Added Some Wood To The Tank.........

[stuhyde]

Kiln dried from local pet store, checked it would be OK in an aquarium and the guy said yes.

I put it in, and the next morning the water was really clouds (added 3 plants at the same time)

Next day on, it looks like the filter has cleared it all up, tank is nice and clean (see pic) but the main pipes from the ex700 look a bit "grimy" sorta thing?

Just wanna check this is OK, ammonia and nitrites levels ok, not tested PH yet as am still adding ammonia daily.

Any help appreciated

 

[screamingdonkey]

Can't tell you if it's ok or not, sorry - but I just wanted to say that's a lovely piece of wood!!!

Hope the fishless cycle goes well

 

[nurglespuss]

yeah its all normal. did you soak it/scrub it before you put it in?

 

[stuhyde]

I soaked it then did a 50% water change, will prolly do another 80% one later, leave it for a few more days and see how the levels are doing.


CHeers

Can't tell you if it's ok or not, sorry - but I just wanted to say that's a lovely piece of wood!!!

Hope the fishless cycle goes well

Thanks, there are 2 pieces in there, one on left ok, the one on the right is sorta floating upside down (if u can tell)

I need to get a weight of some description to hold it down, if anyone has any ideas

 

[nurglespuss]

it should sink once it has absorbed water...

 

[Davidtq]

no need to weight it down it will sink itself after a few days of proper soaking, I normally presoak wood for 1-2 days refilling from time to time with boiled water.

I doubt the wood will cause any problems.

Ive used non pet shop tree roots in big tanks without any problems.

 

[screamingdonkey]

it should sink once it has absorbed water...

Was going to say the same thing.... it should sink over time

 

[stuhyde]

Yeh but it took one geezer 2 years for his to sink LOLOL

Might silicon that one piece to a piece of glass I have upstairs and bury it in the substrate

 

[Davidtq]

Yeh but it took one geezer 2 years for his to sink LOLOL

Might silicon that one piece to a piece of glass I have upstairs and bury it in the substrate

I never silicon things to tanks, probably because I like flexibility I dont consider any tank permanent, because I know that I might want a change in 2 years time.

 

[stuhyde]

No I wasnt going to silicone it to the tank direct, but to a spare small glass shelf I have and bury that.

 

[Davidtq]

Are you sure your silicon is tank safe? some have anti fungal ingredients etc that can make fish ill.

 

[stuhyde]

No will have to look into that

What types do I need to look for, as I have some different types of sealant.

 

[nurglespuss]

Aquarium silicon/aquarium sealant. your Local fish store will have some. its pricey but essential. Any spare can be kept in case of emergencies (e.g. leaks).

 

[Davidtq]

I would have to agree on recommending a dedicated aquarium sealant, although you "might" be getting an identical product in another tube cheap from the builders merchants they just dont give you enough information to know for sure .