Hi all I thought I read somewhere that cedar should'nt be used in aquariums due to the toxins that could leach from it. Does anyone know if certain kinds of wood are not safe for use? I've been collecting various pieces of driftwood from the Kentucky river and am not sure how to tell the what kind of wood Im using. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
Driftwood in the aquarium
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Pretty Much most driftwood out of a river that is dry, hard and smooth can be used, Expet Cedar, NEVER EVER use cedar any dang thing in your aquarium,
Cedar + Fish = Death.......
I collect my own wood, Ive never bought a piece in my life.....
Cedar is only good for a nice decoration in your house for that nice cedar wood smell, or maybe a fire to cook on.......
Cedar + Fish = Death.......
I collect my own wood, Ive never bought a piece in my life.....
Cedar is only good for a nice decoration in your house for that nice cedar wood smell, or maybe a fire to cook on.......
I have asked this question in another thread, but I'm still looking for a good answer - Why not green wood? I've cut some nice twisted maple root from a fallen tree, stripped the bark, soaked it in bleach, rinsed, and now I'm letting it dry for the rest of the year. By then would it be considered not green anymore? Could I perhaps, soak it again at that point to waterlog it for tank use? Maybe it would be better to seal them with something (concrete pond sealant or resin?) Any thoughts?Slappy*McFish said:
cshepard, here is a link you might find useful. It list all the commonly used tank decor and states what is safe and unsafe to use for any given setup.
http://www.fishtanksandponds.net/setting-up/basics/tank_decor.htm
http://www.fishtanksandponds.net/setting-up/basics/tank_decor.htm
