Activated carbon is pretty much the way to go. The tannins can remain for a long, long time though even if you had boiled it prior to introducing it into the tank. How long it remains depends on what type of wood, etc as well. Has the driftwood affected the pH levels?

modified simple manual regulator..

My d/w also still producing tannin after a week + of soaking.
Initially i'm thinking of tying moss to it, now i think is not possible since the moss is on the way to my tank.
But the wood is so pretty

upload some pics

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Added on August 3, 2011, 12:31 pmdun expose to sunlight.... sunlight = algae vigra

This post has been edited by ciohbu: Aug 3 2011, 12:31 PM

Is this planted aquarium? I'm fascinated but don't know how they did the piping and put the stones inside.

they called it vivarium or terrarium...

http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/vivarium-terrarium/

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vivarium

Ic, same "technology"? How they did the piping?
At the back wall, it's dripping water into the soil. And how they do the rocks?

thanks ciohbu

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Added on August 4, 2011, 2:03 amthanks loon1031



This post has been edited by zipa: Aug 4 2011, 02:07 AM

the back foundation is not real rocks... they have water piping and filtration system running inside...

no more new pics ar?

my current 2ft tank... will be having some minor change for the plant in d middle... as this was very beutiful at 1st but after reached to full height, it starting to slanting and i have to trim... after trimming all become not nice anymore..

is otto very sensetive to water parameter? I just bought 1 otto and put inside my 1.5mth old tank,and it died within hours..another SAE still pretty alive.

BTW it happen to another otto i bought earlier few weeks ago, but that didn't pass away within hours

Can otto live in a 20*24cm tanks with 2 guppies?
Can it clear the algae on the wall?

yes
depend on what kinda algae

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Added on August 4, 2011, 11:17 pmnot exactly... but some sick oto tend to be sensitive to sudden changes in water parameter... i experience countless time buying 3-4 oto but end up with 1-2 healthy ones...

This post has been edited by the_catacombs: Aug 4 2011, 11:17 PM

Just started this hobby 1week ago. My low upkeep 1.8 US gallon (Edited) tank..
With 5 cherry barb in there.


This post has been edited by hseyrann00: Aug 6 2011, 04:06 AM

1 gallon tank is what measurement?

Can i just use sponge and tie them in a bunch and float?
Or must i use soil?

I know it's a little stupid to ask this question here. X_X My tank has plants in it and it's doing pretty well with my millions of guppies O_O.

I introduced my guppies first actually... plenty died before the tank was properly cycled. While it was under the process of cycling, I changed dechlorinator from the RM1 (that u get anywhere) one to the RM16 one. (LFS owner recommend one). After I use the expensive dechlorinator right... MY FISH... rarely die. Got lar u noe... 1 or 2 due to fin rot, then I'll spam medicine and others are not affected...

but now the LFS moved to somewhere far already and the one near my house doesn't have the dechlorinator. I still have the RM1 bottle that I kinda reluctant to use. X_X but the RM16 one is finishing! I was wondering if I should use the cheap one or I should go and buy.

I know it's like a dumb question but I don't wanna waste resources also... The RM1 bottle is still full man >< I'm just afraid that my fish will all start dying and my plants will wilt X_X

Guyz....still got what kind of shrimp easy to keep like cherry red and yamato?I plan to add more kind of shrimp inside my tank.

Edited : It's around 1.8 US Gallon, (Converted from 7Litre water)
Rough measurement :
H 7.7 Inches
L 9.5'
W 6.9'

If u really care about your fish, why not travel some distance and get a better dechlorinator.
You might bring home some new fish / plant and introduce them into your tank

However, the death of your fish might caused by other factors such as Filtration ? Overdose of chemical med ?

This post has been edited by hseyrann00: Aug 6 2011, 04:26 AM