floating driftwood?

[I3u11he4d]

Thanks for the input evryone.I know for sure that it is cedar root and that it has not been in water until now.Harleyk do you know it this would be a problem other than the decomposing part.

 

[guppy]

I've always used slate but some of mine floats and I want it to....I have a six foot long, hollowed out beautiful piece that's in my 150 gallon (6 ft tank)...LOL...that was a real challenge to put in....floater, and it really adds nice shading and looks great....

Very sweet

 

[HarleyK]

Honestly, I'd try to find another piece:

1) Cedar releases aromatic compounds into your tank, even if it doesn't smell like cedar anymore.

2) You'll have a constant rotting process going on in your tank. Not only does that increase the pollutants in your tank, it might also affect the fish (I wouldn't want to live in a house with mold)

3) You'll have a hard time sinking that puppy ...

It might work short term, but chances are you'll run into trouble sooner rather than later.

I always collect my driftwood from rivers when I go canoeing. Marine driftwood from a beach would work as well. Just two ideas for a fun weekend activity combined with driftwood harvest (once it gets warmer)

HarleyK

 

[guppy]

Cedar is an aromatic and leaches cedar oils, it can kill inverts and discourages bacterial reproduction. I don't know what it does to fish but I would avoid using it in a tank.

 

[I3u11he4d]

Thanks harley and guppy that is what I was looking for.I guess Ill just have to trash it,O well.,.....

 

[KILLERKOI]

Its a Shame though cause it looks so good in there

 

[grenade3]

wood can take months and even years to sink.