Is This Wood Safe For My Aquarium?

ythao01

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I'm not exactly sure what type of wood it is but it's a decorative piece of wood from my sisters backyard. its also been there for several years.
 
I would be carefull I once had a piece of wood from outside, I soaked it in water and when I was home changed it often with new boiling water. Ended up with some strange mold on the wood when I put it in my tank. Took it out after a few days.
 
If it's a white mold it's harmless but can be a eye sore it should go away after a while I have some on my mopani wood I bought.
 
Like Chris said, just soak the wood. Make sure it's not cedar or pine. The resin can negatively affect your fish/tank.
 
BelldandyShanny said:
we'd need pictures or something to go by...
well I don't think a picture would help because I debarked a lot of it and cut it to my liking. but it has features that makes it look like deer antlers.
 
Pictures will always help. You are contradicting your own question. We need to see something
Edit: Grave digging at its finest
 
Before I purchase any wood designed for aquariums I always boil it in a pot for several minutes.
 

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