New Driftwood

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SePPii

SePPii

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Hey everyone just picked up a new piece of driftwood up at my LFS and put it in my tank! It's about 2ft or so and I paid $30 for it just wondering if you all thought that was a good price. Also, really trying to make my tank look as natural as posible wanting to get rid of the 2 red and gray rocks in the corners and replace them with something. Maybe cichlid stones stacked in the corners? Just taking some opinions and wanting to see what every thinks about my tank! Thanks!
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If you want to make it as natural as possible, try to do something to break up the straight line in the middle of your background...That is the only flaw in an otherwise great looking background.
 
Yeah I noticed that too but I don't wan to cut it or anything and mess it up maybe I can just put a tall plant in front of it or something
 
I was thinking more plants as well my main concern I the ends of the tank. Any ideas?
 
Going to see what I can find today wish me luck
 
I think any amount of money is too much for driftwood...I've got several pieces around 2' and one over 6', all of it was collected for free.
 
SePPii said:
Hey everyone just picked up a new piece of driftwood up at my LFS and put it in my tank! It's about 2ft or so and I paid $30 for it just wondering if you all thought that was a good price. Also, really trying to make my tank look as natural as posible wanting to get rid of the 2 red and gray rocks in the corners and replace them with something. Maybe cichlid stones stacked in the corners? Just taking some opinions and wanting to see what every thinks about my tank! Thanks!
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Hey there. First, I'm replying from my phone, so I won't be able to comment as extensively as I might have otherwise (Pc in the hospital lol). That said, I only have a 3 inch screen in which I'm viewing the pix too. However, from what I can see, your tank looks like it is off to a great start. That's a nice piece of driftwood, where did you get it? I ask, because there are a few considerations when adding natural wood to an aquatic system. First, you want to make sure the wood has been cured. There are a few ways this can be done, but most often, it's allowed to dry completely for a period of weeks to allow any residual organisms, plant matter and bacteria/fungi to die off. Then it can be boiled to further sterilize, followed by being scrubbed down, and let to dry fully once more. One important thing is to make sure that the wood was never chemically treated or has had any sealants or conditioners applied as these can leach toxins into your tank. Treatments such as these are common in wood pieces made for decorative purposes and not intended for aquatic use with live plants/animals. As far as price is concerned, they vary, but for a piece that large, $30 isn't a price I'd be suprised to see. it really is a nice piece. Also, considering many states/beaches restrict the taking of natural woods now, largely limiting a hobbyist to what is commercially sold, I'd say you did well. have you considered removing the artificial plants and adding in live ones?
 
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