Try Creation Reef & Aquatics near 92 and 575. I saw some nice pieces there this weekend. Their large pieces were very nice and intricate, but pricey.
Is it possible to water log and sanitize regular tree branches or roots to use in the aquarium. I not worried about making it sink as I could tie it off above the tank. I ask this question because I just cant find any wood I like at any local stores.
Try Creation Reef & Aquatics near 92 and 575. I saw some nice pieces there this weekend. Their large pieces were very nice and intricate, but pricey.
Last edited by 05 LL Stang; 10-12-2009 at 12:02 PM.
You can pick the piece you want online from these guys-
http://stores.shop.ebay.com/APetHous...Q_scZ1QQ_sopZ1
These guys have a reputation for shipping out a quality product, if it's the look you want-
http://www.manzanita.com/aqwood.htm
The idea behind using real drift wood is that it has been water for a while, and the noxious chemicals if any have already been leached out.
The issue with using just any tree branch is that you don't know (unless you're an arborist), what chemicals are in the branch/bark and how that will affect the fish. Don't forget, some trees have chemicals in their bark to prevent attack from boring insects.
A lot of what is sold in stores are not really driftwood. But they tend to be known types of hard wood which do not affect fish. They're just called driftwood for sales purposes. Note that these sorts of wood will colour the water because they will leach tannins for a while.
Tim