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    My question tonight is can I use wood from a mulberry bush in my tank it will be in a 70 gal tank thanks

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    Default Re: drift wood

    You might use it after processing or seasoning. I don't know much of Mulberry wood, but do make sure it doesn't make your water toxic.

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    Default Re: drift wood

    ok how about using a old dead grape vine

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    Quote Originally Posted by Cdb7692 View Post
    ok how about using a old dead grape vine
    how old?! needs to be a over a year..
    Jester - S0S Crew Texas

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    Default Re: drift wood

    yeah it's been dead for quite some time but still in the ground

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    Default Re: drift wood

    just boil it and it should be fine

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    Default Re: drift wood

    Can you soak dw in tap water say in a tub and then put in tank.

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    Quote Originally Posted by zchauvin View Post
    Can you soak dw in tap water say in a tub and then put in tank.
    Yep, it's a good way to waterlog it, so it will sink.
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    Default Re: drift wood

    Good stuff. I'll probably finish my tank next week with the rest of manzanita and some frogbit. I will be getting something like 3-5 pieces so can't fit in trash can again. Lol thanks darrell.

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