bogwood staining

[Chuck]

Question, I have introduced bogwood from Thailand into my tank , after rinsing as recommended the water is still brownish. Any reason for concern, the Pirahna do not seem to mind at this point?

[redtailfool]

I would boil it and soak it in a tub or pail for a few days just to be on the safe side.

[piranha45]

definitely boil it, as already said

[rayman45]

werd

[Chuck]

Wish they would have told me that at the Aquarium shop......Thank you guys.....is it too late or should I do it now?

[piranha45]

do it now

[rayman45]

i did this purposly in my gator tank
but only with a small peice od wood
around 6 inches and as skinny as your finger

[RockyGoldy]

Not too sure where are you from? But in Asia, we have this product called 'Zero Color'...does wonders for removing staining from driftwoods and medication...

[Chuck]

Its coming out now and the boil starts. Thanks again guys.....this site is invaluable.

[rayman45]

we love you too:hearts:

[Chuck]

tank is clear as a bell......uh about the love thing.......tff

[guesswho2005]

Question, I have introduced bogwood from Thailand into my tank , after rinsing as recommended the water is still brownish. Any reason for concern, the Pirahna do not seem to mind at this point?


A true Amazon bogwood tank will have a amber color to it. If you look at any realistic bogwood tanks there is a diffenent light amber color to the water as it should be with a acid 6.5+ph. If you looking for a piece bogwood just for looks and your not trying to create that enviroment then boil it.

[Kutty]

Yeah, all my tanks with bogwood have unboiled bogwood, as the water looks much more natural (to me).