DRIFTWOOD COLLECT FROM LOCAL RIVER!

[Cerbios]

im sure any kind of collection can be found to be stealing. its technically theft to catch rainwater in a barrel.

do i care not really,, next there gonna charge for using united states air to breath

To be clear in Indiana - under our state law - farmers own the waterways which flow through their land, and the beaches thereof. I take my driftwood from a section of creek that flows through land owned by a friend. Since he owns those beaches and we are usually fishing together when I gather the wood. I am not stealing it. I understand you were not trying to be negative, but please don't accuse me of a crime when you know little about the situation.

 

[Lupin]

The problems with found driftwood.
1. There's always a slight risk of pollutants
2. Depending what kind of wood it is it might rot faster then commercially prepared wood.

That said, I've always used found driftwood in my tanks. I boil them for hours like you did, and beyond that I accept the risk. I've never had a problem. I have had to replace pieces because they started to rot. I think you have to keep a closer eye on found drift wood. But, that's a small price to pay considering the high price you have to pay for commercail driftwood. I like big dramatic pieces and they'd cost me a fortune if I had to buy them. There's a sticky on DIY driftwood curing under collected plans in the DIY forum. There they call for soaking the wood in aquarium salt. I've never done that personally but if your paranoid it probably wouldnt hurt.

I say go for it.

P.S I go for beached driftwood that has been sun bleached as the wood as been somewhat naturally cured. It takes for ever to sink but I usually use a big piece and bury it slightly with heavy rocks to weigh it down.

Well explained. I have one large driftwood found from the beach. Still have it here after almost 7-8 years.

 

[uncwnells]

it sometimes takes many months up to a year or so for some pieces to sink and then theres always that one piece that you swear is wearing waterwings

 

[shelbyzman]

There is a soft spot on the driftwood I have in my tank and it is fine (been in there for months). Just make sure it isn't breaking off/rotting into the water.

 

[sostoudt]

To be clear in Indiana - under our state law - farmers own the waterways which flow through their land, and the beaches thereof. I take my driftwood from a section of creek that flows through land owned by a friend. Since he owns those beaches and we are usually fishing together when I gather the wood. I am not stealing it. I understand you were not trying to be negative, but please don't accuse me of a crime when you know little about the situation.

i wasnt the one who accused you. i simply explained the other guys line of thought.

 

[Cerbios]

i wasnt the one who accused you. i simply explained the other guys line of thought.

Understood

 

[Noto]

If there is a soft or rotten spot, it's probably best to gouge it out. A sharp chisel and mallet is best, but a sturdy knife will do the trick.