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[jay622]

Hello everyone so basically i have a 40 gallon freshwater tank, i have neon tetras, and pygmies, is it possible to make my tank a black water tank? And if so how do i go abt doing so?

 

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This is the meet and great forum. Try posting this question in the General forum.

 

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[vetteguy53081]

Hello everyone so basically i have a 40 gallon freshwater tank, i have neon tetras, and pygmies, is it possible to make my tank a black water tank? And if so how do i go abt doing so?

Please define black water tank? Also please attach a pic of this tank you mention

 

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[MasterClassReefs]

To create a blackwater tank you need to add botanicals. This will alter your PH to the very acidic side all the way down to 4.0 range is possible (not a bad thing) and your bio filtration will rely more heavily on fungi than bacteria at this point for nitrification. The tannin release from botanicals such as leaves, stems, wood and seed pods will turn your tank a dark tea color making it "black water". A blackwater environment is ideal for most tetra species and many south american fish species in fact. You simply allow the botanicals to break down slowly in the system. Twig catfish and plecos will also munch on them.
You can find lots of good stuff and more info at Tannin Aquatics online. Welcome.

 

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[Nano_Man]

Hi yes you can as long as the fish you have like a ph below seven. You will get it from your local fish store. A lot of people use it for Amazon style tanks . Remember the more you put in the darker your water will become. I think you should add it slowly to prevent big ph drop. Only do this if we are talking about the same product. Oh welcome to r2r

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

Welcome and look in the general area for that answer because I don't even know what a black water tank is.

 

[Fish Fan]

Welcome and look in the general area for that answer because I don't even know what a black water tank is.

Freshwater tanks that mimic waters from South America that are rich in tannins, and low in pH. The water looks very dark brown, hence "blackwater". Freshwater fish like Angelfish and many Tetras prefer these conditions....

...And for Pete's sake, would someone please get this man a freshwater tank?!?! Sheesh

 

[ChrisfromBrick]

Freshwater tanks that mimic waters from South America that are rich in tannins, and low in pH. The water looks very dark brown, hence "blackwater". Freshwater fish like Angelfish and many Tetras prefer these conditions....

...And for Pete's sake, would someone please get this man a freshwater tank?!?! Sheesh

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