Are Burnt Driftwood Safe for Aquarium Use?

[FishNCash]

These were collected from an area that had a fire a few years ago. There are some charcoal on the driftwood. I removed off as much as I could. There are still some charcoal on the wood that I cannot get rid of completely. Is it safe for aquarium use? Here is a picture of the wood.

http://img22.imageshack.us/img22/6834/0601001741.jpg

 

[cjbarth]

you should be good to put it in the tank. Nice pieces!!!!

 

[BadOleRoss]

I agree, the burn areas are minimal.....I was picturing driftwood that looked like it came out of a fireplace. That looks good!

 

[devder1]

yup, heres something manzman is selling

 

[ravio11i]

we put charcoal, aka carbon, in our filters. well some people do anyway...should be just fine.

 

[Zander_The_RBP]

burns are pretty much pure carbon which is innert anyway so it should be perfectly fine.


nice looking pieces, flaws like those burns always make the peices look good.

 

[FishNCash]

yup, heres something manzman is selling
http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx340/manzman10/IMG_6941.jpg

I actually got mine from him as well. I assumed it was safe but was not 100% sure so I thought I asked before I killed my prized tiger scat. Thank you to those that have take the time to answer my question. Now I have to figure out a way how to wedge this piece into my 18"x12" openning tank.

 

[Valous]

the only thing is that it might turn your sand color. I put a piece in mine one time and I freaked out one day cause the sand started turning black.. the was after i had a fight with blue green algae.. thought it came back even after a full tank replacement.