Bogwood

[HippoHen]

Hey guys,

Just a bit of a question really, about a year ago i took quite a large piece of bogwood out of my tank. I remember that this particular piece used to sometimes smell and seemed to be falling apart when i handled it. Anyway i allowed the wood to dry and stored it as it seemed not to smell when dry. Anyway to try and lower my ph a bit i thought i would put it back in the tank. so i started to soak it. Once i started to soak it within minutes it started to smell again, is there anything i can do to prevent this? Anyhelp would be much appreciated.

Henry

 

[This Old Spouse]

I'd say it's rotting, probably from the inside out. What kind of wood is it, and what does it smell like?

 

[HippoHen]

Not too sure on what type of wood it is, will a picture help? Its hard to describe it smells kind of drain like if that makes sense?

Henry

 

[This Old Spouse]

If I'm getting it, that sounds like rotting food, so rotting log. I'd probably take it out.

 

[Louiseness]

IMHO the falling apart is a definite sign of rotting.

 

[HippoHen]

I know that this may sound like a bit of a stupid question but does all bogwood rot after a while? As ive had some in my tank for years that is fine. should i try boiling the bogwood to see if that fixes it?

 

[This Old Spouse]

I know that this may sound like a bit of a stupid question but does all bogwood rot after a while? As ive had some in my tank for years that is fine. should i try boiling the bogwood to see if that fixes it?

Boiling it will break down the fibers and then it will rot for sure. I think it's just time to retire it. And no, not all wood rots being in the water. It just depends on the species. Hardwoods rot the least.

 

[HippoHen]

Cheers for the help guys, the wood is now enjoying retirement in the bin