TERM: Description of glossary term.
Fish related glossary
blackwater
Very soft, acidic water, with high concentration of humic acid and tannins. The latter contribute to the color of water resembling tea or coffee.
Reference
Coad, Brian & D.E. McAllister. 2007. "Dictionary of Ichtyology". Brian W. Coad. Retrieved on June 21, 2014, from:http://www.briancoad.com/Dictionary/Complete%20Dictionary.htm - (ffm06223)