If u think u need to boil it, I've known ppl who did theirs in a metal bin over an outside fire pit.
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 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
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If u think u need to boil it, I've known ppl who did theirs in a metal bin over an outside fire pit.
You could also use an aluminum garbage can over a fire pit.
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
good idea with the can.
but i've never boiled wood, just soaked it.
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.
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
Im not illiterate...only my phone's auto correct is
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
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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.
Last time bleached driftwood it came out white :P obviously I used too much bleach or left it in too long lol
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