logs in tank make water go brown??

cursemyfatalcharm · 07-20-2006, 07:58 AM

I have put some logs in the coldwater goldfish tank and the water goe's brown . Was told by someone that if I boil them first it will prevent that from happening . I have done this {boiled for about 4hrs} but to no avail , what can I do???

kelkat · 07-20-2006, 08:12 AM

I recommend taking the logs out. Wood and leaves have a lot of (?) something that makes the ponds poisonous for fish - atleast that's what I've heard.

You'd be better off with rocks, shells, plants - things that don't decay so quickly.

cursemyfatalcharm · 07-20-2006, 08:26 AM

Tannin is what cause the discoloration ,, don't think it's poisonous though as fish still alive . I have seen tanks with logs in them and they do in my opinion make the tank more presentable.

Jay · 07-20-2006, 09:45 AM

Tannin is what it is, and it is not a poison. It will eventually stop leaching into the tank. Most folks who use driftwood, for a more natural looking tank, soak it for weeks before using it.

Boiling it is not a bad idea, as sometimes unsightly fungus will grow, not to mention unwanted organisms hitchhikers.

I would look for "driftwood", wood that has been submerged for a long time, rather than fresh wood or logs which may decompose and cause you a mess to clean up.

Jay

cursemyfatalcharm · 07-21-2006, 04:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Jay

Tannin is what it is, and it is not a poison. It will eventually stop leaching into the tank. Most folks who use driftwood, for a more natural looking tank, soak it for weeks before using it.

Boiling it is not a bad idea, as sometimes unsightly fungus will grow, not to mention unwanted organisms hitchhikers.

I would look for "driftwood", wood that has been submerged for a long time, rather than fresh wood or logs which may decompose and cause you a mess to clean up.

Jay

OK ,thanx JAY ,will go give loooong soaking.

Fish Head · 07-24-2006, 06:03 AM

Driftwood is good.

Most Fish Shops sell it.

I bought a lovely piece with an Anubias plant growing on it. Looks fantastic in my tank and fish seem to enjoy it.

LyricB · 07-24-2006, 03:44 PM

That's a great suggestion to soak the wood beforehand to get all the nasties out of it. Personally, I favor fake wood but that's just because I'm kinda cheesy to begin with....