Easy Steps to Remove Tannins from your Aquarium

[@FishLoft]

Check out my first tank build using a lot of driftwood branches: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qISpnGuvg86sbNU Please consider subscribing to support this brand new channel.

[@MargeSundin]

Thanks for overview, good to know!

[@FishLoft]

Glad it was helpful!

[@Ddgi-u73]

Good video content, thank you for sharing sir.

[@FishLoft]

Thanks for watching! I am excited to see this channel grow.

[@dcguydc]

Thanks for explaining the process. I also like driftwood but not tea colored water.

[@FishLoft]

Thanks for watching!

[@jeffreyswiggett3379]

That was very helpful thanks!

[@FishLoft]

Glad you liked it!

[@akvaristugur9479]

Nice sharing

[@FishLoft]

Thank you for watching!

[@alvinkappel9646]

I have big manzanita bushes up in the hills wear I live. I don't know if there are first kinds or if all manzanita is the same. They get as big as my pickup. I thought about going up there an putting a chain around the base an pulling one out of the ground. I am thinking you only use the roots. Is that correct.

[@FishLoft]

I am not an expert on this issue but I believe they are protected in certain U.S. states so I would check laws in your local area. I have purchased mine at my LFS, where I have only seen the gnarled and twisted branches for sale. There are also sites online that sell it.

[@alvinkappel9646]

@@FishLoft thank you I never thought about that.

[@janetswiggett2157]

Where do you get your driftwood?

[@FishLoft]

Usually at my LFS so I can see exactly what I will get, but I have ordered some driftwood on ebay and amazon.

[@roblphilips]

Charles, have you experienced tannins decreasing the pH levels in your aquariums? I've considered adding them, but I have heard they can lead to nutrient deficiencies for plants and aquatic life. I don't want to tank my aquariums by improperly adding tannins.

[@FishLoft]

Tannins provide many benefits to most aquariums. They may lower the ph slightly, which is generally beneficial to most aquariums, but you would need to add a lot of driftwood to see any large changes. Continue to check your water parameters to make sure nothing goes awry and enjoy your tank. Good luck!

[@daynajabin63]

Sounds to me like you don't like the look of the water.

[@FishLoft]

Everyone has different likes, I know a lot of folks like dark water tanks. Thanks for the comment!

[@daynajabin63]

The use of driftwood and catappa leaves are a must in my 30 gallon betta sorority. I have been using tannins for many years. I respectfully disagree with you.

[@FishLoft]

I have driftwood in most of my tanks for the beneficial effects, I just lessen the look of the brown water.