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I've been considering making my tank somewhat of a blackwater planted tank, but I'm not sure if that'd cause any issues with the plants, specifically with the lighting.
I've got a 38 gallon tank with various swords and pennywort planted in the tank. It's a South American themed tank with cardinal tetras, hatchets, and a whiptail catfish. I feel like the fish would like the blackwater..
Also not sure if those blackwater extract / additives are safe or actually worth it, or if I should try something like almond or oak leaves. I honestly don't know where to get any leaves though.. There's mostly pine trees, and other random trees around here (dogwood.. Willows..) We have live oaks around here, but I'm not sure if those oak leaves would be safe. I know they have different leaves than the oak trees up north, cause they are green year round.
I've got a 38 gallon tank with various swords and pennywort planted in the tank. It's a South American themed tank with cardinal tetras, hatchets, and a whiptail catfish. I feel like the fish would like the blackwater..
Also not sure if those blackwater extract / additives are safe or actually worth it, or if I should try something like almond or oak leaves. I honestly don't know where to get any leaves though.. There's mostly pine trees, and other random trees around here (dogwood.. Willows..) We have live oaks around here, but I'm not sure if those oak leaves would be safe. I know they have different leaves than the oak trees up north, cause they are green year round.