Petrified Wood?

[shanna.mcbane]

I have several pieces of petrified wood I am wanting to place in my aquarium. They have been soaking for 3 days in declorinated salt water. How long should I wait to put them in my freshwater tank and any more ideas on how to make sure they are safe?

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[Wy Renegade]

Curious as to why you are soaking them in saltwater? I've used lots of of pieces of petrified wood in my tanks, and never did anything but give them a good wash job.

 

[shanna.mcbane]

I think saw it online to soak in salt... *shrug*

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[Wy Renegade]

Hhhhhmmmm - no clue what benefit salt would give other than potentially killing off any harmful organisms, but a good wash with hot water should do just as well.

 

[osolynden]

In olden times we used to put a few drops of vinegar on a found rock and if it fizzed rejected it. If it didn't we rinsed it well and put it in the tank. I still do so and have not had any problems.