Almond Leaves?

[lisordactyl]

As my axie keeps getting a fungus for an unknown reason (his water parameters are ideal, he's eating well, behaving normally, doesn't appear stressed) I'm kind of at a loss what to do

I've been researching today, and I thought that maybe going down the 'tannin' route was a good idea as it has anti-fungal qualities and can be beneficial.
I was wondering whether anyone adds almond leaves to their tank and if so, how do you go about doing it?

I've read about Holtrefeter's Solution and considered this, but I've only really read about it in relation to water hardness and I live in a hard water area all ready.

I've probably got ahead of myself and may have misinterpreted other threads and articles I've been reading, so sorry if this makes no sense at all. But any help would be wonderful Thanks in advance!

 

[Jennewt]

Almond leaves are easy to use - just drop them in. When they start to deteriorate (usually in about a month), remove and replace. For a small tank, I would use one large leaf. Almond leaves are likely to be harmless to your axie. On the other hand, I cannot promise they will be instantly effective. I would say they are worth a try, especially if you don't have live plants in your tank.

 

[lisordactyl]

I'm going to give them ago when I can source some

I wasn't sure about the length of time to keep them in, or whether you just put them in loosely or in some sort of bag.

Thanks a lot for your help!

 

[Heather at HMSG]

I have been having fungus problems on the stumps of missing legs on 2 juveniles. After removing the fungus (picked of as a single fuzzy lump with tweezers) salt bathing didn't seem to work long enough for regrowth & the fungus returned several times. Having read something about oak leaves, I put several in & the fungus has ceased reoccuring, & stumps are growing into legs (fingers crossed! - mine not axies).

(The removed fungus included small water lice when checked under a microscope).

Heather