lf Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Ok, have found some amazing weathered Puriri while out walking. If I clean it up and keep it well soaked so it sinks would it be ok to use in the tank??? Long angled piece that could be securely propped up to create hiding places, it has several crevices that could hold plants higher up so I would get different levels. Has not been treated in any way, so a`la natural! Thanks phoenix for the plant ideas. Next comes the substrate. Been investigating some of the different tetras, have not decided on which ones yet as it is too soon for final decisions. Looked at some juvi blue rams today as well, look real nice. Will wait for tank clean, refill and cycling before I make the final decisions. Can't wait, but I know I have to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
curtur Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Did you find it on a beach or in the forest? If it was the beach it will need a lot of soaking to get rid of the accumulated salt. Other than that, I can't see there being a problem if it is well soaked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 It will probably release tannins which stain the water yellow or brown. THe amount depends on the wood and how old it is. This is nothing to worry about, it does not affect anything in a negative way, but some people are surprised when it happens and worry. I think it makes the water look nice and 'aged' 8) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaide Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 . If I clean it up and keep it well soaked so it sinks Does it not sink now? Then it probably never will, no matter how water logged it gets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stella Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 Most wood sinks after a period of soaking. Some it takes a week or two, some take years. Boiling can speed it up, as it forces the air out and the water in, but pots are only so big and it STINKS. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted January 8, 2009 Report Share Posted January 8, 2009 You don't need to soak it to get rid of accumulated salt as the salt is only on the surface and in nooks and crannies. A good spray with the hose fixes that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lf Posted January 9, 2009 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 Thanks for the great replies. Wood from a farm. some is already sitting at the bottom of the fishbin it is sitting in. One piece keeps wanting to float, not too worried if I can't use that piece. Never thought of cooking wood before!!!! Hubby would wonder what I had done to upset him if I put that on the cook top :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 You don't need to soak it to get rid of accumulated salt as the salt is only on the surface and in nooks and crannies. A good spray with the hose fixes that. Also, the trace amounts of salt are harmless. Dosing the tank with salt for trying to illnesses or whatever uses 10 times the amount of salt you'd get from even a massively salty big log. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stu :) Posted January 9, 2009 Report Share Posted January 9, 2009 I soak my new driftwood in a strong mix of methylene blue to kill any nasties (me? paranoid???), then do several water changes. If your driftwood wants to float weight it down under water until it not longer wants to float. Time taken depend on how big and dry the piece is. Stu Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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