Pez Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Hi guys, I have had zero luck getting IAL in West Oz, every vendor I have spoken to says they will not ship to WA due to quarantine regulations (they say tassie is the same). Now, as I can't get IAL I am wondering if black water extract is any good? I've heard mixed reviews, and that is peat based and designed for Amazonian fish. Is there any point in using it for Bettas? I'm looking for ph control and medicinal qualities... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billphil Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Hi I am in Melbourne and came across my LFS selling IAL extract (a commercial product) once but did not bother as had the leaves. Will check the naame of the product on Tuesday and let u know if u like Cheers Bill Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Have a look for Atisons Betta Spa at your LFS. It is IAL extract. Surely there is a way to get some IAL out to you, as I know some of the WA peeps use them. Perhaps someone from WA might like to step in and help Pez out? You can also use banana leaves the same way you use IAL. I mainly use Banana leaf tea with my bettas, as I have an endless supply of Banana leaves here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
irsacae Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Hi Pez I think Les has just recently or is about to get some IAL I will get hold of him and check out where he is at with it.I have some they are a bit old but still seem to do the trick I am not sure if they have a use by date.See how you go this week if no joy I will give you a bag of 50.I know Les uses the banana leaves as well I am not sure if instead of though. Kev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GeraldtonWA Posted June 16, 2013 Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 You can purchase IAL in WA at Vebas and Aquotix. I purchased mine thru the mail but I visited on the weekend and noted that they had both bags of leaves and also IAL teabags for sale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez Posted June 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2013 Interesting! I went through both shops last week and came up empty? I'll go have another look (I'm SOR). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted June 18, 2013 Report Share Posted June 18, 2013 If its like some of the Melbourne shops I go to if will depend on who you ask. Speak slowly then repeat. Indian Almond Leaves. No. Leaves. Yes. Indian Almond. No. Not blackwater extract. LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted June 24, 2013 Report Share Posted June 24, 2013 I got you coverd you will have it soon. Cheers les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tinker Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Looks like your already covered but I am in WA and I have been getting mine from indianalmondleaves.com.au with no problem I sure hope that hasn't changed in the last few months. I also got some of ebay before I found that shop without issue. Now I'm nervous :( Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pez Posted June 25, 2013 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Thanks again Les! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted June 25, 2013 Report Share Posted June 25, 2013 Dont worry Tinker that is still a goer with where you get them from B-)/> Cheers les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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