Tank discoloration

[BlaseMrNiceguy]

Theplantedaquariumstore.com should have some pieces of manzanita I have also seen some on eBay.

 

[PC1]

Theplantedaquariumstore.com should have some pieces of manzanita I have also seen some on eBay.

Or you can just click on my banner

 

[Gordo124]

I personally like manzanita wood because of the colors on curves here is a pic of my 29 gallon with it.

Wow .. That looks nice! Where do you get it? And does it rot quickly?

 

[PC1]

Wow .. That looks nice! Where do you get it? And does it rot quickly?

Manzanita is a hard wood and does not break down much at all.

 

[BlaseMrNiceguy]

+1 it's a hard wood that doesn't rot quickly and it's surprisingly light. It usually sinks within a week and I heard at some point that it doesn't even need to be boiled, but I would just in case. Also it releases virtually no tannins. I got mine at theplantedaquariumstore.com but they are my local LFS so I just go to their store. But they do sell online and ship.

 

[SolvingNormal]

I've also run wood through the dishwasher on the top rack (without any soap, and with the rinse aid turned off - and sans other dishes of course) on the hottest setting ("sanitize" + "pots and pans") in lieu of boiling. I think I heard about the idea on the forums here.

Cindi

Edit: Here's a reference to another post that mentions it: link