driftwood Q

[ger87410]

Is there any harm in putting bark on driftwood in your tank? I already boiled it, and plan on boiling again. If not, what is the easiest way of removing bark?

 

[CFC]

It is best to remove all bark before adding driftwood, on fallen or cut wood under the bark is where fungus is most likely to be which could contaminate the tank.

 

[FishSticks]

Wait a tick, you mean I don't have to spend $30 dollars on a piece of driftwood. It's just pieces of fallen trees? I could find those around here!

 

[heresmike]

Not only what CFC said, but eventually the bark would come off by itself in the tank (been there )

How to remove it .... If you soak awhile, it should help. I'd try soaking it for a few days or 'til the bark gets waterlogged, then try peeling/scraping it off.

 

[ger87410]

All driftwood is is trees cut in pieces. Anyone know an easy way to take off the bark? Boiling helps a little.

 

[!guppy!]

in my old tank i had peice drift would i found in garden, sat there happily for ages, i boiled it yer, and soaked so it sank, it was fine, i dont think it had any bark on it when i found it as nothing came off it anyway hope helps

 

[ger87410]

Anyone know how to take off the bark?

 

[heresmike]

Anyone know how to take off the bark?

Well like I suggested above, if you soak it long enough, it will get waterlogged and you can peel it off.