where to purchase almond leaf extract?

[Aud]

hey guys title says it all, i'm wondering where could I find almond leaf extract in Ottawa, thanks for responding.

[bergenm]

I've never seen pure almond leaf extract around here, there is some in 'NutraFin Betta Plus' but it is probably not very much...

In the past I have just bought the dried leaves and tossed them in, they condition the water and act as a food source for the snails and shrimp.

You could always check with Big Als, Critter Jungle or La Niche...

[exv152]

All the major stores carry "blackwater extract" which essentially does the same thing. I believe it comes in a tetra aqua yellow bottle, with a brown label that says "blackwater extract". But if you want the leaves alone, you can just ask one of the LFS's and I'm sure they'd order it for you.

[Aud]

thanks it helps a lot! ill call big Al's and see if they do.

[blueknight0303]

how about using peat moss?

[Aud]

how about using peat moss?

i'm guessing you could use peat moss I dont have anyway. :p

[exv152]

Jack Watley (famous discus breeder) used Canadian peat moss to condition his water for discus. I read somewhere he used to use the peat moss that comes ready for use in your garden (the stuff you get from the garden centre). I imagine you'd put it in a media bag and rinse it somewhat. But I know eheim also sells peat moss pellets for your canister filter, and I've seen them at Big Als. 

[sas]

I used the peat pellets that you could buy for the fluval systems at one time. Our water here is really really hard.
I quit trying to alter my water a while back though, I was spending so much time trying to change it that it took the fun out of the hobby.   
So I now just try and work with my water parameters. I can't keep certain fish but there's lots of others that I can.

[Aud]

Jack Watley (famous discus breeder) used Canadian peat moss to condition his water for discus. I read somewhere he used to use the peat moss that comes ready for use in your garden (the stuff you get from the garden centre). I imagine you'd put it in a media bag and rinse it somewhat. But I know eheim also sells peat moss pellets for your canister filter, and I've seen them at Big Als. 

thanks a lot! Very helpful