Cause of yellow/orange water?

[Webby]

Hi, first post here. I have used the search function but couldnt find an appropriate answer.

My aquarium water is a yellowy/orange :-(

I suspect it has to do with the deco log/root that I placed in it. I gave it a rinse before putting it in but didn't boiled it as I read you should do after I put it in. I can see no other reason why the colour of the water should be this unfortunate urine colour. I just exchanged half the water and will continue to do so. The tank is much clearly but still a bit yellow. I will continue changing water until the water is clear again. I'm just not sure what causes this or if this is a danger to my fish. I'm fairly sure it isnt algae based at it happen only a day or two after I set up the aquarium. There is no visible algae at all to be seen. I suspect the log as I say and was just wondering if this is something anyone else has had or if I'm going in the wrong direction as to cause here.

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Cheers
Alan

 

[Jchillin]

You are correct...it is caused by the log. What you are seeing is Tannins, which is normal and won't affect the fish. PWC's will reduce this over time.

 

[frenchpea2002]

carbon in the filter should also reduce it, and more quickly than pwc's

 

[Webby]

Yep, read that too, hence I went and bought a new carbnon filter after Googling 'aquarium tannins'.

Thanks for your help guys. I'm a bit of an aquarium newbie and very much appreciate your prompt knowledgable responses.

Alan