DIY or cheap Driftwood

[MichaelAngelo]

I think I've finally decided on a way to decorate my now bare 135G.

I'm thinking of just laying tiles on the the bottom and using driftwood.

Now, I need a source for big pieces of driftwood. I'm perfectly cool just finding some on the shore of lake Ontario, is it safe for the water? Any ideas are super appreciated!!! Or how about even bogs and swamps near my house?

Michael

 

[JakeH]

All driftwood should be boiled in saltwater (table salt) for several hours before you put it in the tank. Especially if you get them from the wild. Store-bought driftwood thats made for aquariums may not need it, but I still do it to be safe.

 

[MichaelAngelo]

Thanks, but what about big pieces for my 6 foot tank? How do you boil big pieces?

 

[JakeH]

I saw a thread last week where a guy was using a 55g steel drum & open fire pit in his back yard... You may have to get creative if thats not an option.