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[mailman62]

water has been pretty clear after filling pond about 1 mnth ago ,but we have not had very much rain till today ,had some big downpores and now water is tea color, got some maple trees over pond ,could this be from rain and trees, no leaves in pond and running a uv light, ph holding at 7.5 , will this clear on its own ? or harm fish ? thanks

[PS3]

some times heavy rain will mess up a pond it should clear up in a few days

[Telkwa]

Tannin in the leaves? Tannin will give the water a tea-like color. Not harmful to fish as far as I know. If it is tannin, I believe the color is fairly persistent.

[mailman62]

thought it was the leaves from trees, thanks guys

[Telkwa]

According to this article

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tannin

tannins are found in wine, so might as well toss in a splash of a nice red wine and make the fish happier

[mailman62]

maybe put in a wet bar for them too:lol: