Trixie Mangrove Root Smell Help

[1jason]

hi i recieved 3 pieces of Trixie Mangrove Root from zooplus today http/www.zooplus.co.uk/shop/fish/decoration/natural_decoration/natural_roots/14300 and decided to sterilize it by pouring boiling water over it when hot and wet the wood gave off a strong smell like wood preserver or creocote does anyone know if this is normal mangrove root smell or a treatment used to treat the wood to kill bugs? can i trust zooplus to suply wood for my aquarium? im worried about puting this in my tank and would like to know what you think any help appreciated thanks

 

[FishFanatic04]

I used some zooplus mopani wood. I didn't boil it though because it can break it down faster, leading to faster rot.

 

[1jason]

I used some zooplus mopani wood. I didn't boil it though because it can break it down faster, leading to faster rot.

probably shoudent have boiled mine it seems a litle soft its just the smell that worries me at the moment dont want chemicals in my tank

 

[FishFanatic04]

The boiling isn't the end of the world. I'd worry about the smell too.

 

[1jason]

I used some zooplus mopani wood. I didn't boil it though because it can break it down faster, leading to faster rot.

probably shoudent have boiled mine it seems a litle soft its just the smell that worries me at the moment dont want chemicals in my tank

love your tank im trying to achieve a similar look with mine