Sour Smelling Wood

[starlitsunrise]

Hi everyone,

I have some small pieces of manzanita wood soaking in some water. It has been in there for 4 days and I have changed the water twice. However, when I went to change the water today (the 2nd time) I noticed bubbles on the surface of the water and a sour smell coming from the wood and the Water. Is this normal or is there something wrong with the wood?

Thanks!

 

[fluttermoth]

Are there lots of tannins coming out of the wood?

Excess tannins can cause a sour smell; like brewed tea (if that means anything to a Canadian!).

 

[Chad]

Using a pouch of activated carbon will help reduce this smell. 

 

[starlitsunrise]

Are there lots of tannins coming out of the wood?

Excess tannins can cause a sour smell; like brewed tea (if that means anything to a Canadian!).

 
Yes, there were quite a bit of tannins in the water during the 2nd water change, it was a medium-dark amber colour. Good to know that, that could be the cause. lol I'm not sure about the brewed tea smell xD. 
 

Using a pouch of activated carbon will help reduce this smell. 

 
Thanks for the tip!