Bio Chem Zorb in planted tank

[tommyleestaples]

Hi there I am setting up a planted tank in which i want to use two pieces of bogwood as decoration. I have slowly boiled the pieces of wood and I am now soaking them in water for a few weeks, in order to remove as much tannin as I can.

I know that carbon removes colourings in a tank but it also removes the nutrients that I add for the plants so I dont really want to do that.

If I do experience discolouration in my tank can I use Bio Chem Zorb? Has anyone used it in a planted tank? Or is it a big no no.

Thanks

 

[aaronnorth]

carbon only removes small amounts of nutrients, so you will be safe to use it

 

[tommyleestaples]

I have been told Seachem Purigen is better for planted tanks, so may use that.