Tannin Aquatics Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 I never portray myself as an expert on aquatic plants. In fact, I never portray myself as "knowledgable" about 'em. Oh, sure, I love aquatic plants and the look and benefits they bring, it's just that my primary focus has always been on the hardscape and fishes, and plants have sort of fulfilled an undeserved "supporting" role in my recent aquariums. Obviously, most of my recent freshwater aquarium efforts have been dominated by stuff like wood, leaves, and seed pods. Items which lower the pH and contribute to that "tint" which you hear me ranting on about non-stop. And the key here is "tint"- because that's been the big hesitancy for a lot of hobbyists who want to play with plants in a blackwater system. The concern of many is that the tint imparted by the tannins will inhibit the growth and/or coloration of their plants. I'm not aware of any specific issues related to the tannin in the water inhibiting plant growth. Although many natural blackwater environments have few aquatic plants and little algae, so there's obviously more to it.(click to read more) fishface 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianhamm Posted July 28, 2016 Report Share Posted July 28, 2016 love seeing your palms in the tank. My Otto's love them! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tannin Aquatics Posted July 29, 2016 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2016 16 hours ago, Ianhamm said: love seeing your palms in the tank. My Otto's love them! Actually, that's my friend Tai Streiman's tank...but the idea is awesome. Playing with it myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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