Tannings

[cpwright93]

Any tips to clear tannings from newly added driftwood? (boiled prior to adding already)

 

[BettaFishGirl]

If you add activated carbon to the filter it should get rid of the tannins. Also, water changes will dilute it, but the wood might keep leaching tannins.

 

[Boundava]

Looks like Mopani, so you may be in for a long period of tannins. I like the sepia colored water but check pH as too many tannins can lower it.

 

[Ichthys]

Check your KH too if the water’s soft.

 

[10 Tanks]

Hello cp. Tannic acid can mess with the pH of your tank water. Your pieces appear fairly small, so by just removing and replacing the tank water a bit more often, I doubt your fish will notice any changes.

I like the tank.

10 Tanks (Now 11)

 

[WhistlingBadger]

Nice looking tank! Your fish will probably appreciate some tannin in the water. Just keep an eye on the pH, as already advised, and use water changes and/or activated carbon to keep the brown to an aesthetically pleasing level.

 

[BettaFishGirl]

I forgot to say, your tank looks really nice! Are there just neon tetras in there?

 

[Colin_T]

The best way to remove tannins is with big water changes. Do a 75% water change a couple of times a week or whenever it looks too dark for you.
Make sure any new water is free of chlorine/ chloramine before it's added to the tank.

 

[cpwright93]

I forgot to say, your tank looks really nice! Are there just neon tetras in there?

Just tetra in this one, neon and Rosy and one panda Cory