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ButtNekkid

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Hi all,

Nothing of importance here, just wanted to share latest investments.
 

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rasmusW

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Looks great, but what kinda leaves are they?

Ohh! And remember to post a picture of them in use.

-r
 

ButtNekkid

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Hi,

Those are Magnolia leaves and will post pictures when that flower sinks.
Absolutely beautiful in my opinion.

 

anewbie

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Are magnolia trees leaf aquarium safe? I mean i ahve like a gazillion of them everywhere.
 

dw1305

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Hi all,
Are magnolia trees leaf aquarium safe? I mean i ahve like a gazillion of them everywhere.
Both evergreen and deciduous Magnolia leaves are fine to use. I've used both.
Yes, and in my experience they take a very long time to break down. Maybe boil them first.
I only have <"experience of M. grandiflora"> as an evergreen and those leaves are very persistent. I don't treat them, I just give them a rinse and chuck them in.

They use them as <"decor, and spawning sites, for Dart Frogs">, so I was pretty sure they would be all right <"https://dartfrogconnection.com/dfc-products/leaf-litter.html/leaves-magnolia-4-qt.html">.

Deciduous Magnolia leaves are very different, they must be extremely palatable, because they <"skeletonize"> really quickly.

cheers Darrel
 
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Ben Rhau

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I only have <"experience of M. grandiflora"> as an evergreen and those leaves are very persistent. I don't treat them, I just give them a rinse and chuck them in.
Yes, these are the ones I've used. The reason I suggest boiling is that the leaves persist and don't stain the water much. I'd like to get things moving a little faster by breaking them down a little first.
 

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