Drift wood

[MightyO]

What's the best way to treat drift wood an how long do I have to treat it

 

[FISHES]

Some people says boil it in a big pot and repeat that for at least 2-5 days

 

[FISHES]

And how big is ur tank???

 

[MightyO]

The problem with throat is my piece is to big to boil

 

[FISHES]

Well then i dont know sorry. I would try to cut it or return it to get a smaller one but I'm not an expert on driftwood

 

[Convict2161]

You've been given numerous options on how to treat, soak, wash your DW. You stated its 4 feet long. You can get a plastic heavy duty garbage pail at Home Depot cheap and its about 42" tall and wide enough. Problem solved IMO.

Another option which was suggested to you was to cut it, now I understand its your center piece BUT... Maybe cut it in a way where when you place it in the tank it can look like one piece or more natural 2 pieces laying on top of each other washed in from a small current.

The choice is yours but the options are there. Your move....

 

[FISHES]

Thanks convict. I aint such an expert at driftwood >.>

 

[Convict2161]

Thanks convict. I aint such an expert at driftwood >.>

No thanks needed. We're all here to learn from each other and help as well...

 

[MightyO]

God knows I need the help

 

[FISHES]

God knows everything

 

[MightyO]

Yes he does but I wish he would help me right about now

 

[Convict2161]

Yes he does but I wish he would help me right about now

Mighty... What are you still struggling with? You've been given some really good options.

How can I help further? I'll try my best.

 

[Dizzydea]

I just put heavy rocks on my drift wood until it has lost its buoyancy then I place it however I want it.

 

[MightyO]

I'm not struggling anymore lol just responding to whoever comment

 

[FISHES]

Hahahaha lol

 

[FISHES]

I agree with dizzy. Sometimes the wood has some air bubbles in it so put something heavy on it

 

[Scottw68TN]

Wait till summer and sun dry it. Wash with bleach water first then salt water for awhile. It will take weeks and if its too thick it will have a few issues with organics.

 

[Aquastrategist]

Boil it in your bath.

 

[Dizzydea]

Boil it in your bath.

By boil do you mean just fill it with hot water? Would that work?

 

[Aquastrategist]

It worked for my driftwood lol. Hottest it can go.