coniferous as wood in aquarium?

[Sesom]

I have a random piece of wood outside that is pretty weird but cool looking that I want to use in my upcoming 70 gallon. There is a solid chance that it is coniferous/ evergreen and ive read that they can both release a lot of tannins and toxins that kill animals. Are there any ways to get around this? ill post a picture of the wood tomorrow maybe

 

[Aiken Drum]

Risky. Personally I wouldn't use softwood in an aquarium.

Tannins won't kill fish but it will make your aquarium water very brown. Tannic acid is actually beneficial to fishes health but most people don't like the appearance. Softwood will release other resins that can be harmful though.

I recently used some sticks from the garden in a small shrimp tank and it turned the water purple.

Make sure the wood is properly cured, so soak it in a container of water until it sinks and stops leaching tannins. This will take a period of time, could be a month could be years, it might never cure fully. Change the water used for curing frequently. Boiling the wood can speed up the curing process. Boiling makes a mess so don't use any of your best pots and pans. Once it's cured and in your aquarium, run a bag of carbon in your filtration. Activated carbon will absorb a lot of any chemical impurities that the wood may still leach. Carbon only lasts so long and needs replacing frequently, so change it every couple of weeks until you are certain that there are no longer impurities coming out of the wood. Even after all this it's still no guarantee.

Driftwood that has been in the water for several months and already cured will be better than wood found in your garden. Hardwood is normally a safer choice than softwood (but not all hardwood is good). And hardwood will last longer than softwood. Even when cured, softwood will break down and start decomposing quicker than hardwood.

 

[joshuakenneth]

Risky. Personally I wouldn't use softwood in an aquarium.

Tannins won't kill fish but it will make your aquarium water very brown. Tannic acid is actually beneficial to fishes health but most people don't like the appearance. Softwood will release other resins that can be harmful though.

I recently used some sticks from the garden in a small shrimp tank and it turned the water purple.

Make sure the wood is properly cured, so soak it in a container of water until it sinks and stops leaching tannins. This will take a period of time, could be a month could be years, it might never cure fully. Change the water used for curing frequently. Boiling the wood can speed up the curing process. Boiling makes a mess so don't use any of your best pots and pans. Once it's cured and in your aquarium, run a bag of carbon in your filtration. Activated carbon will absorb a lot of any chemical impurities that the wood may still leach. Carbon only lasts so long and needs replacing frequently, so change it every couple of weeks until you are certain that there are no longer impurities coming out of the wood. Even after all this it's still no guarantee.

Driftwood that has been in the water for several months and already cured will be better than wood found in your garden. Hardwood is normally a safer choice than softwood (but not all hardwood is good). And hardwood will last longer than softwood. Even when cured, softwood will break down and start decomposing quicker than hardwood. The Honda Pioneer 700 has a variety of great accessories to enhance both its functionality and appearance. Some popular Honda Pioneer 700 accessories include a winch for recovery, a roof for sun protection, and a full or half windshield for added comfort. You can also add a cargo box or bed extender for more storage, along with upgraded lighting for better visibility on trails. If you plan to go off-roading, consider a lift kit and larger tires to improve performance. These accessories can help customize your Pioneer 700 to better suit your needs, whether for work or recreation.

If the wood is coniferous/evergreen, it could release tannins and potentially harmful toxins. To safely use it, you can boil the wood for several hours to leach out tannins and sterilize it. Alternatively, you can soak it in water for several weeks, changing the water regularly to remove tannins. Make sure to scrub the wood thoroughly to remove any dirt or debris. These steps can help reduce any harmful effects before placing it in your 70-gallon tank.