Tannins in water

[FallenAngel]

How long will it take for my driftwood to stop turning the water brown? It's already been in the tank for a month. I boiled 2 or the pieces for about 2 hours before putting them in the tank, but the one releasing tannins now was to big to boil so I just put it in knowing it would effect the water color, but hoping it would go away eventually. Do I need to pull that piece out and soak it in an ice chest?


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[dalto]

It very much depends on the piece in question. I have had pieces that sopped leaching after a couple of months and some that are still leaching tannins 7+ years later.

What kind of wood is it?

 

[FallenAngel]

I'm not sure to be honest, it wasn't labeled at the store. The 2 pieces I boiled where monopi and the other looks like this it's the long one across the tank


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[MollysMollies]

Add Purigen to your filter media. It will pull all of the tannins out of the water. Mopani wood is mostly the culprit. It can leach tannins literally forever. I had the same issue. I just added Purigen yesterday. I'll let you know how long it takes to clear my water. ?

 

[FallenAngel]

Add Purigen to your filter media. It will pull all of the tannins out of the water. Mopani wood is mostly the culprit. It can leach tannins literally forever. I had the same issue. I just added Purigen yesterday. I'll let you know how long it takes to clear my water. ?

Hmm I may have to try. Do you know anyone who has had success with it?


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[MollysMollies]

Look at the thread "Who uses Purigen? Should I use Purigen?" This thread will cover all your questions. ?

 

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http://www.aquariumadvice.com/forums/showthread.php?t=318337

 

[FallenAngel]

Thanks a ton! I may be getting some of this, I have been having issues with ammonia and nitrites as well because our tap water is full of then so this will help with more than one problem!


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[MollysMollies]

You are most welcome! Good luck. I'll post an update when my water cleared from tannins.

 

[dalto]

The purigen should definitely help remove tannins.

You need to make sure that you have the type of filter which allows you to add additional media to it as the purigen needs to go inside the filter.

 

[FallenAngel]

The purigen should definitely help remove tannins.

You need to make sure that you have the type of filter which allows you to add additional media to it as the purigen needs to go inside the filter.

I have an aquaclear 70 filter, would it fit in there?


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[dalto]

I have an aquaclear 70 filter, would it fit in there?

Definitely. Get the 100ml bag. Anything larger and you have to bag it yourself which is difficult as it is very small.

 

[FallenAngel]

Awesome! Thanks!!!


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[ScotJudd]

I used purigen to clear my tank of tannins. It cleared in 24 hours. The purigen turned black pretty quickly but subsequent purigen has lasted much longer. I rate it.


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[FallenAngel]

The purigen should definitely help remove tannins.

You need to make sure that you have the type of filter which allows you to add additional media to it as the purigen needs to go inside the filter.

Will the purigen help my tank cycle faster?


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[MollysMollies]

Nope. Not likely.

 

[FallenAngel]

Okay, I was just wondering, thanks guys!!!


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[MonkeyMonk86]

I have a large mopani. I boiled it several times over the course of about 3 months and kept it in a pail. At the end of 3 months it barely tinted the water. But, at the end, when boiled it would still release a lot.


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[Masha]

Activated charcoal also removes tannins, maybe a bit cheaper? And you probably have some already if you have a Aquaclear

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[FallenAngel]

I have some in my filter, can it be put in the tank?


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