[shadowpony]

So I picked some oak leaves today, I heard they were good for bettas (kinda like IALs?). How do i prepare the leaf? Just plop it in there???

 

[vilmarisv]

They should be leaves that have naturally dried fallen off the tree.
I would give them a really good rinse and then plop in the tank

 

[EvilVOG]

Generally you gather them in the fall. You want freshly fallen ones. Dried and not at all green.

If they're from last fall/ winter they're probably not much good, as the snow and rain has caused the good stuff in them to seep out.

other than that, you can toss a couple in the water, or to tan the water you take a gallon jug or something, add some conditioned water, smash up about 10 leaves, and let that sit 24hours, then strain off the leaves.

 

[shadowpony]

Ok thanks! I just love to spoil my boys...