Is driftwood safe for Betta?

[xxamyxx85]

Hi all,

I was looking for some advice, I bought some mopani wood for my new tank but once I got it home I noticed that the bottom of the wood is hollow and very rough inside and leads up to a small hole, I love the idea of my Crowntail Betta having a hiding spot but I’m worried that the roughness might tear his fins and also that he might get stuck in the hole, can anyone advise if this is likely? If so what could I use to block it off slightly, could I rub down inside and plug a Marimo moss ball in the hole? Or maybe put a java fern through the hole, the roots would be in darkness? I’ll attach pictures, all advice is much appreciated.

 

[Crispii]

You can cover any gaps or any openings with epiphyte plants such as Anubias, mosses, or ferns.

 

[Derekshatch]

You could put gravel in the whole or some other cool rocks.

 

[xxamyxx85]

You could put gravel in the whole or some other cool rocks.

I can’t put gravel in as the hole goes up inside from the bottom, but thank you anyway.

 

[xxamyxx85]

You could put gravel in the whole or some other cool rocks.

I’ve just looked at it again and I could probably fill it with gravel from the small hole at the top, thank you so much for your suggestion!

 

[Salty&Onion]

I've honestly never saw such a pretty driftwood. You did buy it from pets at home?

 

[xxamyxx85]

I've honestly never saw such a pretty driftwood. You did buy it from pets at home?

Yes it was pets at home and it was the last piece, why anybody would have left it until last i don’t know!!

 

[Salty&Onion]

Pretty wood
I'm literally drooling all over my iPad lol
I just think it would be perfect for my future kuhlis.

 

[xxamyxx85]

Pretty wood
I'm literally drooling all over my iPad lol
I just think it would be perfect for my future kuhlis.

Lol eyes off you!!

 

[PheonixKingZ]

It will be ok if you sand it off a little bit. You can also fill the hole with rocks or plants. (Live or fake, your choice)