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	African Root Wood
reel big mark Hobbyist Posts: 131 Kudos: 112 Registered: 29-Jun-2005	A pet store near me has a bunch of "african root wood" that they are selling, and i liked the look of it, so i was wondering... Does anyone know if it will leak any tannis( i think thats the word, the brown water stuff.) Or if it will have any affects on my water, This will not be for a chiclid tank, its going to be a planted tank, and I dont want to add anything that will greatly raise or lower my normal tap water. Thanks for the help. ~mark~ its me sk8freak20...i need to get premie so i can change my name back
Posted 29-Jan-2006 19:17
LITTLE_FISH *** Little Fish *** Master of Something Posts: 7303 Kudos: 1997 Votes: 670 Registered: 20-May-2005	Mark, I only have heard once before about African wood, and that was wood which hadn't been submersed previously and seemed to fall apart in a short period of time. But this might not be the one you have seen. IMHO, all wood that hasn't been submersed for an extended period of time will leak tannnins in the water. It is always suggested to soak driftwood for at least a few days in a bucket. Here you would see quickly how much coloration the wood causes. Basically, there should not be a noticable swing in ph based on driftwood tannins. And fish usually don't mind them either. It is the people that have a problem with it as it makes the water a little brownish. Also, frequent water changes will keep it at bay. Hope this helps, Ingo Proud Member of the New Jersey Aquatic Gardeners Club
Posted 29-Jan-2006 19:45
keithgh Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003	Being an old wood worker I strongly suspect there is no such timber as African Root Wood. It could be just a fancy name or timber imported from Africa. Saying all that it would be impossible to even guess any thing about that timber. *Have a look in [link=My Profile] http://www.fishprofiles.com/forums/member.aspx?id=1935[/link] for my tank info* Look here for my Betta 11Gal Desktop & Placidity 5ft Community Tank Photos Keith Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT? VOTE NOW VOTE NOW
Posted 30-Jan-2006 04:38


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