Manzanita Driftwood Prep?

[jnizzle]

I got some Manzanita from near my house and it would really be awesome in my tank. Now im soaking the two pieces in warm water for about 2 weeks or so.

Should I be aware of anything else besides soaking for prep?

Heres the wood:

 

[jnizzle]

Anyone? Looking to put it in week after next. Currently have it soaking.

 

[OasisKeeper]

Manzanita is really hard and oily. I'd love to use it too but think that it is going to take a lot of treatment to make it usable.

Hope it can be done and someone can enlighten on this. I'll be watching.

Good luck.

 

[Convict2161]

Maybe call the company that sells it? Maybe ask them? Ask them what they do to there's to make it safe.


http://www.manzanita-driftwood.com/

 

[Mumma.of.two]

Put it through the dishwasher (no soap) a couple of times. The heat should help bring out some the oils and tannin.

 

[Convict2161]

What about soaking or boiling? I'll tell ya I bought a $80 piece of driftwood that till this day I'd not sinking! I think I got that PIMA wood! Never again.