Driftwood

[Cosmo]

I just got two nice big pieces of driftwood from Jehmco and I'm wondering if there is a good way to prep them for the tank short of boiling them? I don't have anything big enough to boil these bad boys in :( I tried bleach once, but ended up with white driftwood which was too funcky to use :crazy: anyone ever try baking it in the oven? I'm thinking keeping the temp below 225 should emulate boiling pretty will without starting a fire.. but sure don't want to burn the house down over driftwood :antlers:

[Kyla]

If u think u need to boil it, I've known ppl who did theirs in a metal bin over an outside fire pit.

[ssevasta]

You could also use an aluminum garbage can over a fire pit.

[jim LI]

If u think u need to boil it, I've known ppl who did theirs in a metal bin over an outside fire pit.

+1

[pastry]

+1

+2...

[Rick S]

I don't think you need to boil it Jim, all I have ever done is soak in tap water for three days to a week and never had a problem.

Rick

[Jack L]

good idea with the can.

but i've never boiled wood, just soaked it.

[pitdogg2]

I just hose it off and sit it out in the sun. I do not mind the tannins and with the water changes it stayed light.

[Ryan925]

I've done the same just soak in a large Rubbermaid tote. Do water changes occasionally. If you do have unwanted tannins in the water purigen makes quick work of it

[Cosmo]

don't have a fire pit :( Don't mind the tanins, I just don't want anything growing after it's in the tank. Maybe some time in tap water will kill off anything inside

[Jack L]

well tap is just going to have very mild amount of chlorine or chloramine in it, right? adding a little clorox to the water, the little bit that people add to dip new plants, i wouldn't expect that to ruin the wood.
but i've never tried to sanitize wood ift it was dry. if from another tank, i've just bleach dipped it like a new plant.

[Cosmo]

Last time bleached driftwood it came out white :P obviously I used too much bleach or left it in too long lol