nels87_o_O Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Argh! My water is like reddish now, even worst, I've got driftwood in there too so the water is like eWwww! What can i do? I'm using carbon and it ain't helping much. Even a water change won't help much. You guys have this reddish in the tank too?Uh huh! : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Posted November 27, 2003 Share Posted November 27, 2003 Nels what brand of blood worm is it...i feed my americans blood worms every day and have never got that redish colour in the tank Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nels87_o_O Posted November 27, 2003 Author Share Posted November 27, 2003 Orca bloodworms. It couldn't be from overfeeding cause everytime i feed them, all the worms are eaten before it hits the bottom of the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hungsta Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 hey nels,never heard of a reddish tank...i doubt it is the bloodworms tho..is the driftwood still leeching out? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chilli Powder Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Nels,You are supposed to use Activated Carbon to remove tanin etc. I think normal carbon and activated carbon are sold separately at aquariums. And yes the Activated Carbon is more expensive.Arj. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeW Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 Hung -Wood will leach tannins into the water until such time as it "runs out" of soluble tannic acid.It doesn't harm your fish - so either ignore it or remove the wood.HTH Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanceswithDingoes Posted November 28, 2003 Share Posted November 28, 2003 I'ld be looking closely at the rocks you have, some of that 'desert rock' that lfs are selling can be up to 50% bull dust (which is red) :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Exiledonmainstreet Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 You should always boil any wood, or rock used in your tanks. It eliminates any potential nasties, and always allows you to be on the safe side. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eucalypta Posted November 29, 2003 Share Posted November 29, 2003 Nels hi m8t, i had same problem..its the driftwood..i didnt boil my wood niether..water went redish colour...i changed 1/2 water each week..water will eventually become crystal clear, though it takes some time, mines been getting better with each water change (bout 5 weeks now). hope this puts ur mind at rest m8t : Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 Hey Nels,I dont know whether its the wood or worms man but personally i wouldnt even touch Orca bloodworms coz they look and seem to taste pretty bad. They dont even look frsh compared to hikari brand bw's wihhc are more red and more fresh looking.cheersRichard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted November 30, 2003 Share Posted November 30, 2003 Richard I suggest you read the packet, "NOT for human consumption" :lol: I have used Orca bloodworms and never had a problem with them effecting the tank or not being eaten by my fishNOTE Do not feed to vegetarian fish with long intestinal tracts as there is a chance of bacterial infection from the protien breakdown before excretion = bloatL2H Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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