Before and After Adding Blackwater Extract to Tank

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Looking great sir. You decided to remove all the leaves huh? The tank appears to be missing some inhabitants, I hope they are all well. ;) Best of luck getting a spawn or six! :)

Its ironic, cuz I JUST started to add what I thought were oak/maple leaves to my 125gal. Turns out they are actually cottonwood. Gonna find some oak/maple to swap them out with. Haha
 
Scatocephalus;3480109; said:
Also, when you say that the first set of pics look good, that is the before pic. What you can't see, and it is very difficult to capture in pics, is that after adding the black water the gold on the fish practically glows. It enhances the colors of fish that come from these types of habitats.
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I get a very similar result with fresh malaysian driftwood in the tank. :)
 
Scatocephalus;3480109; said:
First and foremost it simulates the natural waters of many South American and Asian species.

Many hobbyists have more success breeding difficult species when kept in black water. It is believed that certain chemicals and compounds released by the peat and leaves signal the fish that it is time to breed. It softens and acidifies the water thereby simulating conditions at the time of year when breeding occurs. Egg fertility & hatch rates are increased while fry mortality is decreased.

Also, when you say that the first set of pics look good, that is the before pic. What you can't see, and it is very difficult to capture in pics, is that after adding the black water the gold on the fish practically glows. It enhances the colors of fish that come from these types of habitats. Cardinal tetras are beautiful in their own right but you would be amazed to see them in black water. The blue stripe which is normally bright, again nearly glows when in black water.



Until the next water change. It stays in the tank until you remove it either through water changes or chemical filtration.



If it were up to me, years ago. Since I really have no say in the matter I guess whenever they get around to it! LOL :cry:
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Ah thank you I thought it would have to do with getting them to breed. very nice p-bass by the way :drool:
 
Your bass are simply amazing. Wow! How long are they?
 
Scatocephalus;3480109; said:
First and foremost it simulates the natural waters of many South American and Asian species.

Many hobbyists have more success breeding difficult species when kept in black water. It is believed that certain chemicals and compounds released by the peat and leaves signal the fish that it is time to breed. It softens and acidifies the water thereby simulating conditions at the time of year when breeding occurs. Egg fertility & hatch rates are increased while fry mortality is decreased.

Also, when you say that the first set of pics look good, that is the before pic. What you can't see, and it is very difficult to capture in pics, is that after adding the black water the gold on the fish practically glows. It enhances the colors of fish that come from these types of habitats. Cardinal tetras are beautiful in their own right but you would be amazed to see them in black water. The blue stripe which is normally bright, again nearly glows when in black water.
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WOW, did you go to Cichla-college with Jcardona:D

Sounds pretty cool and Im sure it makes a difference... pretty cool how people create these split images of their Wild Homes:D (once you broke it down it made sence to me;))

Nice
 
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