Driftwood Question
Good morning 9...
The best driftwood quality and price wise are the pieces you pick up at the local river or lake areas. You want to look for the pieces that have been out of the water for months, if not years and are completely dry. These will be free of any disease causing bacteria.
Getting the pieces tank ready is easy. A good high pressure spray from the nozzle attached to your garden hose and the piece left to dry in the sun for a couple of days is all you need to do.
The pieces will float, so if you want them at the bottom of your tank, you'll need to pick up some rocks to weigh down the wood. But, this is what makes for a good looking tank.
One more thing, there may be laws against this type of activity in your area, so you'll need to obey the local restrictions, if any.
Have fun!
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