I also use leaves in my native tanks, they provide
cover, bind up heavy metals, and release enzymes into
the water. I use leaves when collecting to provide
cover for fish in the bucket. It reduces stress by
giving the fish a place to hide.
Klaus
--- Snailcollector14-in-cs.com wrote:
> Is it possible to have dead leaves on the bottom of
> an aquarium? Anyone done
> this? I'd like to do a biotope aquarium, and leaves
> would make it look more
> authentic.
>
> Thanks,
> Andrew
>
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