I ve boiled driftwood, for almost hours

[Matthew C.]

I have boiled driftwood for close to 5 hours. It's sitting in water and it's no longer turning any more red color. Is it safe to put into my tank, or will it still leech color? Because if I could again, color comes out?? Please tell me what I should do? I greatly appreciate your help

 

[Aiken Drum]

Even if the wood does leech tannins which will colour the water, its perfectly safe. In fact tannins are good for fishes health.

Different pieces of wood will take different amounts of time to leech out the tannins. Only way to know is to put it in some water and see.

 

[Autumnsky]

Assuming we are talking about a DW meant for aquariums, or is it a found by you in nature item?

You could use carbon to help rid the color from the tank if you hate that so much, but is it is beneficial for the fish.