WHAT IT IS
A contained high-tannin botanical infusion blend for aquarists who want to refresh amber water colour without adding more visible leaves, bark or pods to the aquarium.
PRODUCT DETAILS
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WHAT IS INSIDE
Each bag contains a crushed botanical blend based around catappa leaves, selected bark and seed botanicals. Natural batches can vary slightly in colour, texture and tint strength.
WHAT TO EXPECT
The bags build amber tannin colour gradually. Final tint depends on aquarium volume, source water, flow, filtration, active substrates and chemical media, so there is no fixed darkness result.
GOOD FIT FOR
Mature botanical aquariums where the original tint has faded, or tanks where the keeper wants tannin colour without adding more loose botanical material.
HOW TO USE
DIRECT AQUARIUM / FILTER USE
Use 1 infusion bag per 20–40 litres. Place the bag in the aquarium or filter compartment and monitor the colour during use. Remove within 48 hours, or earlier once the tint reaches the level you want.
SEPARATE INFUSION
Alternatively, steep one bag separately in hot water, allow the infusion to cool completely, then add the prepared water to the aquarium gradually.
STORAGE
Prepared infusion may be refrigerated for up to two weeks.
Product story
BBA Amber Tannin Infusion Bags in use
Why aquarists use it
Blackwater and botanical method aquariums, Betta aquariums
AQUARIUM PRODUCT STORY
Product-world scenes: amber tannin route
Illustrative BBA product-world scenes showing amber tint, individual bags and calm botanical context. Use these visuals as context ideas for gradual amber-tannin routes; real tanks and natural materials will vary.
AMBER WATER
How gradual botanical tint can change the visual character of the aquarium.
CONTAINED INFUSION
A clean way to add botanical colour without adding more loose material.
MATURE TANK REFRESH
FILTER & SUBSTRATE EFFECTS
PREPARATION & SAFETY
Best for
Betta and blackwater-style aquariums where a contained BBA tannin-infusion format is preferred over loose botanicals.
What it does not do
It does not cure disease, guarantee water parameters or make unstable water safe by itself.
It is not a treatment, does not replace water changes and should not be used to chase sudden pH changes.
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Safety notes
- Do not overdose.
- This product supports an amber tannin route, but it is not a treatment.
- It does not replace appropriate care, filtration, water changes, diagnosis or stable aquarium husbandry.
- Natural products may vary slightly in colour, tannin intensity and tint between bags.
- For ornamental fish and shrimp only.
- Not for human consumption.
- Keep away from children and pets.
- No instant pH promise and no livestock treatment claim.
- Remove if livestock show stress.
FAQ
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How much should I use?
Start with 1 infusion bag per 20–40 litres of aquarium water. Monitor the tint and livestock before increasing the amount or repeating the infusion.
How long should I leave the bag in the aquarium?
Up to 48 hours is the standard starting route. Remove it earlier if the water reaches the tint you want or if livestock appear unsettled.
Will it lower my pH?
No specific pH change is promised. The response depends on source water, KH, substrate, filtration and the aquarium's existing chemistry. Use the bags primarily to build botanical tint rather than to chase a pH number.
Why is my water not getting as dark as expected?
Visible tint can be reduced by carbon-type media, Purigen-style media, active aquasoils, heavy filtration, water volume and flow. Remove or adjust tint-removing media only when it is appropriate for the aquarium; do not keep adding bags simply to force a darker result.
Can I prepare the infusion outside the aquarium?
Yes. Steep one bag in hot water, allow it to cool completely, then add the prepared infusion gradually. Prepared botanical infusion may be refrigerated for up to two weeks.
What should I do with the used bag?
The used contents can be composted or removed with the bag. Only add the spent botanical material to the substrate if adding extra botanical debris is intentional for that aquarium.
Is this a fish treatment?
No. It is a botanical tannin product, not a medicine or treatment, and it does not replace stable husbandry, filtration, water changes or appropriate diagnosis and care.
LEARN BEFORE YOU ADD
Practical guides for botanical setup, preparation and what to expect.
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