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Question about Tannins

Discussion in 'Freshwater General Discussion' started by MOD_Dawn, Feb 16, 2010.

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  1. LemonDiscus

    LemonDiscus Active Member

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    PH 6.8
    GH 3dH
    KH 4dKH

    Tank
    PH 6.2
    GH 3dH
    KH 4dKH

    I run about a handful of peat in my magnum 350... I have not for a while though... I think it is burned out. I do have TONS of driftwood leaching out in the tank as well as a tiny bit of peat in my Emperor filter.
     
    LemonDiscus, Feb 17, 2010
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  2. WhiteGloveAquatics

    WhiteGloveAquatics New Member

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    I made the decision to mix my tropicals together, but I need to find home for my tiger barbs. I am taking the 52 and going all angels less cleaners and possibly blackwater. I am just worried about a few plants but I can transfer them.
     
    WhiteGloveAquatics, Feb 17, 2010
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  3. LemonDiscus

    LemonDiscus Active Member

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    Most plants dont care about the PH so much... lower ph's are not drastic enough to affect them... heat though there are many plants that will melt in the warm water... If you set your temp at 82 you should be good with almost any plant IME
     
    LemonDiscus, Feb 17, 2010
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  4. WhiteGloveAquatics

    WhiteGloveAquatics New Member

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    im thinking light strength with the tannin rich water not penetrating enough to get any light to the bottom.
     
    WhiteGloveAquatics, Feb 17, 2010
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  5. LemonDiscus

    LemonDiscus Active Member

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    Easy fix... add more light! :)
     
    LemonDiscus, Feb 17, 2010
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  6. WhiteGloveAquatics

    WhiteGloveAquatics New Member

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    its a hex top, 52g perfecto tank.

    I got two lights on there but I think since angels arent known jumpers I might just do a coralife t5ho 48" on there
     
    WhiteGloveAquatics, Feb 17, 2010
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  7. LemonDiscus

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    I would... do something to bring the light up!
     
    LemonDiscus, Feb 17, 2010
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  8. HBIC

    HBIC Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    Dawn considering the discus come from places where the ph is considerably lower I don't think it would hurt, if you really want the dark water.
     
    HBIC, Feb 17, 2010
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  9. WhiteGloveAquatics

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    HBIC is right, just add it slowly so the fish adjust and dont get shock/stressed over the Ph drop. Everything adapts.
     
    WhiteGloveAquatics, Feb 17, 2010
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  10. LemonDiscus

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    I dont think its the discus that she is worried about... Probably the other tankmates and her plants...
     
    LemonDiscus, Feb 17, 2010
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  11. MOD_Dawn

    MOD_Dawn Thread Starter Active Member

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    absolutely right ;)

    I'm thinking I'm staying on the side of "if it ain't broke, don't muck with it"
     
    MOD_Dawn, Feb 17, 2010
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  12. blowfishRus6

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    i wish my plant was like that. i dont know what it is, i got it from home depot, but my plant does not grow that good. thats close to what my temp stays at :confused:
     
    blowfishRus6, Feb 17, 2010
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  13. MOD_Dawn

    MOD_Dawn Thread Starter Active Member

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    depends on plant type and light requirements it has.
    Might need to add something dependant on what type it is.
     
    MOD_Dawn, Feb 17, 2010
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  14. blowfishRus6

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    forgot to mention i have 2 40watt 4ft t5 daylight bulbs.
     
    blowfishRus6, Feb 17, 2010
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  15. WhiteGloveAquatics

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    only 40w? my 36" unit is 39w each
     
    WhiteGloveAquatics, Feb 18, 2010
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  16. blowfishRus6

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    i dident notice any higher watts at the time i got them, they already grow algae like crazy, i would hate to see anything with higher wattage.
     
    blowfishRus6, Feb 18, 2010
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