Petsmart drift wood

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Mmmmmmmmm interesting... I wonder how dark the water would get? Yu had no bad effects? I sti prob won't risk it.
 
PetSmart sells Aquarium wood in the reptile section, called Mopani wood.

The wood is sand-blasted and pre-treated for aquariums, however has not been waterlogged and leeched of acids/tannins. It does not have any chemicals or pesticides on it, it specifically says for Aquarium use. Rinse it and Soak it prior to use, or do lots of water changes over time to remove the tannins. Perhaps ask a manager if you can pre-treat the driftwood in the fish system and sell it directly from the tank to customers. If it is pre-treated, it acts as an excellent source of biological media for someone struggling with new tank syndrome, and won't leech into their small home aquarium. The driftwood will have no effect on the larger PetSmart systems due to their 24/7 flow-through water change systems.

It is actually priced very well because its per unit, not by weight like most LFS. If you look regularly and purchase frequently you can find some real gem pieces. Any of the other woods at PetSmart are too porous and will float or deteriorate over time.

Good Luck!
 
I work in the pet section but idk if I could put it in the sump and them not find it. I know exactly what your talking about to. I may have a 20+ tot I can fill up and soak it. Prob do it Down stairs. I'm glad it won't break down, that's my biggest worry.
 
Mopani! It took about a week or two of soaking in a 5 gallon bucket filled with hotttttttt tap water and changed it twice a day. I figured the hot water would release the tannins faster.
 
oTorcHo;4760080; said:
Mopani! It took about a week or two of soaking in a 5 gallon bucket filled with hotttttttt tap water and changed it twice a day. I figured the hot water would release the tannins faster.


Did it let go faster? How dark wad the water? Mmmmmm so many ideas!!
 
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