Valiant Mostly New Member Joined Aug 2, 2013 Messages 28 Reaction score 0 Location US Aug 2, 2013 #1 I got a Bristlenose catfish and I found out it needs wood to digest easily and for proper development.So is there a certain type of wood it needs or can I just give it any wood as long as I clean it first?
I got a Bristlenose catfish and I found out it needs wood to digest easily and for proper development.So is there a certain type of wood it needs or can I just give it any wood as long as I clean it first?
fluttermoth The current Mrs Treguard ;) Staff member Global Moderator ⚒️ Joined Sep 6, 2010 Messages 15,752 Reaction score 345 Location GB Aug 2, 2013 #2 You want bogwood, from your fish shop. 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 ⚒️ 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