DennisP Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 I got myself a nice piece of driftwood from a beach in th marlborough sounds. 1: How do i know if it is rotting or not? Should be pretty obvious shouldn't it? 2: The salt, I will soak it for a couple of days, that should be alright shouldn't it? 3: It was sitting on, And probably used to grow in clay. Will this affect it at all? Please help. It a niece piece and have some good plans for it. Will probably upload some photos when its ready. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlos & Siran Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 If you can't see any outward signs of rot I suspect it'll be OK, wood rots in water no matter what you do it's just a matter of time.. give it a good scrub and remove any loose bit and pieces, chuck it in your tank, from what I remember from other similar threads the salt in the wood won't cause any harm. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 1: How do i know if it is rotting or not? Should be pretty obvious shouldn't it? Yes, it will feel soft when you push a fingernail or sharp object into it and bits will break off easily. 2: The salt, I will soak it for a couple of days, that should be alright shouldn't it? Fine but no need to soak it. It does not absorb salt so much as have little bits stuck in the nooks and crannies. I hose them off and give them a scrub with a nail brush, using an old toothbrush, if necessary, to get into tight spaces. 3: It was sitting on, And probably used to grow in clay. Will this affect it at all? Not if you scrub and rinse it well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 yay Tank renovations incoming! Cant wait! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Driftwood, it's SRS BUSINESS :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Says he with three boxes of the stuff stashed at his house... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Driftwood, it's SRS BUSINESS :lol: mhmmm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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DennisP Posted April 14, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thats quite a nice piece u got there. Is it urs? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted April 14, 2010 Report Share Posted April 14, 2010 Thank you, yes it is mine. Got a pair of BN in there now, must be heaven for them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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