jbb Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 also on a side note... I heard real wood in saltwater doesn't rot but takes on properties of a rock... if this is true I need to experiment. Oops, sorry for the confusion, I was referring to this: Do I remember correctly that using driftwood is possible, but it will tint your water and have a negative impact on ph for quite a while ? Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 In an anoxic bed though it can take many many years if ever. Link to comment
hey Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Do I remember correctly that using driftwood is possible, but it will tint your water and have a negative impact on ph for quite a while ? Thaats what I heard and I also found a nice tank with it somewhere... google time Link to comment
jbb Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 more whiskey time is more like it ... then google Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Wood releases tannins in water, bacteria feast, it can be a mess. But it is possible to use. Link to comment
jbb Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Thaats what I heard and I also found a nice tank with it somewhere... google time Here is what I read ... (from boston reefs) "Driftwood is probably a stretch since it could leach something like tannins (tannic acids), which can lower the pH (not a good thing for any SW tank). It could be possible with driftwood that has been in saltwater (not like a bog or marsh wood). You would probably want to keep it in a separate tank (like a quarantine) for a long time to see if you can get that pH level to be the same as your tank (i.e. most of the tannic acids have been used up). Maybe something like petrified wood would be a better option." Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I guess no wood anytime soon. Link to comment
Chris! Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I guess no wood anytime soon. Atleast not after looking at the pic of your child femur tank.... Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Bone tanks are awesome man. Link to comment
jbb Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 Atleast not after looking at the pic of your child femur tank.... I picture this Link to comment
hey Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Here is what I read ... (from boston reefs) "Driftwood is probably a stretch since it could leach something like tannins (tannic acids), which can lower the pH (not a good thing for any SW tank). It could be possible with driftwood that has been in saltwater (not like a bog or marsh wood). You would probably want to keep it in a separate tank (like a quarantine) for a long time to see if you can get that pH level to be the same as your tank (i.e. most of the tannic acids have been used up). Maybe something like petrified wood would be a better option." found that as well... but I also found this thread which I am sure is the one I saw earlier because the google image shows the sticks in with the LR but all the pics in thread are dead http://www.plantedtank.net/forums/showthread.php?t=93576 the image google shows is the 4th image over when you search "driftwood in saltwater aquarium plantedtank.net" Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Come on I'm not that crazy, I just like to collect bones. Link to comment
hey Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Here is what I read ... (from boston reefs) "Driftwood is probably a stretch since it could leach something like tannins (tannic acids), which can lower the pH (not a good thing for any SW tank). It could be possible with driftwood that has been in saltwater (not like a bog or marsh wood). You would probably want to keep it in a separate tank (like a quarantine) for a long time to see if you can get that pH level to be the same as your tank (i.e. most of the tannic acids have been used up). Maybe something like petrified wood would be a better option." found it http://marineplantbook.com/patchreef.htm Link to comment
Chris! Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Bone tanks are awesome man. I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one thinking this right now but.... No, not really. Its just weird and kinda creepy, especially the child femur.... Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Aww I was expecting tons of gnarled logs not twigs. Link to comment
jbb Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 now to find the marine version of discus found it http://marineplantbook.com/patchreef.htm Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one thinking this right now but.... No, not really. Its just weird and kinda creepy, especially the child femur.... also it's not a femur its a metatarsus. Link to comment
hey Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 now to find the marine version of discus schooling bannerfish Link to comment
Chris! Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 now to find the marine version of discus Just throw a bunch of mollies in lol Link to comment
jbb Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 schooling bannerfish Moorish Idols would make for a sweet tank too Link to comment
amphipod Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 How about the marine corydoras? Link to comment
hey Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 this thread is gold... too bad im not even drinking as I will be awakened 32 times tonite by angry 8 month old. Link to comment
jbb Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 this thread is gold... too bad im not even drinking as I will be awakened 32 times tonite by angry 8 month old. The little one can party too Link to comment
Chris! Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Moorish Idols would make for a sweet tank too In a larger tank yes, but I think the banner fish would be a better/ easier option Link to comment
hey Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Moorish Idols would make for a sweet tank too lol I think I read somewhere these were the poor mans moorish idol, moorish idols obviously way cooler with way longer fin thingy Link to comment
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