driftwood tannins

[henward]

Just wondering

if i pick up wood from the beach

wash it, soak it in water for 8 months

then it sinks

brush it with steel brush

remove soft wood

wash it again

are the tannins poisonous?

i mean this has been on a beach for who knows how long

apart from tannins, sap is long gone.

any ideas?

what could this do apart from increasing acidity?

[alanmin4304]

The only potential contaminant from beach wood would be salt and that is so soluble that it will be gone just about straight away. The only real problem with the leachate including tanins is the colour (if you don't like it) and that will go also if you change the water.

[Caryl]

All my driftwood was just picked up from the beach, washed and scrubbed, then added to the tank. Never had a problem.

[Ira]

I've never noticed any tannins from beach driftwood.

And the amount of salt you'll end up with, especially after a quick hosing off of any sand, is so little you'll only need to worry about it if you're the type of person that doesn't blow into the bag when transporting fish out of fear that the CO2 in your breath will change the PH too much and kill the fish.

[henward]

well

consensus seems to be good

[henward]

i didnt think so

how do you get drift wood in shops

..... from a tree that snapped

soaked in water, sun and elements

i just put two beautiful pieces (my opinion) in my jardinii tank.

ill send pics soon

but not sure if they jar has enough swimming space

... i think it does but ill see