Blackwater Rhom tank

[oneyedfish]

So I decided to go blackwater in Mr. Chompers 75 gallon tank. I ordered the leaves from Ebay and placed them in my filter (AC110, I placed 9 grade C leaves in between the sponge and bio media) last night. We all know what crispy clear water looks like, so I'll start the progression at 24 hours in...



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[oneyedfish]

Just to show what the tank looked like before the leaves were added. Same lighting.



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[ArttyFish]

Super cool oneyedfish! If you want your water to turn blackwater fast I got a trick.
Put mopani driftwood in there. Mopani driftwood is easy to get. They sell it at all Petco, and Petsmart. That Mopani wood leaches so much tannins and will easily make your tank blackwater in like hours. Take my advice from Artty, you know the guy that helped you named your fish...

 

[oneyedfish]

That's a great idea! I'll give my progression a few days, just to see where it goes...then I'll wood it up! Lol


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[jp80911]

look forward to the new look, how's mr chompers doing?

 

[oneyedfish]

He's doing well. Really starting to come out of his shell. Seems to get more comfortable in his tank every day.


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[oneyedfish]

48 hours

And a shot of Mr. Chompers




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[oneyedfish]

72 hours. Added 3 more leaves. Hoping it gets a few shades darker tomorrow.



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[ArttyFish]

Mopani wood !!! In 15 minutes u will get the look you want!! Buy just one piece. About $10-12 dollars petsmart or petco in the reptile section of the store!! Trust me

 

[oneyedfish]

I'm getting there brother, just playing with leaves to satisfy my curiosity! Haha


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