Aquarium Driftwood Tannin Release Survey Form
Please complete this survey to help assess the impact of driftwood tannin release in aquariums. Your responses will contribute to a better understanding of aquarium water chemistry and livestock well-being.
What type or source of driftwood are you using?
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Please Select
Malaysian Driftwood
Mopani
Spider Wood
Cholla Wood
Manzanita
Bogwood
Other
What best describes your aquarium setup?
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Freshwater planted
Freshwater non-planted
Blackwater biotope
Community tank
Species tank
Other
How would you rate the level of water discoloration from tannins?
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1
2
3
4
5
How quickly did the tannin coloration appear after adding the driftwood?
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Within 24 hours
2-3 days
Within a week
More than a week
No noticeable coloration
How long has the driftwood been in your aquarium or soaking?
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Please Select
Less than 1 week
1-2 weeks
2-4 weeks
1-3 months
More than 3 months
How often do you perform water changes?
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Daily
Every 2-3 days
Weekly
Every 2 weeks
Monthly
What filtration methods or media are currently used in your aquarium?
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Activated carbon
Purigen
Sponge filter
Canister filter
No filtration
Other
Please rate the observed effects of tannins on the following aspects:
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Rows
No effect
Mild effect
Moderate effect
Severe effect
pH level
1
2
3
4
Water clarity
5
6
7
8
Livestock behavior
9
10
11
12
Plant growth
13
14
15
16
Have you noticed any changes in livestock behavior since adding the driftwood?
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No change
More active
Less active
Hiding more
Other
Overall, how would you rate the severity or impact of tannin release in your aquarium?
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No impact
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
Severe impact
10
1 is No impact, 10 is Severe impact
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