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kensopher
at Tue Feb 6 05:56:42 2007 [ Email Message ] [ Show All Posts by kensopher ]
These are great suggestions all around.
Just keep in mind that, like any other method, the leaching of tannic acid from driftwood will decrease over time. Freshly cut timber releases dangerous levels in a closed system while well-aged driftwood releases very small amounts. You may need to buy a piece of driftwood every 6 months or a year. Driftwood specifically sold for aquaria are supposed to have already leached their tannic acid. However, most still will.
Another method is to use "blackwater extract". It comes in both a liquid drop form and packets that are placed in the filter. It's clean and controllable. You can get almost the exact pH you desire by adding more or less drops.
Good luck with your turtle.
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RE: Hmm - kensopher, Tue Feb 6 05:56:42 2007