Best way to saturate wood with water?
30-04-2009, 06:09 PM
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Best way to saturate wood with water?
Ive got some kiln dried wood that I will be using in my fish tank, but want it saturated so it sinks.
Its been in a big tank (weighted down to the bottom) for a few weeks now, and although the buoyancy has reduced loads, it still does float slowly.
I had it in my tank before and had a big rock on it. Does warmer water aid in penetrating the wood?
Any ideas would be good!
Its been in a big tank (weighted down to the bottom) for a few weeks now, and although the buoyancy has reduced loads, it still does float slowly.
I had it in my tank before and had a big rock on it. Does warmer water aid in penetrating the wood?
Any ideas would be good!
30-04-2009, 06:20 PM
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It does work as had it in a tank before.
Could weight it but dont really want foreign objects in the water and dont want to adhere it to slate if I can help it.
Thanks for replies!
Could weight it but dont really want foreign objects in the water and dont want to adhere it to slate if I can help it.
Thanks for replies!
30-04-2009, 06:21 PM
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The first general guideline for wood is to boil it for several hours or soak it for a period of time. Boiling tends to kill any bacteria present in the wood and makes the wood water-logged so it will sink. If the piece of wood is too large, many people use a cheap trash can or tub to soak the wood in hot water. Keep adding hot water and scrubbing the wood for several days to a week. Soaking the wood also helps to remove tannins, but this can sometimes take up to a month to remove them thoroughly. Tannins will stain your water, but the amount of tannins leached into your aquarium will depend upon your specific piece and type of wood. You will need to replace the water in the tub every so often and it usually takes about a month for the tannins to reduce to the point where they will not impact your water color. Also, do not bleach the wood as it will be hard to remove from all the crevices and boiling does just as good of a job.
The first general guideline for wood is to boil it for several hours or soak it for a period of time. Boiling tends to kill any bacteria present in the wood and makes the wood water-logged so it will sink. If the piece of wood is too large, many people use a cheap trash can or tub to soak the wood in hot water. Keep adding hot water and scrubbing the wood for several days to a week. Soaking the wood also helps to remove tannins, but this can sometimes take up to a month to remove them thoroughly. Tannins will stain your water, but the amount of tannins leached into your aquarium will depend upon your specific piece and type of wood. You will need to replace the water in the tub every so often and it usually takes about a month for the tannins to reduce to the point where they will not impact your water color. Also, do not bleach the wood as it will be hard to remove from all the crevices and boiling does just as good of a job.
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30-04-2009, 06:59 PM
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Ive got a big plastic bin that I could fit it in, but would take some filling with hot water!
Hmmmm.............
Cheers for the replies Mike, apart from the Cauldron one
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30-04-2009, 07:10 PM
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