grapewood vine

[jft]

anyone know if grapewood vine for terrariums can be used in aquariums wo problems

 

[robmcd]

It can but it is really buoyant. I have used it years ago, but I had to weight it down for a few weeks before it finally sank.

 

[jft]

How about siliconing it down ot weighing it down w silicone rocks or weigths and does it leach Tannins Like crazy too?

 

[robmcd]

Not as much as mopani or malaysian wood, but it will leach some tannins. Just float it and let it sink on its own. It floats so well that I had a hard time weighing it down.

 

[jft]

Thanks

 

[Dan F]

I have a ton of grapewood in my tank and I love it. I soaked it in a tub outside until it sank, then scrubbed/hosed it off and into the tank.

 

[robmcd]

I have a ton of grapewood in my tank and I love it. I soaked it in a tub outside until it sank, then scrubbed/hosed it off and into the tank.

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Love that SA community Dan !!! Especially the massive Festivum !!! Very cool !!!

 

[Thelatinofishlover]

Love that SA community Dan !!! Especially the massive Festivum !!! Very cool !!!

+1 what a great tank!