How long can i keep the ktp juices for?

Okays, threw it away already. using black water now instead.

[keygan]

i think as long its keep properly , it does not matter, cool dry place in undisturbed from other weather n heat condition should last forever, otherwise i myself would keep dried leaves n use it as and when necessary, no harm too

Originally Posted by Livingwall

that is the problem, some people are new into betta and tried to act like they are experts and thus sharing the wrong things and the new hobbyists came in and learn the wrong things.

what kind of theory is that? what wait for the ktp juice to smell sour? this is crazy... I laughed till my stomach pain....lol

Owned LOL

Originally Posted by dexiang

Okays, threw it away already. using black water now instead.

I started using black water and the results are not as satisfying as the real thing. What I do is just leave a piece of the leaf in the tank until the next WC. I age my water with a few drops of black water. Its up to you.

[wonderboy]

Originally Posted by Verspertine

I started using black water and the results are not as satisfying as the real thing. What I do is just leave a piece of the leaf in the tank until the next WC. I age my water with a few drops of black water. Its up to you.

careful, sometimes the leaf might decompose in your betta's tank and you'll see white slimy/cotton look-alike stuff around the leaf; that's not very good just take extra care when leaving the ktp leaf in the tank for a few days.

[wonderlovers]

Originally Posted by wonderboy

careful, sometimes the leaf might decompose in your betta's tank and you'll see white slimy/cotton look-alike stuff around the leaf; that's not very good just take extra care when leaving the ktp leaf in the tank for a few days.

indeed,if it sticks to your betta its hard to get if off unless you try to suck it away from the fins using a small siphon.

[wonderboy]

Originally Posted by wonderlovers

indeed,if it sticks to your betta its hard to get if off unless you try to suck it away from the fins using a small siphon.

actually, best not to even try siphoning it off your betta's body or fins. just change the water, it'll fall off on it's own. don't create unnecessary stress

[wonderlovers]

Originally Posted by wonderboy

actually, best not to even try siphoning it off your betta's body or fins. just change the water, it'll fall off on it's own. don't create unnecessary stress

my betta's like the siphoning actually,don't know why. they dont swim around much when they see the siphon,because i use different siphons for feeding

Originally Posted by dexiang

Okays, threw it away already. using black water now instead.

I would usually keep those leaves after brewing my KTP juices. I would dried them and add to my tanks as and when is needed. i do not use it fresh from the packing because fungus would grow on it after some time.
In order to keep my excess juice longer I would refridgerate it, I would usually finished everything within a month and then boil again.

Hope this is clear enough.

[Rocky]

Originally Posted by dexiang

Thks bros. I brew up ktp juice 1 week ago, but there was excess. (i bottle, 250ml excess) so i stored it up. So right now it smells, and based on your advice, i guess i better throw it away.

i had this experience before.. i threw them away.. however, the next bottle that i boiled, i used for 1-2 months before finished without smell.. don't ask me why.. i guessed it got to do with those leafs