Water???

[davo]

i like the tannings. it has helped my water quality to be even better, and i prefer the look, but each to his own. sometimes if its a really big piece can take even years...

 

[RadleyMiller]

Have you ever used purigen? It takes weeks for it to be exhausted, and is reachargable. Water changes will remove the tannins, but not constantly, and the tannins will continue to build up. Carbon is an easy solution to that, as is purigen, but purigen is more costly. Purigen does have other benifits too.

yea, like sucking out nitrates!

 

[WyldFya]

Actually I think it sucks nitrogen in general out of the water... I forget what the label says... Anyone have there's handy?

 

[davo]

Purigen™ is a premium synthetic adsorbent that is unlike any other filtration product. It is not a mixture of ion exchangers or adsorbents, but a unique macro-porous synthetic polymer that removes soluble and insoluble impurities from water at a rate and capacity that exceeds all others by over 500%. Purigen™ controls ammonia, nitrites and nitrates by removing nitrogenous organic waste that would otherwise release these harmful compounds. Purigen’s™ impact on trace elements is minimal. It significantly raises redox. It polishes water to unparalleled clarity. Purigen™ darkens progressively as it exhausts, and is easily renewed by treating with bleach. Purigen™ is designed for both marine and freshwater use. This product is sold by volume. Cited weight is minimal weight.

 

[ewurm]

Ewurm, I am surpised at you! PURIGEN!

YEAAHHHHHHHHHH! PIMP THE PURIGEN! I WANT A FREE PURIGEN T_SHIRT FOR ALL THE FREE MARKETING I DO, AND ROCK ONE TO MY MAN RADLEY TOO! Purigen T-shirts for all!

 

[WyldFya]

Haha, I'd sport one... Why not, I just paid 24 bucks for a fish club shirt?!

 

[hillbilly]

I got driftwood in my tank and my water looks brown.how do I get rid of it????

I had a large piece of wood that leeched real bad. Took the thing out and pressure washed the s*** out of it with a pressure washer and a concrete cleaning nozzle attached. It helped a lot.

 

[elevatethis]

Am I the only one that thinks that a slightly greenish yellowish tint makes the tank look "earthy?"

I have a dimly lit tank with some fake plants and the slight tint to the water, as a result of the driftwood I have in there, makes it look a little more natural...call me crazy!

It clears up a little after each water change...but eventually goes back to "normal." I've only had the driftwood in the tank for about 2 months...so I've probably got a ways to go....

 

[plah831]

Am I the only one that thinks that a slightly greenish yellowish tint makes the tank look "earthy?"

Not at all! Quite a few people prefer that look (including davo, top of this page). Some also think their fish prefer it, as it replicates conditions in nature. I think it also helps reduce visibility somewhat, maybe making the fish feel more comfortable So no, it's not just you.

The tannins won't really hurt anything. Sure, they'll reduce hardness and pH a bit, but generally not too bad to affect your fish. It's really a matter of aesthetics more than anything else, I believe

 

[elevatethis]

Now that you mention it...I have noticed my ph drop a little over time. I originally set the tank up and it was right around 7.2, wheras now it is about 6.8 The fish in here are south america cichlids so i guess thats ok...