Driftwood

[FishOwner]

I just bought a piece of driftwood from my lfs and when I search up how to prepare it for an aquarium, I get mixed results. I guess the reason why is because most of those articles are for cleaning driftwood that was collected.

What should I do with the driftwood to prepare it for tank use?

 

[big_al01]

I just bought a piece of driftwood from my lfs and when I search up how to prepare it for an aquarium, I get mixed results. I guess the reason why is because most of those articles are for cleaning driftwood that was collected.



What should I do with the driftwood to prepare it for tank use?

I always boil twice and soak for 3 days. Should be good to go then! [emoji4]

 

[FishOwner]

Problem is, the piece is too big to boil. Is there any way to prepare it without boiling?

 

[earhtmother]

Unless it is Mopani or similar heavy/dense wood it WILL float unless you boil it so it is waterlogged or you weigh it down somehow

 

[FishOwner]

It's pretty heavy and it sinks when submerged. So far, I've rinsed it off and brushed it to remove particles.