after thinking for a minute... i wonder if its authentic driftwood or if its a man-made piece that is supposed to be used for reptile tanks? either that, or they could have coated it with something to keep it from absorbing water (perhaps to keep it from decomposing?)
making driftwood sink.
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you might be onto something..some of the fake pieces look pretty real. and sometimes they do treat wood for reptile tanks bu sealing them.
I have found some really cool looking, but very light wood that would not sink.
The best way is too attach it to a flat rock or slate that will stay on the bottom. Use rust proof screws, like chrome or black.
See this -
The best way is too attach it to a flat rock or slate that will stay on the bottom. Use rust proof screws, like chrome or black.
See this -
i'd avoid the reptile ones as i've heard some people notice mold growing in their tank after that. not sure if that was for the half-circle bark pieces or driftwood, but i'd be cautious if it doesn't say "safe for aquarium use". besides, like star rider said, it may be treated with funky chemicals.star_rider said:
i prefer the fake stuff myself to avoid the floating and tannins, but some fish do need to graze on real driftwood (like some plecs) to be healthy.
some driftwood will float for years. that's why it's called "driftwood", got that from another thread but don't remember which. for those folks, alternating boiling and ice for days on end has not worked. so all they can do is bolt it down with suction cups or weigh it down.
so i'd say your driftwood is not unusual at all. you're experiencing the joys of natural decor
