So browsing online i found a single piece of manzanita that will fill my 55 gallon. it will cost me about 135$ to buy and ship due to its size, its 48x10x22. i figure i can trim it down just enough to fit into my tank. my concern is will manzanita deteriorate and how fast. i have a freshwater tank about 78F and ph is approx 7.5 thanks for your time
Manzanita ? is it worth it?
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manzanita won't deteriorate, but it's up to you if you think it's worth it dollar wise. Sounds like a big piece, but you can compare it to pieces manzman, a vendor here, has for sale to see if it's a reasonable price.
Be warned, it is difficult to cut. It can be done, I've cut and drilled it, but it's not the easiest...
Be warned, it is difficult to cut. It can be done, I've cut and drilled it, but it's not the easiest...
Manz looks good for a few months at best. It loses all its color and becomes the usual moldy water logged wood color. it bleeds a constant white fuzz as well. Only upside is the wide array of shapes it comes in. also in my opinion its way over priced. I know its only a west coast thing but come on, its wood.
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He's in the vendor forum. sale thread is here. don't mind the posting date, the old thread is updated with new stock:
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...ta***-buy-2-get-1-free-)-So-cal-ship-pu-92882
if you have clean water it will stay looking good. Just google pics for in-tank examples.
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/f...ta***-buy-2-get-1-free-)-So-cal-ship-pu-92882
if you have clean water it will stay looking good. Just google pics for in-tank examples.
I got a nice piece from manzman about 2 years ago, it looks great. You will get the white stuff during the breaking in period. My flagtail eats it off though--think of it as free food = )
Definitely go for manzanita wood from manzman, I have purchased a few pieces from him and I am very satisfied. It didn't leech anything nor was it covered in any white stuff. I used a hand-held mitre saw with fine teeth to cut it, and screwed it to slate.