the-obstacle Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I've just cut down 1.5 apple trees and I've got a heap of cool pieces that might work in an aquarium. Is apple wood safe to use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 For normal wood you have to dry it out and then boil it to be extra safe, not sure about apple wood being safe or not tho. Google it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Soak it in the sea for awhile then it'll just be driftwood :nilly: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 It's well dry now. It's been on the lawn for a month in the sun. Seeing as I can't afford to do anything with the big tank I might as well turn it into a soaking pool for a while. See what interesting bits I can come up with. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joshlikesfish Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Would sap be an issue? I know nothing about trees though :lol: A bit of research on google might be helpful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 Would sap be an issue? I know nothing about trees though :lol: A bit of research on google might be helpful I think i'll just give it a go... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I seem to remember reading somewhere that sap wasn't good but I wouldn't swear by it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I seem to remember reading somewhere that sap wasn't good but I wouldn't swear by it. Yeah, I guess there is a bit of sap in the wood but once it dries it's seriously hard wood. I'll report back once I know... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seahorsemad Posted February 11, 2011 Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I am using apple tree wood in my dwarf puffer tank at the moment. The only issue you will have is that it is not a hard wood so may break down quickly, where as normal driftwood wont. I like the way that the smaller branches look in my tank, but any sign of them breaking down and i will take them out. They have been in the tank for a couple of months so far and no issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
the-obstacle Posted February 11, 2011 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2011 I am using apple tree wood in my dwarf puffer tank at the moment. The only issue you will have is that it is not a hard wood so may break down quickly, where as normal driftwood wont. I like the way that the smaller branches look in my tank, but any sign of them breaking down and i will take them out. They have been in the tank for a couple of months so far and no issues. Awesome! Thanks heaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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