Banana leaf pieces DRAK
The leaves of the banana plant(Musa sp. var. sapientum) have been used successfully in Asia for many years. They have long been used there by successful ornamental fish breeders in the same way as sea almond leaves for the prevention and treatment of diseases such as
- fungal diseases
- Hole disease in cichlids
- ectoparasites
- mucous membrane damage
- bite injuries
- Fin rot
- spawn fungal infections
used.
Asian fighting fish breeders in particular swear by banana leaves and use them even more successfully than sea almond leaves, as they improve the colouration of the fish and also have a very positive effect on the fish's willingness to spawn (especially in fighting fish - Betta splendens such as Halfmoon, Plakat etc.).
Banana leaves are an excellent alternative to almond tree leaves, especially for very sensitive species such as the Albis or Simplex, as these often cannot be used there due to the water values.
The term banana tree leaves, which is also often used, is incorrect in that the banana is not a tree but a perennial plant, which does develop a very strong pseudostem formed from the leaf sheaths of the leaves.
Use
In Europe, dried banana leaves are still an insider tip among aquarists, although some European breeders have been using them successfully for some time. The fact that banana leaves are not yet so well known may also be due to the fact that their availability is still rather limited. Some time ago, the leaves were also discussed by our local aquarists, who used leaves from banana plants grown in Europe. They were successful, but only to a limited extent. This may have been due to the fact that the leaves of the perennials grown here have only a fraction of the desired ingredients as perennial leaves from Asia due to the less intensive sunlight.
Our banana leaves are harvested and treated just as carefully as our sea almond tree leaves. They are free from pesticides and harmful bacteria.
Dosage
There are two dosage options, depending on the need:
- For general disease prevention, colour improvement and to promote well-being, add 1 - 2 leaves per fish to the water
- For intensive treatment against diseases or to encourage spawning, add one banana leaf per 3 - 5 litres of aquarium water.
The leaves soak up the water within 48 - 72 hours (this can be accelerated by submerging them) and slowly release their active ingredients into the aquarium water within 1 - 2 weeks. After that, the effect is exhausted and they can be replaced.
However, like sea almond tree leaves, they are also readily eaten by loricariid catfish and crustaceans.
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4 Reviews
16 December 2022 07:22
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Banana leaf pieces DRAK
Price is TOP here. Some of the sheets are quite expensive.
Quality is also right. Nice firm long leaves.
I can't say whether the leaves have the desired effect, who knows.
As is well known, faith moves mountains.
10 November 2020 17:40
Banana leaves
Banana leaf pieces DRAK
My prawns love them.
4 June 2020 08:34
Very good quality...
Banana leaf pieces DRAK
Very good quality
15 May 2013 09:45
Banana leaves were the first...
Banana leaf pieces DRAK
Banana leaves were used for the first time, we are still waiting for the result.
We would recommend it to aquarists.
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Contents: 0.025 kg (€238.00 / 1 kg)
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