Alder branches and Shrimp.

[Mogurako]

I use alder cones and Alder/Oak/Almond leaves in my shrimp tanks but would it be safe to add the dead oak or alder branches to the tanks to give a more natural look?

 

[jcolon]

As far as the oak branches are concerned, It's really no different than any other DW. Ensure it's from a hardwood tree, boil it to kill unwanted microbes and help release tannins. I'd assume the same for almond trees.

 

[Mogurako]

Well oak and alder are both hardwoods like manzanita so I figured they would be fine just double checking.

 

[PC1]

Just be sure they are very dried out.

 

[Mogurako]

Just be sure they are very dried out.

Yep that's what I was going for when I said "dead branches". Branches that are dead which are no longer green and full of sap. I know what condition wood needs to be in to be added to an aquarium I was curious if specific types were safe.