Olive wood root. Any experience?

[bela]

Hi:

I have been given a very nice piece of olive wood root (I am based in Madrid, Spain).

The previous owner said that he has used this particular piece in his tanks with no issues but I would like to know if any of you has any experience with this type of wood for aquarium use, because I do not have any.

Thanks in advance

[Biotope Biologist]

Olive wood is fine, although in my experience extremely buoyant. Took my piece like 3 months to get water logged.

 

After that it was HEAVY! But yeah totally safe for fish. Also had some bacteria issues for a bit, but that’s more unsightly than anything 

[vividheckel]

Yeah, olive wood should be fine, but as said above, it will take a looong time to fill with water. Also, remember to boil any wood before putting it into your tank, unless you want to deal with that mess (but hey, to each their own).