Posted by jsm on May 08, 2003 at 11:56:07:
In Reply to: It's the new driftwood. posted by Colchicine on May 07, 2003 at 20:23:44:
Could you tell my what it means to 'leach tannins'. I tried to look it up but was unable to find a definition. Thanks much. (man, I learn sooo much here :0))
...:Why would the plants discolor the water? It IS the driftwood leaching tannins into the water. Soaking it longer may work, but sometimes some wood will never stop leaching. You mention no chemical filtration. Do a small water exchange (<100%!!) and find a way to get some activated carbon into the filtration system.
:Some more advice: do your animals a favor and separate the newts and the frogs. Get rid of the snails, they can serve as an intermediate host for parasites.
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