FriendlyLoach Posted February 18, 2021 Share Posted February 18, 2021 Hey everyone, I have used manzanita wood in my tanks that I collected, but I boiled it. Now I don't really want to have to boil it more, for my new tank. I was just wondering how important the boiling process is, in the sense of killing parasites and bad things. I am not worried about it floating, I will tie it to rocks. @CoryI remember in one of your livestreams you talked about a women who had lots of problems from collecting wood, would you reminding me that story? Thanks! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Not a proper answer to your quest here... but we always buy wood from inside tanks at our LFS. It costs, but it’s stacked with bio, plus it’s “worked out” it’s issues. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 Not a real answer either, but I have collected Pacific driftwood locally. In that case it has also "worked out" its problems in the sea. I did not worry about parasites or pathogens due to the salt vs fresh axis, Meaning what thrives in one environment generally dies in the other. I got a few little dead broken barnacles on one piece that were kinda a fun bonus even. Manzanita that is dead/cured, not green, would be necessary. If I were concerned I would probably bake it in an oven--this is kiln drying, right? Manzanita isn't given to rot, but I would avoid soft or rotten bits. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandy Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 (edited) If you are talking about taking it from one tank and putting it in another (just reread the OP in a different way...) I don't think boiling would be necessary, unless there is something specific (like algae or snails?) that you want to keep out of the new tank. In fact I think you would basically instant cycle your tank, as @Fish Folk indicates. Edited February 19, 2021 by Brandy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriendlyLoach Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 1 hour ago, Brandy said: If you are talking about taking it from one tank and putting it in another (just reread the OP in a different way...) I don't think boiling would be necessary, unless there is something specific (like algae or snails?) that you want to keep out of the new tank. In fact I think you would basically instant cycle your tank, as @Fish Folk indicates. Thanks for the advice, sorry if I was not clear, I am getting them out of nature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JettsPapa Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 I've never used manzanita wood, but I've picked up dry fallen hardwood limbs when I was out checking cows, brought it home, rinsed it with a hose, and dropped it in the tank. Depending on the wood species it takes anywhere from a few days to a few weeks to sink. I haven't had any issues yet. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FriendlyLoach Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 @JettsPapaI know you probably know this, but it would be best to identify the wood to make sure there are no toxic sap. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDukeAnumber1 Posted February 19, 2021 Share Posted February 19, 2021 19 hours ago, FriendlyLoach said: I remember in one of your livestreams you talked about a women who had lots of problems from collecting wood, would you reminding me that story? Thanks! I don't remember precisely but I think it was this live stream maybe? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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