Driftwood is generally known to lower pH and is preferred by fish keepers who keep fish that require acidic water. I am just wondering if it is all driftwood that lowers the pH or just certain type's?
Driftwood and pH
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Generally when you introduce new driftwood to the tank, especially if it was not boiled, the water may have brownish tint from driftwood. As times goes by, with proper water changes, you generally end up with clean water again in a couple of weekends, depending on the size of the driftwood. Based on that, do the effects of driftwood end at some point?mcblack said:
I have no expieriences with soft and acidic water when I have roots in the aquarium, but maybe I do not use the right type ir don't got enough.
A good way to make acidic water is to use CO2 and filtrate with turf. It's also some leafs wich can be used.
A good way to make acidic water is to use CO2 and filtrate with turf. It's also some leafs wich can be used.
All wood reduces ph the longer its in the water the better for the decaying process bogwood is the best for getting there quickly .
to obtain good results with ordinary driftwood get the drill out speeds up the decaying process
to obtain good results with ordinary driftwood get the drill out speeds up the decaying process
well I boil my driftwood in order to get the brown stuff that turns your water brown (almost like tea) out, to kill bacteria (sometimes I find nice wood in nature 
) and so that it sinks faster
) and so that it sinks fasterthe brown stuff that turns your water brown
tannins would be the corect term there cmersits and most people try to create tea stain water or black water most fish come from habitates that have a tea stain provides the fish with some sense of safety low visabilty ect
tannins would be the corect term there cmersits and most people try to create tea stain water or black water most fish come from habitates that have a tea stain provides the fish with some sense of safety low visabilty ect