How driftwood affects pH

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speedster
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Re: How driftwood affects pH

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fluxeon8 wrote: Wed Aug 06, 2025 3:59 am Boiling's a pain, but it works. I just let mine soak in a bucket for a week. Less hassle, same result.
Yeah, soaking's the way to go. Who's got time to boil wood, right?
justonix
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Re: How driftwood affects pH

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Another thing to consider is the type of driftwood. Mopani tends to leach more tannins than Malaysian. What kind are you using?
admiral
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Re: How driftwood affects pH

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It's Mopani. I'll try soaking it next time. Appreciate all the help.
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