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[liljosh609]

So I found this nice stick I would like to place in my aquarium, but what should I do to cure it? I have scrubbed it and it is soaking in 120 degrees water. (not that temp anymore) so what else can I do to ensure it is safe for the tank?

 

[Judoboi86]

I want to do the same in my tank! I would rinse it over night and then scrub it with a tooth brush gently to get all the loose bits of off it! Then rinse again then I guess add it! Some people hate the fact people put branches in a tank but ad long as it don't hurt the fish you should be fine

 

[xfactor6699]

Run it in the dish washer with no detergent

 

[CaptainMako]

I wouldn't put it in my tank, regardless of how I cleansed it. But that's me.

 

[Judoboi86]

Told ya lol

 

[xfactor6699]

It will be fine if u run it in the dishwasher there isn't a parasite alive that can live at that temp promise

 

[CaptainMako]

I just wouldn't take the chance unless it was really something special. Fish are the pickiest and most vulnerable pets I know of. Too much effort put into establishing them, only to have something overlooked and ruin everything.
I have a garage full of exotic shells from all over that have been dry for years, and I still wouldn't put them in the trigger tank I have planned.

 

[xfactor6699]

2 out of 3 of my dw came from my creek I would never put fish in harm or have u do something I haven't tried and know works

 

[somethingsfishy]

I would clean it in the sw and soak it for a couple if weeks to remove the tannis. Where did it come from? That would determine if I'd use it.

 

[liljosh609]

It came from a wood pile Thad has been there for about a year. It was previosly on a tree I think. After a big storm came.

 

[somethingsfishy]

Was it around any chemical plants or gas stations etc. As long as there are no signs of chemicals around that would leach into the wood I'd say it's a go. I fix water mains for a living and when we dig I find all kinds if dw. I have used several pieces so far all with no problems but it may just be luck. Good luck to you.

 

[Homedog98]

Just beware... It will rot after a while. It's not root wood.

 

[liljosh609]

Ok thanks. Um how long will it take and how bad will it look after it rots?

 

[USMCfishcrzy]

What kind of wood is it

 

[somethingsfishy]

It will slowly just wither away. It varies on time probably a couple of months and you'll notice it degrading.

 

[liljosh609]

Um just like a normal wild tree. Nothin special

 

[liljosh609]

Would it get so bad that I'll have to take it out?

 

[somethingsfishy]

I'm not familiar with wild wood. Lol. I find oak alot. It's a fairly hard wood and is holding together pretty good.

 

[Homedog98]

Ok thanks. Um how long will it take and how bad will it look after it rots?

Depends on what type of tree it's from. I don't know how it'll look, but it'll foul up your water when it does. So watch for an ammonia spike.

 

[somethingsfishy]

Just watch it. Don't freak out if the water turns brown though. It happens and shouldn't bother the fish.