What wood is this

[Galarius]

I live in Ohio and found d this wood in a driftwood pile and it's very clean just wondering what it is the wood pile ad from my creek being flooded any help would be nice thanks in advance

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[ericwithac]

I live in Ohio and found d this wood in a driftwood pile and it's very clean just wondering what it is the wood pile ad from my creek being flooded any help would be nice thanks in advance

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Not sure on the type, but on a side note, make sure you soak any and all wood you plan to put in your tank. Soak in a styrofoam cooler with full water for 5-7 days, making sure to change the water daily. When you put water in the cooler and the water is crystal clear, you know all the tannins are gone! (Tannins that are left on the wood will get into the water and make it cloudy.)

 

[Brookster123]

Can you press your nail into the pieces? Looks like soft wood..
Eric - soaking wood is not always necessary, some wood will float and release tannins, if you want to counter this? Soak or boil. Some can go right in the tank. Some want the tannins, they stain the water, it's a nice dark look.. does this tank look cloudy

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[ericwithac]

Can you press your nail into the pieces? Looks like soft wood..
Eric - soaking wood is not always necessary, some wood will float and release tannins, if you want to counter this? Soak or boil. Some can go right in the tank. Some want the tannins, they stain the water, it's a nice dark look.. does this tank look cloudy

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Yes

I always soak wood regardless, you never know!

 

[Galarius]

Nope can't the wood is very hard

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[Galarius]

Tanin lower pH one reason I didn't boil going for a planted tank

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[Brookster123]

Yes

I always soak wood regardless, you never know!

It's crystal clear, just stained.. soaking will not help "never know", some dw will leech tannins for months and months.

Nope can't the wood is very hard

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If you're confident than have at it! I'd take some measures in sterilizing if it's been outdoors for a while though. Boil, bake or bleach...

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[ericwithac]

Tanin lower pH one reason I didn't boil going for a planted tank

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So if Im doing a planted I want Tannins? That goes against everything Ive ever read...Just wondering!

 

[Galarius]

I heard it's good but just unsightly to most but I kinda like it looks like natural creek or pond water

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[Brookster123]

So if Im doing a planted I want Tannins? That goes against everything Ive ever read...Just wondering!

Not really, they block light, not ideal for.most plants.

Tanin lower pH one reason I didn't boil going for a planted tank

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Not so much, you'd need a whole lot of tannins to adjust ph on any major level. What exactly are you trying to achieve?

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[Galarius]

A more natural wild water look even in color

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[Galarius]

I will be using potting soil and fine gravel as substrate

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[ericwithac]

Not really, they block light, not ideal for.most plants.

Thats what i was thinking. Thanks!

 

[Galarius]

If you got good lights it's more of a benefit than not

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[ericwithac]

If you got good lights it's more of a benefit than not

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Ill have to agree to disagree on this one!

 

[Galarius]

But a bit off topic nonetheless

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[ericwithac]

I was simply trying to be helpful, sorry.

 

[joebro3333]

Where at in Ohio do you live? I have no one near me in the tanking hobby. Plus I heard tannins are good I didn't like the way my tank looked at first when j noticed it but after awhile you barely notice.


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[Galarius]

Miamisburg ohio about 10 minutes from dayton

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[Galarius]

I got another post showing my tank I just setup yesterday

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