DIY Driftwood?

[Lady_Lynn]

I've been having trouble finding long and thin pieces of drift wood for my tank. Lfs only sells the bigger chunks.

Then I thought about all the broken branches that fall from the trees in my back yard.

If I sanitize them with bleach water like I do My aquatic plants and then soak them in dechlorinated water untill they sink, Would they be safe for my fish?

 

[Homedog98]

I've been having trouble finding long and thin pieces of drift wood for my tank. Lfs only sells the bigger chunks.

Then I thought about all the broken branches that fall from the trees in my back yard.

If I sanitize them with bleach water like I do My aquatic plants and then soak them in dechlorinated water untill they sink, Would they be safe for my fish?

Unless they're legitimate driftwood, no. They'll rot and foul up your tank.

 

[allaboutfish]

it has to be driftwood as in you find it in the water. you cant just get it off a tree. (this is what i read on a site)

 

[Mr. Limpet]

Depends on the tree. Hardwood is what you want, softwood will rot over time and foul you tank.

 

[alLexX]

Depends on the tree. Hardwood is what you want, softwood will rot over time and foul you tank.

really?hardwood wont rot?

 

[Tomd500]

I think it pretty legit if you go to a beach and search, thats what ive done, i live on lake michigan. Of course soak and sanitize. Also its a cool story to tell your friends

 

[Mr. Limpet]

really?hardwood wont rot?

I won't say all hardwood isn't going to rot but most will season with out decay (excluding bark).

 

[alLexX]

I won't say all hardwood isn't going to rot but most will season with out decay (excluding bark).

Awesome!!