Used Tea Leaves as food?

[Nephrus]

Hi Guys and Gals

Just wondering if anyone has ever attempted to put used tea leaves into their shrimp tank as food? can anyone think of any bad side effects for that? Reason I ask is because we are big tea drinkers at home and always have lots of tea leaves at the end of the day. Just thought it could be another source of food for the little guys but didn't want to try it without getting a second opinion hehe

Thanks
Nephrus

[raygen168]

I do that all the time.. =D

[jobber604]

Try it out. I put almond leaves into my tank. Never know if you don't try.

But just be prepared if there are any casualties.

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[2wheelsx2]

Wonder if all the caffeine would make your shrimps jumpy?

[djamm]

Let us know if it works...we drink tea too...

[Morainy]

We have a lot of tea leaves here, too, quite often organic and usually loose leaf. I have never thought of putting them in the tank. I'm interested in hearing what happens.

But a funny image came to my mind.... you put tea leaves into a heated shrimp tank... after it steeps, don't you kind of end up with shrimp tea? ;-)

[Sprucegruve]

if you grow plants,tea leaves are great for some plants,just mix it in the soil.
specifically rose's,berry bush's,aloe vera,and ferns

[Nephrus]

i'll keep you guys posted... but i wouldn't mind someone volunteering to be a sponsor if i get casualties hahaha

[jobber604]

I'm sure hobbyists out there have done it. Just google "using tea leaves in fish tank".

[Luke78]

Why not setup another tank,add a sponge filter or extra filter with established media some water from your setup along with some fresh as well and run it for a while with these tea leaves in it? Record your data, see what happens and report back.Why possibly lose any stock for something that might not work? I could be wrong and it goes good.These tea leaves for human consumption could have elements not visible to the human eye,that may harm aquatic life.Curious to know how the process and preparation of these leaves goes about for us to use.

i'll keep you guys posted... but i wouldn't mind someone volunteering to be a sponsor if i get casualties hahaha