Log Question

by **Storm** Thu 11 Jun 2009 - 13:15

Hi

I have a massive log in my tank, when i bought it the lfs said that the log would not make the water go murkey but it has. So i have taken the log out and im now boiling it in hot water. is that ok

by **Vandraco aka Bronzecat** Thu 11 Jun 2009 - 13:21

Hi Storm
It will ages and ages to remove all the tanins:( I've heard of some people boiling them for like 24hrs and they still release tanins after. It will certainly help though:)

by **Storm** Thu 11 Jun 2009 - 13:25

So if i leave it for a few hours, then rinse it with boiling water. Will that be ok

by **Vandraco aka Bronzecat** Thu 11 Jun 2009 - 13:32

No way of knowing without trying it really? It one of those unknown quantities, but you'll probably never get all the tanins out.

by **Storm** Thu 11 Jun 2009 - 14:05

Ok thanks

by **Lexi69** Thu 11 Jun 2009 - 14:21

I've got a piece of driftwood in mine! I boiled it for a day and let it dry out then put it in my tank when I first put it in the water went murky but it then settled!! Hopefully it will work boiling it but I dont think you ever get all the woody stuff that makes the water murky out!!! (I know woody stuff is not the word but I dont know what the word is!!! :lol!: ) sunny