drift wood curing process

[Icthisapian]

I have attempted to make wide driftwood several times, most times i am less than thrilled with my outcomes. I usually strip and clean the piece to be used as driftwood, bake it to "sterilize it. and then use a salt hydrogen peroxide solution to "cure" and further sterilize it. any one have sucess with a different process?

 

[Jc1119]

For small pieces I boil it, but for most pieces which are far to large for a pot or an oven, I throw them in a 55 gallon plastic trash can and soak for a few weeks, changing the water every 4 or 5 days.

That and I run Purigen in the tank to absorb any unwanted tannins

 

[Ian21777]

Im soaking 3 big pieces in my yard at the moment, like jc said. Before they go in the tank, ill pressure wash them and then pour boiling water over them. Any tannins will be taken care of with purigen.

 

[joe jaskot]

I like to soak driftwood in a bleach solution. Kills off any organisms and helps remove tannins. It may also lighten the color of the wood a bit.

 

[Fat Homer]

^ i've heard of the bleach method before, but always freaks me out...

I guess just make sure if you do use bleach you clean the woo extremely well before going in the tank...


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[Ian21777]

I use bleach to recharge purigen. give it a good soak in water heavily dosed with prime- 1 tabkespoon per cup of water I think it is. then soak again ph neutral, cant remember the ratio for that. would probably wirk out quite expensive for a large piece of wood but cheaper than new fish if it goes wrong

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[Fat Homer]

^ true, i mean i recharge my purigen too, but with DW, the idea just freak me out a little...


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