Shizeric
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I was reading up on tea baths, and I read that the proper tea to be used for tea baths is black tea because of the higher tannin content. The tannins help block bacteria growth, which seems pretty awesome. I have a few pieces of Malaysian driftwood in my tank that leak a good deal of tannins into the water. I have read that they are harmless, except for the tan color it gives to the water. I have heard some people trying to remove the tannins, but I was wondering if they are actually helping my axies out by preventing bacteria growth. Anyone know anything about this subject?