wood

[tmdavies]

can i jus put any old wood in the tank or does it have to have been in the sea

 

[pantherspawn]

You want wood that's been untreated with any chemicals. A dense wood that will sink over time. Soak it for a few weeks in a bucket to Leach out any tanins. You might want to do a light bleach water scrub to remove any bacteria. Just make sure you rinse thoroughly to remove any bleach before introducing it into your tank.

 

[tmdavies]

so it doesnt have to be driftwood if i see i nice peice of wood that will sink i could in theory put it in there after sterilizing it?

 

[HUKIT]

You also certainly don't want to use any soft woods that will rot and decompose.

 

[tmdavies]

why doesnt drift wood decompose or does it just take ages too

 

[HUKIT]

why doesnt drift wood decompose or does it just take ages too

The hardwoods take take ages to break down.

 

[pantherspawn]

why doesnt drift wood decompose or does it just take ages too

It does eventually just takes longer