Mopani Wood Question

[GetItSahn]

I just bought mopani wood for the first time for my 29 gallon tank. I started soaking it in my bathtub about an hour ago. I thought I was soaking it so tannins would be released but the water isn't changing color or darkening at all.
 
Do I need to give it more time? Could the wood already be cured?

 

[ncguppy830]

you should soak it for a week, and the water well start changing color soon.

 

[GetItSahn]

you should soak it for a week, and the water well start changing color soon.

You're the man Ncguppy, always here to answer my silly questions

 

[ncguppy830]

thanks i myself am soaking mopani wood and had the same issue patience is key.

 

[Shelster]

I quite like the tannins

 

[Sophie]

Tbh every piece of Mopani I have ever bought didn't release any tannins. Bogwood on the other hand..

 

[ncguppy830]

really? mine did i can upload a pic if you dont beleive me.

 

[Sophie]

really? mine did i can upload a pic if you dont beleive me.

 
I wasn't calling you out and saying you were lying? I was simply just stating my Mopani never leached tannins - could just be the supplier I get it from pre-soaks it or I never noticed with my filtration - carbon and water polishing media etc

 

[ncguppy830]

i know, i was just saying i have proof if somebody didnt beleive me.