Lilac drift wood safe?

[Colwell]

Just found out this piece of wood is from a Lilac tree has been dried out over 25 years. I soak it for a week then pressure washed it and ran it through the dishwasher 3 times. It's good and doesn't float anymore. Am I good to go?

 

[vicdad999999]

I wouldnt, tried to look up information and came back with very little results. I use alot of driftwood off my property, both soft and hard. but found this on an wiki, Aquascaping - The Free Freshwater and Saltwater Aquarium Encyclopedia Anyone Can Edit - The Aquarium Wiki All of the aromatic woods contain toxic, volatile oils known as phenols. While I dont agree with the whole article, if in doubt I wouldnt do it unless you had more concrete information to the benefits vs damage using it.

 

[Colwell]

Is there anyway to test this someone to see if fish/plants would be ok? I really like this piece it's still soaking doesn't float anymore and doesn't release much tan anymore. If I can't use or should use I think I'm scrapping the whole DW idea everywhere is too expensive !

 

[Scottyhorse]

Another reason is you put it in the dishwasher so it will have residues of soap and other stuff on it.

 

[Hholly]

Another reason is you put it in the dishwasher so it will have residues of soap and other stuff on it.

Lots of people run driftwood through a dishwasher. Just without using soap.

 

[Hholly]

Personally, I think after 25 years and boiling it it would be safe. But that's just my opinion.