Why is water brownish?

[idkausernamesoyeah]

I like just did a water change a day or two ago bc the water was a little colored I didnt think much of it but its still there and I wanna make sure it isn't a problem all my fish r behaving fine... yes ik the tank looks ugly I'm in the process of rescaping ... the tank isn't new and it has been cycled if that helps

 

[Crispii]

It's the wood leeching out tannins. For the most part, tannins are not harmful to fish.

 

[idkausernamesoyeah]

It's the wood leeching out tannins. For the most part, tannins are not harmful to fish.

ok that's what I thought it was but I wasn't fully sure... ummmm should I continue to change the water more often or just let it be

 

[Crispii]

ok that's what I thought it was but I wasn't fully sure... ummmm should I continue to change the water more often or just let it be

Let it be.

 

[idkausernamesoyeah]

Let it be.

ok thanks

 

[DobbyAlly]

I'm having a similar issue in a new set up, but my water is a cloudy white. I have done a few water changes and it is slowly dissipating but is still very cloudy. no fish in the tank as yet.

 

[Crispii]

I'm having a similar issue in a new set up, but my water is a cloudy white. I have done a few water changes and it is slowly dissipating but is still very cloudy. no fish in the tank as yet.

It's probably a bacterial bloom.

 

[DobbyAlly]

Would you suggest anything other than regular water changes?