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Spikey Fingerling Posts: 24 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-May-2004	Does bogwood change the colour of the tank water? I brought some bogwood a few days ago. I boiled it and soaked it for 48 hours and I have now put it into my tank. I have notice however the water has got a brownish tint to it now, is that off the bogwood? Will it clear in a few days? Thanks Kain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	Yes, it's the Bogwood that is leaking in your tank. It's difficult to eliminate it, but if you add some Carbon in your filter & make a few water changes, the problem will be more clear in a few days. You will not eliminate it in a few days, but it may take months to see the water clear again. Don't you like the brownish tint in your tank?. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Spikey Fingerling Posts: 24 Votes: 0 Registered: 14-May-2004	I don't mind the tint as long as it wont harm the fish when they go in there. So will it harm them? Kain
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
jasonpisani Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 5553 Kudos: 7215 Votes: 1024 Registered: 24-Feb-2003	If they're South American fish, it's Ok. In the wild there is Tanning in the water & so the fish are used to it & don't harm them. http://www.flickr.com/photos/corydoras/ Member of the Malta Aquarist Society - 1970. http://www.maltaaquarist.com
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Spikey , The tannic acid that is visually changing the color of your water will also effect the PH of the tank. Being an acid it will make the ph drop some...so depending on what type of fish you have in the tank they may not be happy with it. Since you don't mind the color of the water, I wouldn't worry too much, but I suggest that you test the ph and make sure it's not too low . ^_^
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:27


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