Big Thanks to Pat for tea recomendation

[dagray]

So back when I still had discus Pat recommended using an african tea to create the tannins for a blackwater tank.

I want to thank her for this suggestion. I still use blackwater extract periodically for the minerals that it contains, but I always have a tea ball full of the tea in the tank.

Again thank you Second Hand Pat for the suggestion

[LizStreithorst]

Some people think it's benefits are figments of our imagination. I've raved about it in a few threads because I can't deny what I have seen with my own eyes.

Thanks, Pat

[dagray]

Some people think it's benefits are figments of our imagination. I've raved about it in a few threads because I can't deny what I have seen with my own eyes.

Thanks, Pat

Absolutely... I also crush up vitamin C (500mg) and put it in the 75 gallon tank. I started using Vitamin C 500mg per 50 gallons as a dechlorinator (USDA recommends this to remove chlorine/bleach from cisterns for people who are off the grid), but I don't have chlorine or chloramine in my tap water (tested with a pool test kit) after it comes through my filter.

[LizStreithorst]

What results do you see from using the vitamin C?

[dagray]

less disease, more active fish, fish with increased appetite.

[LizStreithorst]

I'll give it a try. I'm always open to experimenting with something that I will do no harm.

[Adam S]

I'm assuming vitamin C also lowers pH... or maybe they just like the orange flavor!

[dagray]

I'm assuming vitamin C also lowers pH... or maybe they just like the orange flavor!

I use the plain, not the flavored ;) and I don't think it effects the pH at all.


The vitamin C molecule bonds to the chlorine molecule creating a neutral.

https://www.fs.fed.us/t-d/pubs/html/05231301/05231301.html#vitamin link is from the US Forrest Service.

[LizStreithorst]

I found two products. If I try this I'll buy the acidic one. They also make one that is non acidic. https://www.amazon.com/Bronson-Vitamin-Crystals-Ascorbic-Soluble/dp/B000701NUO/ref=sr_1_1_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1541371129&sr=8-1-spons&keywords=vitamin%2Bc%2Bcrystals&th=1

[Second Hand Pat]

Why thank you Dave and Liz, :D I am glad you like the tea. I use it a bit here also. Interesting bit about vitamin C. So you think it serves a purpose beyond a dechlorinator Dave?
Pat

[dagray]

Why thank you Dave and Liz, :D I am glad you like the tea. I use it a bit here also. Interesting bit about vitamin C. So you think it serves a purpose beyond a dechlorinator Dave?
Pat

I think it does help prevent some disease and parasites, and I have seen it perk up stressed fish when the discus were spawning / fighting.

[Second Hand Pat]

I think it does help prevent some disease and parasites, and I have seen it perk up stressed fish when the discus were spawning / fighting.

Thanks Dave, sounds interesting :)
Pat