Tannin Tea

[Shovelman]

Any way that helps rid a driftwood filled tank of the tannins released....i dont care for tea all that much....Been doing weekly 25% water changes with no lightening of the tannins from the new wood (inserted into the tank 3 months ago)....anything in particular that might help clear up the tank...in addition to more water changes? Or should i continue my everlasting tea party?

 

[minnnt]

Water changes
Carbon in your filter
Purigen

Not much else i'm affraid mate.

 

[thereverendturtle]

+1

 

[fishprotector]

What is your stocking? Several species of fish like tannins as it better replicates their natural environment.

 

[Lufbramatt]

Do much bigger water changes.

 

[Shovelman]

Do much bigger water changes.

lol just did a 50% change....

and right now i have
4x Toxotes microlepis (freshwater archerfish maxing at about 5" or so)
1x African knifefish
65 gallon tank

 

[pauloblade]

I had same problem mate, got a huge piece of bogwood had in for a few months and no amount of water changes got rid of tannins, bought some purigen this week off ebay, put it in filter, 24hrs later I have crystal clear water!

 

[Shovelman]

I had same problem mate, got a huge piece of bogwood had in for a few months and no amount of water changes got rid of tannins, bought some purigen this week off ebay, put it in filter, 24hrs later I have crystal clear water!

Ill have to give it a try

 

[minnnt]

Purigen FTW!

 

[thereverendturtle]

Maybe I'm just old, but when did FTW become, For The Win?