How to handle new Driftwood?

JeffL · 20-07-2011, 03:45 PM

How do I process new driftwood from the LFS?

Does it float by default?

xaine · 20-07-2011, 04:17 PM

Yes, it floats. You will need to soak it for a few days, depending on the size.
People boil them to help reduce the tannin, but that depends if you would prefer that yellow tint in the water.

sfk7 · 20-07-2011, 05:52 PM

This is what i'll do. Give it a good scrub. After that, if the wood fits in a pot then submerge it in boiling water. If not just pour a kettle of boiling water on it.

My wood treated this way don't have the mouldy things growing on them. Hope it helps

JeffL · 25-07-2011, 04:21 PM

correction: I think mine are bogwood not driftwoods...

realised that bogwood takes longer to sink. Can I use rocks to force it sink? but what kind of rocks is safe for shrimp tank as I dun wan it to affect any parameters

Jon-san · 25-07-2011, 07:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by JeffL

correction: I think mine are bogwood not driftwoods...

realised that bogwood takes longer to sink. Can I use rocks to force it sink? but what kind of rocks is safe for shrimp tank as I dun wan it to affect any parameters

Neutral rocks such as slate? Not too sure bout lava rocks though.

peanut8787 · 26-07-2011, 02:33 AM

Why don't you try place your floating driftwood into a pail and cover it up to avoid mosquito breeding. After about 2 week it would be ready to be use. And please boil it before soaking them as if you do not boil them, they will cause your water to become blackish and sometimes those irritating white mould stuff will appear on those joint, roots area.

Cheers

JeffL · 27-07-2011, 11:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by peanut8787

Why don't you try place your floating driftwood into a pail and cover it up to avoid mosquito breeding. After about 2 week it would be ready to be use. And please boil it before soaking them as if you do not boil them, they will cause your water to become blackish and sometimes those irritating white mould stuff will appear on those joint, roots area.

Cheers

I have tried that, but only for 4 days. It's still floating

Maybe get some slate rocks to press it down. Want to start scaping liao

29-07-2011, 04:27 PM

bro boil it in hot water

JeffL · 29-07-2011, 06:24 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Eric9013

bro boil it in hot water

dun really like the feeling of boiling non-food in my pot... and also I dun have such big pot

I am using hot water everyday to soak it. Today I tested and it sank half way... almost!!

20-07-2011, 03:45 PM	#1
JeffL Arofanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 245	How to handle new Driftwood? How do I process new driftwood from the LFS? Does it float by default?

20-07-2011, 04:17 PM	#2
xaine Dragon Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 504	Yes, it floats. You will need to soak it for a few days, depending on the size. People boil them to help reduce the tannin, but that depends if you would prefer that yellow tint in the water.

20-07-2011, 05:52 PM	#3
sfk7 Arofanatic Join Date: Feb 2008 Posts: 239	This is what i'll do. Give it a good scrub. After that, if the wood fits in a pot then submerge it in boiling water. If not just pour a kettle of boiling water on it. My wood treated this way don't have the mouldy things growing on them. Hope it helps

25-07-2011, 04:21 PM	#4
JeffL Arofanatic Join Date: Jan 2011 Posts: 245	correction: I think mine are bogwood not driftwoods... realised that bogwood takes longer to sink. Can I use rocks to force it sink? but what kind of rocks is safe for shrimp tank as I dun wan it to affect any parameters

26-07-2011, 02:33 AM	#6
peanut8787 Arofanatic Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 359	Why don't you try place your floating driftwood into a pail and cover it up to avoid mosquito breeding. After about 2 week it would be ready to be use. And please boil it before soaking them as if you do not boil them, they will cause your water to become blackish and sometimes those irritating white mould stuff will appear on those joint, roots area. Cheers

29-07-2011, 04:27 PM	#8
Eric9013 Guest Posts: n/a	bro boil it in hot water

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