Long Mesquite tree branch curing in tank
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There is not that much to see but little patches of hair fungi being methodically plucked from the bark a mouthful at a time. I now have a total of 3 large and 8 medium feeder fish working on the project and they are actually keeping up with the fungi growth so far. I suppose its no different then us eating mushrooms, If anything changes Ill post a pick.
I have been researching the internet for pond fish that eat decaying plant matter fungi, but so far nothing conclusive. They sure seem to like the fuzzy stuff. At the rate they are going I wont have to pull the log out to clean it off any time soon as they are keeping up with the fungi growth, although their droppings look a bit strange.
Another alternative I was thinking of for large pieces like this is winter time back yard wood fire. Star a nice gather-round "roaring red coals wood fire" and then lay the tank log on top burning off the bark one section at a time until the whole thing is scorched beyond the bark into the wood flesh, then water rise and scrub it off and into the tank it goes. Wonder if the burn marks would add accenting.
Another alternative I was thinking of for large pieces like this is winter time back yard wood fire. Star a nice gather-round "roaring red coals wood fire" and then lay the tank log on top burning off the bark one section at a time until the whole thing is scorched beyond the bark into the wood flesh, then water rise and scrub it off and into the tank it goes. Wonder if the burn marks would add accenting.
Cant, I have been a meat eater all my life but the Dotor says no more. So Im a vegetarian now all except for small portions of fish with tons of veggies. My meals are dominated by grains and no oil wok veggies of all kinds. It been hard getting used to though I have been way more sleepy throughout the day.I'd rather see that Mesquite branch chipped up for the barbe. And have some great smoked pork or somethin'
Just ribbin...
Hope it works out for ya.
Best wishes,
Wes
Well if this doesn't work (fungi fish food) I do the fire thing to get this stubborn bark to dislodge. So far so good, you know Goldies they never stop eating.
Well you know 85" long branch is pretty long. However I did boil a small tree rood bulb twice and it still grew hair for a month. So I think these fungi spores are impervious to boiling, either that or they are just everywhere.
I don't know how this wood is going to react being Mesquite, But with the 7 extra Goldies I added they sure are keeping it shaved down some sections completely free of fungi.
I don't know how this wood is going to react being Mesquite, But with the 7 extra Goldies I added they sure are keeping it shaved down some sections completely free of fungi.
