driftwood boiling

[ty15906]

I just got back from the lfs an picked up a 1.5 lb. piece of driftwood, how long should i boil it?

[ergo sum]

Does it sink if you put it in water? I am curious why do you want to boil it?

[ty15906]

thats what i was told to do, but i wasn't told how long

[ergo sum]

Well it won't hurt to boil it. I would assume that is to make sure nothing is alive and that will only take a minute. It could be that it will help it to remove tannins, or to help it sink but I don't know about that.

Does it sink?

[ashdavid]

Does it sink if you put it in water? I am curious why do you want to boil it?

It is supposed to speed up the release of tannins and kill any unwanted parasites. I dont know how long you could boil it for, long enough to kill any parasites I suppose. OR you could leave it the sun for a few days then soak it for a few weeks to get rid of the tannins and you should be fine. Either way is effective. Btw I have never boiled my drift wood, not by choice I will have to mention (It is pretty hard to boil a 3 meter long piece of wood).I also like the colour it leaves in the water. :hi:

[cyberbeer65]

ashdavid,I would love to see that 1850 tank,any pics?

[ashdavid]

ashdavid,I would love to see that 1850 tank,any pics?


:OT: Sorry for the subject change ;) I am in the process of getting a digital camera and I will post the pics soon. Thanks for asking.

[ergo sum]

I have never boiled it either which is why I was wondering.

[ty15906]

this is my first piece, thats why i'm asking

[ergo sum]

But does it sink in the first place? I am still trying to figure out what it is.

[ty15906]

yes, it does now after boiling for an hour