RyanBenson
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Do they require real driftwood? I have 2 fake pieces in my tank. Recommendations would be awesome! But both pieces weren't exactly "cheap" so if I don't have to take them out I probably won't.
What do plecos and ottos like?
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Convict2161
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Your pleco will enjoy real driftwood. Mine always sucks on all the driftwood in my tank.
Fishanatic
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Yeah, I agree with convict. Driftwood will make them much happier
Cactuspixie
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Ottos don't need wood, and it depends on what type of pleco you have as to whether they need wood or not. If its a BNP you can leave the fake ones in and just add a small piece of the real thing. It is an absolute requirement for BNP.
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RyanBenson
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Oh ok, we'll I do plan on getting a BNP so I guess I'll add a piece of it in there! Thanks!
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RyanBenson
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Yeah, I agree with convict. Driftwood will make them much happier
Alright! I've decided to add a moderately sized price in there! Not one too big but not one too small!
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RyanBenson
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Ok! I am going to buy some real driftwood!! Thanks!
Convict2161
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Sounds like a plan
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Fishanatic
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Great tank you got, and amazing substrate. It's really nice! I would recommend removing the right piece or left on, and replacing it with real driftwood. If not, you could always try and fit it in the middle
You can also go to a local ''forest'' or a river/lake and find some drift wood there. Make sure to always apply proper cleaning.
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RyanBenson
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Great tank you got, and amazing substrate. It's really nice! I would recommend removing the right piece or left on, and replacing it with real driftwood. If not, you could always try and fit it in the middle
Thank you! I think I'll try to fit it in the middle where the diver is and if I can't then I might replace the right one with it! And I live in Texas, not many forests or rivers here haha!
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RyanBenson
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Also, since I've already started my fishless cycle, would it be alright to put the drift wood in during the cycle or should I wait til it's done?
Fishanatic
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Usually, real driftwood buffers water so make sure the ph isn't already too high. If not, it should be fine to add it now.
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RyanBenson
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Also, would it be ok to add the drift wood in immediately,or should I wait til the cycle is over?? I started my fishless cycle yesterday
Fresh2o
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I think it is okay to put it in now. if it is going to leach tannins or grow the temporary mold, better to have that happen now than when stocked with fish.
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RyanBenson
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Oh ok! Thank you!
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RyanBenson
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Oh ok! Thank you!!
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RyanBenson
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Well, my ph is at 8.0
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RyanBenson
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The driftwood will help to lower that
Oh we'll good! My tap water is the same ph as the water that has been in my tank for a couple days now. When I do a pwc will the drift wood still lower the oh?
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