How to prepare driftwood

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hondamx

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I just got a piece of driftwood in from drs. foster and smith. How should I prepare it before putting it into the tank?
 

mostlycichlids

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is it real wood or fake? If it is real you can boil it for an hour or so I have done this it didnt sink at first but i used a small rock to hold it down in the tank. It became water logged and heavy in about two weeks in the tank.
 

webcricket

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If you do get any discoloration, fresh carbon in your filter should take care of it. I have one piece in with my betta that leeches tannins like mad between water changes, but the betta loves the "blackwater" and I like the look.
 
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