What do you think about grape root in aquarium

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ceejayt2k

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hi,
someone on craigslist is selling grape root. These grape root looks really nice and they said that you can use it in the aquarium. I wanted to buy a large piece. But before I do that, what do you guys think about grape root in your aquarium. I read somewhere that they are ok to use but I am not too sure. Please let me know.


http://sfbay.craigslist.org/eby/for/1680182558.html


thanks in advance.
 
If not water logged I don't think it will float. But if it is clean and clear of sap I think it it is fine.
 
I used it a long time ago and it was ok as drift wood except it takes a long time to suck up enough water to stop wanting to float. Boiling helps a little but time is really what it needs. I held it down with rocks for a couple of months then it was fine.
 
It took at least a month before it sank on it's own from what I remember.
 
I think it will be fine to use, also long as the skin/bark is stripped off and it is completely dried out. boiling it really does help it waterlog faster.
 
'Grape root' is actually grape branches. Every few years, vinyards prune their vines and sell off thousands of them, and the more enterprising aquatic suppliers buy them (they would just be burned otherwise) and they become available. They are excellent for use in tanks, not toxic at all, and you dont need to do anything to them. I have had them in my tanks for years. They take a few weeks to sink, but to me they actually look better when they're floating.
 
It takes a few weeks to water log. Tends to make the tank look dirtier than it is due to "layers" of the soft outside wood peeling off. After the outer layer is removed the layer under it breaks down and does the same thing. My plecos used to LOVE the wood though...kept it prety clean but then I had plec crap everywhere.
 
blackghostuk;4059586; said:
'Grape root' is actually grape branches. Every few years, vinyards prune their vines and sell off thousands of them, and the more enterprising aquatic suppliers buy them (they would just be burned otherwise) and they become available. They are excellent for use in tanks, not toxic at all, and you dont need to do anything to them. I have had them in my tanks for years. They take a few weeks to sink, but to me they actually look better when they're floating.
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I totally agree with the floating thing. It really gives a natural look!
 
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