Aquarium diseases

[rajdeeprath]

View attachment 214871 this is the driftwood I got from the pet store years ago.I love these pieces but the water gets discolored light brown until I change the water. and also turns acidic. I put some coral and shells in to try and counter this but eventually level falls beck to the acidic end of the scale. i would hate to take the wood out, but thats half the problem, maby I just want all the things that dont go together in my fish tank. I will get some pictures of the fish.

Just to share with you I bought a. Driftwood few months back. Then read on web about preparing it. Had to keep it in hot water for 1 month minimum changing water early other day. Soon the concentration of tannis started decreasing. Then finally removed extra barks and smoothened it. Then moved it to aquarium. Now no more tannis releases.


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[FreshyFresh]

With that stocking level in a 55g, no weekly water changes and no specifics on your nitrate readings, I'd guess your nitrates are too high.

 

[Milfsplitta]

True, didnt know that about driftwood. I thought driftwood bought at lfs is treated to not do that but hey, learn sumthing new everyday, cheers mark