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  1. #1
    Larvae
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    Tannin in my tank

    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..

  2. #2
    Medium Discus
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    Dec 2007
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    Alexandria, Syndey
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    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....50ml-p520.html

    Cheers
    Aaron

  3. #3
    Blue Diamond Discus swampy1972's Avatar
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    Shell Cove, NSW
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    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.

  4. #4
    Wrigglers
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    use purigen - should clean ur tank up within 24 hours

  5. #5
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    Leave it in and enjoy, discus LOVE blackwater, and the hueric acids of the tannins have excellent antimicrobial properties.

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