Driftwood question

[garganoth]

So I got a call asking if I wanted some driftwood from a friend. I wasn't prepared for hiw big it was..it weighs about 300 lbs and I put a rake next to it for size comparison. Hiwever, it was used in a saltwater aquarium for a long time. I want to cut it into sections and use it in my freshwater tanks. I'm going to soak it but is there going to be any issues from the salt water?

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[Kushgodrex]

If you can clean it properly why not. It might leech salt out for a while tho

 

[garganoth]

If you can clean it properly why not. It might leech salt out for a while tho

It's the salt I was worried about...you don't think it will be an issue?

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[Kushgodrex]

Well, if you want to be safe I would soak it for a day in some water. And see if you can borrow a hydrometer or refracto meter and test the water, other than that. You can just soak it in water for a month or two and change the water out daily

 

[Grumble69]

Your question/answer is at the bottom of this link:

Driftwood Dos and Don'ts by Tom Haupenthal

There are a lot of folks that will collect driftwood found on the beach and use them in freshwater aquariums which is a similar situation. The biggest concern isn't the salt, but any toxins/parasites that may be in the wood (probably not an issue with yours). They generally prepare the wood by giving it a good soak for a couple of weeks. I honestly don't think there is a lot of salt in this wood.

 

[garganoth]

Your question/answer is at the bottom of this link:

Driftwood Dos and Don'ts by Tom Haupenthal

There are a lot of folks that will collect driftwood found on the beach and use them in freshwater aquariums which is a similar situation. The biggest concern isn't the salt, but any toxins/parasites that may be in the wood (probably not an issue with yours). They generally prepare the wood by giving it a good soak for a couple of weeks. I honestly don't think there is a lot of salt in this wood.

It was originally kept in a 300 gallon saltwater aquarium for about 2 years along with about 50 lbs of lava rock...it was all pulled out and put into the garden. Then I got it and am going to start cutting it up. Thanks for the link I'll look into it.

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