Teak Leaf (Tectona Grandis) Blackwater Extract Mix
 
BASIC INFORMATION:
 
The leaves of the Teak tree (Tectona Grandis) have long been used in the same way as Indian Almond Leaves (Terminalia Catappa), remedies include:
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bite injuries
fungal diseases
hardening of scales
fin rot
color enhancement
burns off fat

Leaves that fall into the water release many different compounds, from dyes to trace minerals, and animals living in the water adapt to having all those different compounds readily available. If your fish comes from the type of environment described above, Teak Leaf Blackwater Extract is one way of simulating black water condition which is the natural environment for most tropical fish.
 
PREPARATION:

Bettawan's Teak Leaf Blackwater Extract Mix is made up of what we call low grade leaves, these leaves have either been damaged during the cleaning process or have more holes and tears. The leaves are cleaned and then they are ground and bagged into plastic bags ready for shipping.​Unlike the Indian Almond leaves, Teak leaves do not color your Aquarium water the same way, the color is much lighter, so they are ideal for Aquarists who want the benefits of Indian Almond Leaves without the tea stain color..
 
MAKING YOUR OWN BLACKWATER EXTRACT:
 
1st you need a bag of Bettawan Teak Leaf Blackwater Extract Mix or Bettawan Teak Leaves (Tectona Grandis). Next you need a pot big enough to hold at least 1 gallon of water, but the bigger the pot the more extract you will produce. Put 100g of Bettawan Teak Leaf blackwater extract mix or roughly 20 of our Teak Leaves for each gallon of water inside the pot. We have found with the Teak Leaf blackwater extract mix, that it is best to use an old pair of tights or a thin sock. Just simply empty the Teak Leaf blackwater extract mix into the tights or sock and place in water. Fill the pot with clean water. Let the leaves or blackwater mix soak in the water for 24 hours. It's best to put some type of weight on top of the mix or leaves to stop them floating.
 
The following day boil the pot of leaves or blackwater mix for 15-20 minutes. Put to one side and let it cool and stew for another 24 hours. The next day boil the pot again for 10-15 minutes. Once the water as cooled you will notice that the water is black with a very strong fragrance.
 
Filter the Teak Leaf blackwater extract through a coffee paper filter or again an old pair of tights. This is to stop any undesirable matter getting into the blackwater extract. The Teak Leaf Blackwater Extract can now be poured into plastic or glass bottles, sealed and stored in fridge or somewhere dark and cool.
 
DOSAGE: 
 
1 Ounce for 1 gallon of water.