 Re: drift wood?
I bought mine as a Reptile branch at the lfs, pretty good size-12-18 inches long. All I did was hit it with scalding hot water. I then let it cool and siliconed a slate to the bottom. This kept it at the bottom of the tank while the bubbles escaped.
My wood leached off tannins, these are good for fish. It naturally softens the water and acidifies it just a bit. Most south-americans and asian fish thrive in it.
Also some whtie fungal stuff grew on it, the fish ate some but it died out a week later. All in all wood is cool and fish and plants like it.
Nick |