/
>
>
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