Is the Driftwood I Found Safe for Aquarium?

The driftwood you have found for your aquarium could be safe if it passes a series of tests. First check over the piece of driftwood to ensure that there is no decaying spots or moist holes. Anything that is starting to decay is only going to decay in your water and regular water parameters. We only want hard intact pieces of driftwood inside of your fish tank.
The second test is going to be the softness test. Use your finger nail to see if it sinks into the wood. If it’s a super soft wood your fingernail will dig into it very easily. You mainly want hardwoods for your fish aquarium.
To be safe you can add your Driftwood to a small children’s pool and allow it to soak for a couple of days. You could add a couple guppies to the pool pond to ensure they live. If the fish continue to stay alive in the pond chances are you’re a piece of driftwood is safe for your aquarium.
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[@awesomeTai]

Why is everybody saying he didn’t explain anything? He said 1) check for decay, rotten spots 2) check to see if it’s hardwood vs softwood 3) look for found wood in areas that aren’t sprayed down with pesticides 4) soak your found wood for at least a week…I got my kids (me) a fish tank for Christmas and this helped me know where to start at what to look for. I found some nice pieces by the woods/river yesterday so now I know where to start.

[@multipletanksyndrome]

The only time I've collected my own driftwood, I soaked it in saltwater. I figured it would pull the tannens out, which it absolutely did. I also figured it would kill any bacteria. I took a Dremel & carved out all the rotted stuff. The piece was big enough I was able to hide a sponge filter with a power head, inside it. I think I have a video about it.

[@CLifemusic]

What kind of salt did you use?

[@multipletanksyndrome]

Are you in St Louis? I'm near Carbondale. I've got an empty barn that I'm planning on turning into a fish grow farm. Sure could use a partner.

[@ronin6158]

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[@Fragthebarber615]

Been doing a lot of research but I don’t see any information on bark. I have an amazing piece but it’s kinda got a flakey bark. It comes off sorta easy. But I worry about not getting it all off. I’m going to try a pressure washer and see if that gets me somewhere. 🤙🏼

[@ElaineKubitscheck-xh7fo]

Can I use deer antler in my fish tanks?

[@druidgibson]

This was super helpful, thank you!

[@druidgibson]

Also the ending 😂

[@kennythao9558]

Would boiling the driftwood or rock get rid of any sprays that may be on the driftwood or rock

[@drunkdogartwork4016]

Is mesquite safe for tanks?

[@Mjoex]

I live in MN too. Where do you go to get driftwood?

[@CLifemusic]

After watching ypur video,I realize I have a oak tree in front of my house lol What does it mean if there is white spots and leaves growing on the bark? I found one this morning in front of the tree Can I just cut a branch off the tree?

[@VictoriaLeeCreates]

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[@ghedneildagalea6958]

Waste of time. You didn't explain anything at all.

[@oombaclyde5736]

Waste of my time.