Driftwood ... water color?

[zerojquan85]

you probably need to scrum it down and soak more....

and 3 days is not enough... I soaked mine for at least 1-2 weeks and there were still some coloration from the driftwood...

From what i recall from my 3ft long driftwood.. it took almost a month for it to clear up....

 

[shelbyzman]

I only soaked my driftwood in the hottest water I could get in the tub only for about an hour. Needless to say my water is a little yellow, but it is clear

 

[BigCountry]

you probably need to scrum it down and soak more....

and 3 days is not enough... I soaked mine for at least 1-2 weeks and there were still some coloration from the driftwood...

From what i recall from my 3ft long driftwood.. it took almost a month for it to clear up....

It's been in there for 6+ weeks. I used carbon for the first 6 then decided to try Purigen (to compare the 2 and the results). I thought I mentioned that in the thead. Sorry.

 

[gzeiger]

Boiling removes tannin a lot faster than just soaking. If it really bothers you I'd boil it again, maybe a couple more times.

I really like the look of bog water though, so I really recommend just getting used to it.

 

[BigCountry]

Yup I finally caved in today. Took out all 3 pieces, soaked them in boiling water, 90% water change (took it down to the gravel). Tank looks sparkling new. Hopefully it will stay that way! lol

 

[JN31]

DONT TRIP BRO...ITS NORMAL...FOR THE FIRST MONTH THE DRIFTWOOD WILL GIVE OFF ALOT OF COLOR. JUST BEEF UP YOUR WATER CHANGES...I HAVE MY DRIFTWOOD FOR ABOUT 6 MONTHS AND STILL GIVES OFF SOME COLOR..VERY LITTLE, ITS KOOL... GOOD LUCK!

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