Holy tannins Batman!!!

[Niki_up]

Bought this sweet piece of driftwood today...soaked it a couple of times, then decided to scrub it....holy tannins or dirt!

Was told it wasn’t in another tank before, but clearly it was bc I was pulling dead roots from the holes, dirt, and even found some silicone in one hole....

It’s going to make a nice dempsey cave with java ferns and nana petite attached to it.

Anyone have any idea how long the tannins will leach out? I don’t want brown water...

 

[JK47]

If you can boil it that will significantly reduce the level of tannins. Like making tea.

 

[sgkill13]

Thanks great stuff

 

[Niki_up]

If you can boil it that will significantly reduce the level of tannins. Like making tea.

I wish I had a pot big enough, as of right now I’m filling the blue container with scalding hot water, empty, repeat.

 

[TwoHedWlf]

If you were scrubbing it I bet a lot of it wasn't tannins, just the soft outer layer of wood.

 

[Niki_up]

If you were scrubbing it I bet a lot of it wasn't tannins, just the soft outer layer of wood.

I’m pretty sure you are correct as for the picture in the bathtub, first picture was soaking for an hour in hot water.

I’m soaking over night, hopefully it’s lighter in the morning.

 

[esoxlucius]

If you can boil it that will significantly reduce the level of tannins. Like making tea.

Yes, unfortunately it doesn't taste quite as good as tea though!!!

 

[Hendre]

These solid wood types like this will leach tannins for quite some time, I think purigen will be your best bet for the removal of tannins after soaking for a while. I have mopane root that still eventually darkens the wood after who knows how long, probably at least a year.

esoxlucius not sure if that's a good idea!

 

[esoxlucius]

In my experience you have to play the waiting game with bogwood. I've had lumps soaking for weeks before today and still had a tint to the water. Thing is though the tannins are good for fish so although it looks a bit unsightly if you are impatient you can use it straight away. It will gradually fade with water changes and i'm sure that i read somewhere that carbon helps with the discoloration too.

 

[Yoimbrian]

The thicker it is the longer it will take for the tannins to come out.

I had a manzanita in my old tank that was 4-5" thick at the base and it was pretty bad for months, tinted yellow for a solid year.

The piece you have it thick. Either embrace the tannins and enjoy it, or put some carbon in your filter.