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Just how long do botanicals "do their thing", and what exactly do they do in the aqua

Tannin Aquatics

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I was having a discussion with a customer a few days back, and we were talking about how long some of these aquatic botanicals will last in the aquarium environment. It's a good question, and a great topic for discussion!



Almost the minute you submerge an aquatic botanical, it begins to break down. Like anything else in aqueous environment, seed pods, leaves, and even wood are affected by constant exposure- and the speed of the breakdown and the amount of materials released into the water is dependent upon a variety of factors, including temperature, pH, and water movement, among others.(click to read more)
 
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