I am acquiring a bunch of odd looking sticks and pieces of driftwood. I would like to know what types of wood are safe for aquarium use, how to identify the types of wood, and the process in which to make them aquarium safe. Any links, tips, or info is appreciated. These are mainly a bunch of odd looking pieces of wood that my mother collected. I'd like to try to make use of them. She had stained some pieces that were in the shape of mushrooms, which I will obviously not be using.
Proper Aquarium Wood - Identification and Preperation
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PokeSephiroth
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Generally speaking, if you can dig your nail in the wood, and it leaves an indentation, that means that the wood is too soft for aquarium use... woods to avoid are pine, and cedar, and any other woods that are coniferous (if it has a pine smell, avoid it. It's poisonous to fish.)
mmmm... that's all I can think of. Hope this helps!
mmmm... that's all I can think of. Hope this helps!