Is this wood safe for fish?

nquint1 · Nov 18, 2007

I found this wood in the reptile section at petsmart. I searched on google and it was also labeled as figi terra wood. Just curious if it's safe for aquariums. The wood in the picture looks moldy, unlike the wood I saw in the store. And it didn't have moss on it. Here's a like to the wood on petsmart's website:

http://www.petsmart.com/product/ind.../Brand/T-Rex&fbc=1&parentPage=family&keepsr=1

Puffernewbee · Nov 18, 2007

I looked at the website and it says they are made from the tree fern. From what I can find out on the web, the tree fern is a soft wood so it will probably break down pretty quickly in your tank.

IceH2O · Nov 19, 2007

Most reptile wood is sprayed with an anti bacterial spray. I wouldn't use it.

J double R · Nov 19, 2007

those will rot in a short matter of time in your tank, especially the ones with the 'soft' bark on the outside. it looks great, but it won't last long, and will foul your water quicker than you can go back to the store to buy another.

Dangerdoll · Nov 19, 2007

yeap, I would suggest against it too. Anything that is listed for the reptile section is there for a reason. I wouldn't put anything in the tank that wasn't specified for it at the LFS.


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