Discus Tea Bags! Anybody Heard Of Them?

[freerunner416]

I was trolling ebay out of boredom and found this. I know i can't link it too here but if you search under "100 BlackWater Tea bag for Betta Killifish Guppy Discus" it will come up.

This is what it says it does:
Premium Black Water tea bags.
Quality guaranteed!
How to make the Black Water

Take the hot water (200 ml) into the empty contrainer, then put the tea bag in (just like you are making a cup of tea) and leave them for 3-4 hours or 1 night will be good condition. After at least 3-4 hours, You will get the Black Water.Remove them to new container such as a bottle.This liquid would help for improving their resistance to disease and this liquid can be stored for 3 weeks.

Other beneficial use of Black water include:

• act as a tonic
• enhance fertility
• reduce water pH
• anti-fungal properties
• anti-bacterial properties
• promote vibrant colorations
• help reduce the number of water change in your fish containers from twice a week to
once a week.

We guarantee that the tea bags are of the highest quality. If for any reason you are not fully satisfied with the tea bags we sent you, just return the unused tea bags and we will refund you for the amount of the unused tea bags exclusive of shipping cost.


Firstly has anybody heard of this before?? Used it before? would it work or not?

Cheers

Craig

 

[kribensis12]

I would get it if i were you! Sounds like a good deal to me!

 

[DiscusKeeper403]

Black water really isn't needed. There are many black water products out there, that can be put straight into the tank. It seems this one is a bit of a hassle compared to many others.

 

[Tolak]

You could do the same thing with some peat moss, a coffee filter, and a twist tie. I don't know how it claims to reduce water changes, there is no product on the market that will do that. Be aware that any product, including peat, that softens water or lowers pH will also increase your TDS, something to be avoided with fish that like softer water.

 

[freerunner416]

Thanks Guys,

I take it there really is no benefit from doing it then?

Tolak what is TDS please??

 

[jayjay]

TDS = Total Dissolved Solids.

 

[kev_kb]

Waste of time and money I think, you don't need black water to keep Discus.