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[chochanator]

hello im new i have question i have 75 gl tank that fill with driftwood it got really dark , i took that drift woo out no fish in it yet what can i do to clear the water

 

[eco23]

New driftwood will release tannic acid in your water which will make the water tea colored for quite some time.

It's not dangerous, but will drop pH by some degree and will continue to darken the water until it is all released.

Many people either boil the driftwood to speed along the process, or soak it in a tub of dechlorinated water for as long as possible, dumping out and refilling the water every time it darkens.

If you're waiting for the water to clear, it would be a good time to fishless cycle your aquarium while the tannins are removed.

Let me know if you'd like any articles on fishless cycling...definitely the best way in my opinion.