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AnDr3w
12-06-2007, 4:08 PM
I want to boil my Malaysian DW. How long do I let it boil for?
ScottyNorq
12-06-2007, 4:34 PM
Boil it for a few hours then drain the water and do it again. You will be surprised the color change in the water. When i boiled my mopani wood the water was a deep redish brown
msjinkzd
12-06-2007, 4:43 PM
i only boil mine for 30 minutes, but i like the tannin look.
OhNo123
12-06-2007, 4:57 PM
Depending on size is how long I boil it. Usually 1 hour though.
theotheragentm
12-06-2007, 5:02 PM
How do you boil it that long? Doesn't your water evaporate?
judgemax
12-06-2007, 5:05 PM
it does some, but you should have a huge pot.lol, how big is the driftwood?..
I boil mine, until, i am satisfied, that the tannins won't leach alot into my tank. beware, you house will smell , lol..
AnDr3w
12-06-2007, 6:33 PM
I have 2 pieces that are at least 18", probably closer to 24", and then at least six pieces at least 12".
For the big pieces, can I hang half out of the pot with the other half hanging out?
Penfan66
12-06-2007, 6:48 PM
For the big pieces, can I hang half out of the pot with the other half hanging out?
Yep, just flip it over after awhile.
AnDr3w
12-06-2007, 6:51 PM
What do I do with it after it boils? Just put it in my tank or soak it?
Penfan66
12-06-2007, 6:57 PM
Let it steep overnight....or leave it in a couple of days if you like. You'd be surprised at how much tannin you remove.
IMO, however, I like the tannins in my water for my South Americans as it looks more like the real thing.
msjinkzd
12-06-2007, 7:04 PM
let it cool before you put it in your tank (sounds obvious but you never know). I usually stick mine in a 5g bucket of water until the next day. Be prepared to weigh it down in case it doesn't sink with large rocks or something.
i have a mopani wood and even after letting it stay in a tub in water and boiling for hours it still releases the tannins.. the look your tank gets is nice maybe for the first 2-3 days after a water change but then it can get pretty dark and your tank light will seem dull.. just do water changes and try purigen
AnDr3w
12-06-2007, 8:52 PM
So for a 24" piece maybe 90 minutes would be good, 45 on each side then flip?
So for a 24" piece maybe 90 minutes would be good, 45 on each side then flip?
even longer.. do 30 min each side x 2-3 times.. and still theres a chance your water will turn tea color
AnDr3w
12-06-2007, 9:37 PM
Will a shorter boil maybe 2-4 times be more effective then 1 long boil?