DennisP Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I've found some awesome roots that I'd like in my tank. I picked them up knowing that pine isn't really supposed to go in the tank. Has anyone got first hand experience with pine in their tank? Online seems to suggest it's a big no no. They are roots as opposed to big chunks so they should have less to leech out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Not worth the risk, I haven't tried it for that same reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 If you're really worried give it a good boil, and a couple water changes. Should get all the sap out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexyay Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 Not something I would bother with. It'll probably break down and I wouldn't like to think what pine wood leeches out :c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 I don't think it will last long, even if it doesn't leach out anything nasty I wouldn't bother with it. Manuka roots are the ones to go for! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted October 30, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 How safe are they to throw in as is? I can probably get some in 2 weeks, but they will be live. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted October 30, 2013 Report Share Posted October 30, 2013 If they [Manuka] are green I usually soak them for a bit to soften the bark, remove the bark and any dirt with a waterblaster, give them some time in the sun to dry and harden, then soak for a bit to remove the worst of the tannins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted October 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Sound straight forward enough. Any advice for time in the sun? Are we talking a week or months? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted October 31, 2013 Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Are we talking finger-thick roots or trunks as thick as your leg? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DennisP Posted October 31, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 31, 2013 Finger or less probably. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted November 1, 2013 Report Share Posted November 1, 2013 Shouldn't take too long to dry out then, I'd say a week of good hot sun would harden it sufficiently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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