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  1. 01-15-2013, 04:59 PM #1
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    Default lighting an issue?

    I recently started a new tank, i used some driftwood, and so i have alot of tannins in the water still, and the lighting appears to be quite dim, despite that all of my plants seem to be doing fine. Should i get some brighter lights? or just try to remove some of the tannins from the water? or is this not a problem at all? thanks.
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  2. 01-15-2013, 05:12 PM #2
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    Your plants seem fine and tannins are a temporary issue, I see no need for a solution..

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  3. 01-15-2013, 05:26 PM #3
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    Exactly, if your plants are fine and everything seems balanced, why would you make changes?
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    If you wish to remove some of the tannins, add carbon to your filter. They'll come back again when you stop using carbon, but not as much.
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