Re: NANFA-- Drift Wood

Bob Bock (bockhouse_at_earthlink.net)
Sun, 4 Feb 2001 12:16:39 -0500

When I collected submerged wood in the past, I would soak it overnight or so
in hot water a hot water/hyperosmotic solution (i.e., lots of salt.) The
salt doesn't change the color of the wood, like bleach does. The other
thing--hardwoods seem to work better, and not leach as many tannins in the
water. If I use softer woods, some sort of disgusting hair algae
accumulates in the tank.
----- Original Message -----
From: "R. W. Wolff" <choupiqu_at_wctc.net>
To: <nanfa_at_aquaria.net>
Sent: Sunday, February 04, 2001 12:23 AM
Subject: Re: NANFA-- Drift Wood

> I usually collect submerged wood too. Sure, it may harbor some nasties,
like
> hydra, but also some neat and beneficial stuff as well. The other way I
> found useful is to tie with cotton thread ( versus synthetic thread) of a
> green or brown to a rock or other under gravel heavy object. The thread
> usually decomposes by the time the wood is sunk ( which can take several
> years on occasion). I don't like using non-biodegradeable thread because
it
> can get caught in filters if forgotten and can be hard to remove form the
> wood later on.
>
> Ray
>
>
>
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