DIY driftwood

[Fedex3d]

I cut up a dead dogwood in the backyard. Boiled it and now soaking it. Going to make some nice driftwood I think. Let me know what you think ??

 

[Andrew McFadden]

That's cool, I would most definitely put that in my tank

 

[Fedex3d]

Thanks !! Im kinda happy with myself on the way they are turning out. Of course my wife is not too happy with them soaking in the guest bathroom tub right now !! Lol

 

[Andrew McFadden]

Thanks !! Im kinda happy with myself on the way they are turning out. Of course my wife is not too happy with them soaking in the guest bathroom tub right now !! Lol

Lol

 

[Aqualady40]

I cut up a dead dogwood in the backyard. Boiled it and now soaking it. Going to make some nice driftwood I think. Let me know what you think ??

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Really looks nice...would like to see a pic with them inside your tank

 

[Fedex3d]

Here they are in the tank

 

[Liz_H]

Wow, stunning!!

 

[Fedex3d]

Thanks !! I'm really proud of the way they have turned out. I'm even happier that the gouramis seem to be really enjoying swimming around them & finding all the hiding places.

 

[Liz_H]

You're welcome. Did you weigh the pieces down with something, or did soaking make them sink?

 

[Fedex3d]

I boiled them for about 8 to 10 hrs to kill everything & remove most of the tannins. Then let them soak for about a week til they sank on their own. You can do that with most hardwoods.

 

[jetajockey]

Looks great, nice job.

 

[Fedex3d]

Looks great, nice job.

Thanks! And thanks for all the advice on setting up the substrate. Think l ended up with an almost instant cycle. Fish & plants are getting settled in wonderfully.

 

[jetajockey]

That's great news. I like the idea of using wood from the yard. Sometimes we overlook something great right under our noses.

 

[Fedex3d]

That's great news. I like the idea of using wood from the yard. Sometimes we overlook something great right under our noses.

Yes!! And its always nice to look at the finished product and say "hey, l did that !! " Not to mention the lfs is always proud of their driftwood when pricing it.

 

[eduguy]

That wood is nice.

 

[Fedex3d]

That wood is nice.

Thanks! Gonna try talking my wife into us gettin another tank just so l can make some more lol