Tree Branches For Freshwater Use!

[catfishlover106]

Hello...i have a couple of tree branches that have been boiled in very hot water for a couple of hours.I have taken out the barks right off the sides...and so waited and waited for it to boil the wood.Is it possible to use it in a freshwater setup? And i know it may cause a blackwater effect to the water sooner or later

 

[Edwin]

i heard its not recommended due to releasing of some white glue-like substance, which is harmful to fish. like i said i only heard not sure if its true.

 

[davo]

fine if it's dead wood...

 

[catfishlover106]

yea its dead alright.....i even cut a slit in it to make sure it aint green in their no more....plus this branch was sitting out in the back yard table that hasnt been used for 4 years.....so its been washed up really good....and doesnt seem like it has any sap like substances.

 

[Edwin]

oh well its its dry then its okay.

 

[davo]

Well I think other than pine and cedar, you'll be ok, long as it's boiled to get rid of any potential nasties. The blackwater effect will probably be minimal.

 

[catfishlover106]

ok thanks you guyss =)

 

[bOOsteN aUdI]

was it dead before you boled it? if it was i think your good as long as you bake it now

 

[catfishlover106]

it was already dead when i boiled it....and i did it to get rid of anything bad like parasites and other critters in the holes....

 

[frasertheking]

boiling should release most of the tannings that cause the black water effect just remember to keep changing the water in the pot and your good