Driftwood clouding water

[BigUmbeeFan]

Your tank is "cloudy" or "stained" from the tannins?

Cloudy.

Its to the point that my fish colors are washed out.

I want to use it to avoid using chemicals but the cloudy water looks bad.

 

[bassinmike85]

I get all my driftwood from a local pond i just soak them in boiling water for a few hours drain repeat then wipe down with a towel wash it under hot water n bam throw it in my tank..never no problems

 

[fish junkie]

Cloudy.

Its to the point that my fish colors are washed out.

I want to use it to avoid using chemicals but the cloudy water looks bad.

May i refer you to this post that directs you to the proper place to post your question

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=217838

 

[bOOsteN aUdI]

It's tannins and will go away eventually with water changes and whenever it decides to stop leeching in to your water.You can take a rubbermaid tote,fill with water and let it leech there and do water changes until its done but no other way to avoid the leeching.Its gonna leech until its "done".
water changes help everything

Tea colored water is good.

Cloudy.

Its to the point that my fish colors are washed out.

I want to use it to avoid using chemicals but the cloudy water looks bad.

Cloudy water is bad. How long do you leave your lights on a day? What are your water parameters?

 

[bOOsteN aUdI]

@ Boosten... Why are you being sarcastic? Lol Ahahhahahah...

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