Is This Wood Safe For My Aquarium?

[ythao01]

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.

 

[BelldandyShanny]

we'd need pictures or something to go by...

 

[Chris0422]

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.

 

[sawickib]

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.

 

[CoryFever]

Like Chris said, just soak the wood. Make sure it's not cedar or pine. The resin can negatively affect your fish/tank.

 

[ythao01]

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.

 

[chrisssigns]

will local mangroves work ?

 

[Xzavier247]

Pictures will always help. You are contradicting your own question. We need to see something
Edit: Grave digging at its finest

 

[Tongue_Flicker]

will local mangroves work ?

Yeah but they need thorough brushing and soaking

 

[tinafina]

Before I purchase any wood designed for aquariums I always boil it in a pot for several minutes.