[mbraun15]

what is bogwood just drift wood

 

[bobme]

Yes drift wood from a bog.

 

[Sir Nathan XXI]

there are specific types of trees, but I dont know what they are

 

[bobme]

there are specific types of trees, but I dont know what they are

Oak, Pine, Dog wood ....

 

[hastatus]

You may also want to be careful with certain roots which exude a poison, such as bamboo and /or Nightshade family.

 

[mbraun15]

i heard drift wood isnt good for the tank for a few reasons anyone know anything about it

 

[Judazzz]

What about pieces of wood from needle trees, like fir or cedar?
Are they suitable for an aquarium, and can you really get rid of all the resin in it, by boiling it or whatever?

I don't have any plans, I'm just wondering... :smile:

 

[GARGOYLE]

i heard drift wood isnt good for the tank for a few reasons anyone know anything about it

properly prepared driftwood is great for the tank, and even better for the fish. Makes it more natural. If it is not properly prepared it could cause problems. Look at Nate's preparation for driftwood if you dont know how.

 

[Sir Nathan XXI]

yeah keep a pleco if you can too, the will help polish the driftwood for you, the live off of the wood and algae on the wood

There are specific types of wood though that are best for driftwood, I just cannot remember what types

 

[bozley]

My pleco likes it, but one of the crayfish is always working it over, picking through the cracks

 

[SnowCichlid.]

also some driftwood can slowly alter your pH usually by dropping the value. But this is very slowly done and usually not problems arise from this aspect

 

[Petzl88]

Mine tinted my water a little bit. Its a nice "tea" color. I like the way it looks. Its still nice and clear.

 

[SteelGluer]

Remember to bleech then boil then rinse. And you can use aqur salt in the boiling.