bogwood

[clover]

hi all
does anyone know what type of wood u can used as bogwood?

 

[Ami]

Erm....I think bogwood is a specific type of wood. It's supposed to be the roots of trees that have been growing in bogs for several years. Don't know it that means the trees get chopped down to provide it though!

Could also try to buy a type of vine which looks similar, but I can't remember what that's called. I'm currently trying to find a place to buy it online though.

That was totally unhelpful. Sorry.
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[Jo and Gra]

the clue is in the name.....

bogwood IS bogwood....

 

[Bloo]

the clue is in the name.....

bogwood IS bogwood....

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I'm afraid you are wrong there

Bogwood is wood that has been preserved in a peat bog for many years - mostly hundreds to thousands of years. So the term "bogwood" merely refers to the "process" the wood has undergone.

"The real definition of bogwood is wood that has stood for years in an acidic peat bog and has consequently leached out its tannins and has acquired a dark color. Bogwood hasn't rotted, because the low pH of a bog discourages fungal spores and most bacteria." - see reference below

There are three types of Bogwood - (mostly) Oak,Yew,and also Pine.

More interesting info on wood at the Skeptical Aquarist

 

[Ami]

So there

 

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...because the low pH of a bog discourages fungal spores and most bacteria." - see reference below

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cool! never knew that

 

[The-Wolf]

you may find this helpful too
http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=54177

 

[Teelie]

Mopani is good too. It's an African wood that gets imported to shops a lot. I have a big piece in my Clown tank and a smaller one soaking right now to go in my Kuhli tank.

 

[Fish Buddy]

I use cedar wood in my tanks because it does not rot like other woods such as birch.

 

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-sorry wrong post