Driftwood And The Law

[erk628]

I like in the United States and I'm going up to a lake tommorrow in the blistering cold and look for some driftwood for my 150 gallon. I was wondering if you guys knew if it is illegal to take driftwood from the lake. I know it i sand but didnt know about driftwood. If so I'll have to go in stealth mode.

Thanks

 

[Mikaila31]

Its not as far as I am aware. I usually avoid things in the water do to the abundance and micro organisms they will be carrying. It can be too cold where you are. I mean here all the lake are frozen solid, I would need a ice pick to get wood.....

 

[erk628]

Its not as far as I am aware. I usually avoid things in the water do to the abundance and micro organisms they will be carrying. It can be too cold where you are. I mean here all the lake are frozen solid, I would need a ice pick to get wood.....

Nah I dout it will be frozen I will be soaking it in a tub in the basement for probaly a month before using it.

 

[erk628]

Whats the difference between bogwood and driftwood when I go tommorrow I'm just going to grab what ever looks good.

 

[Mikaila31]

bogwood is usually roots of bog trees. Drift wood is when trees fall into the water. It is much softer than bog and don't be surprised if it has a spongy feel to it. Drift wood usually floats very well.

 

[erk628]

Ok thanks! If what ever I get is driftwood and I soak it in a tub for about a month will it eventually sink or will I have to weight it down some how when I put it in my tank?