Tannin in my tank [Archive]

dean_alicia

Mon Oct 26, 2009, 03:00 AM

hey guys,

i have a new tank det up with drift wood in it. there is tannin leaching out of the wood as i expected, the problem is that is is more than i expected.
what is the best way people have of getting rid of it?
home made ideas more than welcome..

AHC

Mon Oct 26, 2009, 03:08 AM

Hi Mate,

Are fish in the tank and are you doing water changes? If you aren't then water changes will keep the tannin down.

Otherwise grab yourself some Seachem Purigen. http://www.petsuppliesaustralia.com.au/store/Seachem-Purigen-250ml-p520.html

Cheers

swampy1972

Tue Dec 15, 2009, 10:15 AM

I've heard that putting it in a tub of hot water speeds up the leeching process. I haven't tried it my self though.

Barracuda

Tue Dec 15, 2009, 11:32 PM

use purigen - should clean ur tank up within 24 hours

ILLUSN

Tue Dec 15, 2009, 11:46 PM

Leave it in and enjoy, discus LOVE blackwater, and the hueric acids of the tannins have excellent antimicrobial properties.