Valiant Mostly New Member Joined Aug 2, 2013 Messages 28 Reaction score 0 Location US Aug 2, 2013 #1 I got a Bristlenose catfish andĀ I found out it needs woodĀ toĀ digest easily and for proper development.So is there a certain type of wood it needs or canĀ I just give it any wood as long asĀ I clean it first?Ā
I got a Bristlenose catfish andĀ I found out it needs woodĀ toĀ digest easily and for proper development.So is there a certain type of wood it needs or canĀ I just give it any wood as long asĀ I clean it first?Ā
fluttermoth The current Mrs Treguard ;) Staff member Global Moderator āļø Joined Sep 6, 2010 Messages 15,752 Reaction score 345 Location GB Aug 2, 2013 #2 You want bogwood, from your fish shop. Ā Wash it in some hot water and pop it in your tank
Sophie Fish Herder Joined Mar 29, 2013 Messages 1,185 Reaction score 12 Location GB Aug 2, 2013 #3 Yes you definitely want wood designed for being submerged or it'll just rot.
Sickbound Fish Fanatic Joined May 24, 2013 Messages 179 Reaction score 0 Location US Aug 2, 2013 #4 I got some treated grape wood from my lfs. The bristlenose plecos LOVE it. They are always on it and I have lots of other wood in there too.
I got some treated grape wood from my lfs. The bristlenose plecos LOVE it. They are always on it and I have lots of other wood in there too.
5 5-star_plakat New Member Joined Jul 3, 2010 Messages 36 Reaction score 0 Location US Aug 2, 2013 #5 Save money and grab some nice pieces of Malaysian driftwood. You won't be disappointed.
fluttermoth The current Mrs Treguard ;) Staff member Global Moderator āļø Joined Sep 6, 2010 Messages 15,752 Reaction score 345 Location GB Aug 2, 2013 #6 Just don't get mopani; it's too hard for them
TallTree01 Coo, Man Joined Feb 13, 2013 Messages 3,587 Reaction score 16 Location AU Aug 2, 2013 #7 I have driftwood and my BN likes it I think.
Betta_Shark5678 Fish Crazy Joined Apr 26, 2012 Messages 357 Reaction score 0 Location US Aug 2, 2013 #8 I have some oak logs that I found, my BNs seem to love it.
OP OP Valiant Mostly New Member Joined Aug 2, 2013 Messages 28 Reaction score 0 Location US Aug 3, 2013 #9 I got bogwood from my local Petco yesterday or as Petco likes to call it "Aquatic Wood" and now i've seen my Bristlenose catfish sucking on it.
I got bogwood from my local Petco yesterday or as Petco likes to call it "Aquatic Wood" and now i've seen my Bristlenose catfish sucking on it.
L Lorne Fish Fanatic Joined Sep 16, 2012 Messages 99 Reaction score 0 Aug 4, 2013 #10 It's because BN's need a substance called "Lignin" in their diet, Aquarium Bogwood is a really good source for Lignin
It's because BN's need a substance called "Lignin" in their diet, Aquarium Bogwood is a really good source for Lignin