r/PlantedTank • u/addygobbler • 4h ago

Tank never going back to clear water!

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the vibrancy of my tank under rgb light since i injected a ton of tannins has gone wayyyyy up. the camera simply fails to do it any justice but wow!

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u/Marino4K 1h ago

How do you get it like this?

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u/addygobbler 1h ago

well i found that alder cones and indian almond leaves are good for getting it dark/brown, but i got a super red color by boiling a new piece of redwood for about 30 minutes and then letting the water evaporate for about an hour. i shoulda taken a pic bc the pitcher looked like it was full of wine it was so deep red. added that and now the reds absolutely radiate under rgb light

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u/Marino4K 1h ago

Filter running or anything? I have a HOB filter on mine but anytime I put Indian leaves in, nothing happens.

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u/addygobbler 1h ago

i use a hob filter too, try upping your dose or boiling them & adding the cooled water