Thanks for the information. My understanding of decomposing wood is that it lowers the water's pH & raises overall TDS, as well. Additionally, I was under the impression of nitrogen could be released from the wood (if) there was any bound to it from prior environmental circumstances; but it would be minimal overall.

Over the years the more experiments and the more research you do the easier the hobby will be . Knowledge is key . Thx Dan I learned something

Yep once I put a simple humble piece of driftwood in my tank all of a sudden didn’t have to change water that often the water just became crystal clear mind blowing

I'm relatively new to fish keeping. I don't keep anything exotic or fancy, just a simple tank that consists of a crayfish and some black nose dace. Got the idea from you actually. But like anything I'm interested, I do a lot of research. And one bit of research I've studied is driftwood and its affect on your aquarium. And everything I read said that wood is good essential for a healthy tank. Never heard of anything negative really. So it's nice that you came out with a very informational video. It goes to show, it's always best to educate yourself on topics that you care about, or don't know much about but want to learn more about.

First video of your I've watched. I wanted to know if I SHOULD add wood to my tank. This went above and beyond answering my question - also adding to my garden knowledge! Why yes, I'd be happy to subscribe 😎

thank you for looking into this! super interesting and the comments have kinda blown my mind about some mysteries from my water tests.

This chanel blows my mind so very often. This is so useful for gardening :0

Love that aquarium on the back ground

thanks dan for your information 🤠

Outstanding channel. Thank you for your work

An interesting approach would be to test hypotheses. If you happen to have the equipment to create two identical aquarium environments (same amount of gravel, water, fish etc) then it should be possible to test for discernible variance on test strips if one aquarium has one variable that is different. I would definitely be interested in that. Empirical research like that would help uncover hidden variables and other possible confounding aspects.

Fascinating topic. I appreciate this information.

I didn't know that, thank you. Beautiful aquarium

Thanks for this video Dan it was very helpful:)

Thank you. Very useful information.

Interesting point. Always interested in learning new things. Subscribed 🙂

I have noticed increased nitrates in aquariums with newly introduced wood and i've even cycled a new aquarium without any additions except wood - no plants, no active substrates, no livestock. Even though i've since planted that aquarium, it still has no livestock and still produces upwards to 30ppm nitrates every couple of weeks ~3 months after it was set up.

My tank never had a problem with high nitrates until I put some pet store driftwood in it. I boil it it soaked it as the instruction said so I'm wondering why the high nitrates then?

Great info. Thanks!

hmm this makes me wonder then if you have a large filter for your tank and there are no nitrates in the water...would that in turn preserve your wood and make it last longer?? Interesting

Great video! & great attitude!

Sand substrate, sponge filter, clay pots, coconut shells and a pothos plant..... There will be no nitrates in that tank forever...

I'm not sure if you ever watched Father Fish, but he's the grandfather of fish keeping by using nature in all his aquariums. Check out his channel on KZfaq. Let me know what you think.

I added the driftwood to lower the pH but then it gave me higher nitrates in the pH is still high. I'm new to this fish tank thing My child brought home a free goldfish and we've kept him alive about a month so far lol

Mind blown!! 🤣 great vid

Awesome

Ha, this was a nice one!

Do you use your nitrogen rich tank water during water changes to water your indoor and outdoor plants? If not you should. Tank water is great for plants. It has no clhorine nor fluoride and if mineralized containes all the right nutrients and minerals and vitamins for plants to really grow.

What anubias is that in the tank behind you.?

might be a stupid question however could wood be the reason I have a high gh and kh. but a low pH. because I'm stumped on it 😆 excuse the pun

Does affect dissolved solids tho ?

Honestly...you need to change thr name of your channel or start a 2nd one. The name implies its simplistic fishkeeing discussion for everyday people, not a series of science experiments being done on living things like a 1980s makeup and skin care company...just a thought. I dont think the majority of people searching "aquariums" or "fishkeeping" have this in mind, thus you lose tons of potential would-be subs.