New Tank setup dilemma

[ADMWNDSR83]

So here's the scoop...

There's a 37 gallon tank in my living room, willing for a filling.  

I stopped by my local pet supply store today (The local guy, not a box), and picked up two nice pieces of driftwood.  One is pre-attached to a slate slab so it sits on bottom.  The other is more natural.  Both are soaking in a rubbermaid tote for a few days until I am blessed with my shipment from AQUARIUM CO-OP(3 Amazon Sword, 2 Vallisneria, 3 Micro sword.)   My concern is that the larger of the pieces of driftwood will not stay sunk.  How long does it take to waterlog spiderwood?  Or, how do others make it stay down.  Superglue crossed my mind, but then it can never be moved, removed, or cleaned, right?  I'd love your thoughts!  Thanks!

[Bill Smith]

3 minutes ago, ADMWNDSR83 said:

I stopped by my local pet supply store today (The local guy, not a box), and picked up two nice pieces of driftwood.  One is pre-attached to a slate slab so it sits on bottom.  The other is more natural.  Both are soaking in a rubbermaid tote for a few days until I am blessed with my shipment from AQUARIUM CO-OP(3 Amazon Sword, 2 Vallisneria, 3 Micro sword.)   My concern is that the larger of the pieces of driftwood will not stay sunk.  How long does it take to waterlog spiderwood?  Or, how do others make it stay down.  Superglue crossed my mind, but then it can never be moved, removed, or cleaned, right?  I'd love your thoughts!  Thanks!

 

You could weigh it down with some fishing weights and fishing line...

[ADMWNDSR83]

Oddly enough, I'm an avid fisherman and have plenty of those lying around!

 

[varanidguy]

My solution in the past has been to tie a rock or two to the wood heavy enough to hold it down under water until the wood is completely water logged. You can use plastic zip ties or yarn if you have someone who crochets in the house.