Jaykidding Posted November 11, 2015 Report Share Posted November 11, 2015 I've seen someone mention something about putting acorns in the tank... But i've never seen any acorns in pictures of tanks. Does anyone know if you can put acorns in tanks for TB's? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DETAquarium Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Good question, I know Acorns contain starch so just throwing them in maybe a bad idea, but after soaking and baking/boiling it might be safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Acorns from red oak trees are very high in tannins and white oak has very little. I only know this because deer prefer acorns from white oaks due to red oaks being very bitter due to tannins Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykidding Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Ok thanks guys! Don't think I going to take the chance lol, since I don't really know if the tree is white oak or red oak tree Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarah Posted November 12, 2015 Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 Ok thanks guys! Don't think I going to take the chance lol, since I don't really know if the tree is white oak or red oak tree There are loads of different types of oak. If you want, I can probably ID it for you if you post pics of the leaves and acorns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykidding Posted November 12, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 12, 2015 That would be cool, I don't have any leaves since but have the acorns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vpier Posted November 13, 2015 Report Share Posted November 13, 2015 There are loads of different types of oak. If you want, I can probably ID it for you if you post pics of the leaves and acorns. Normally the caps of a white acorn is very burly just like the bark. Been thinking about this all day and Im not sure I would use acorns. They are a not would have a lot of starch in plus is the stuff your are looking for on the shell or inside where the meat is, I dont know? if they are good for shrimps I have 2 acres of solid white and red oak. In some places I have acorns 6 inches deep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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