As far as I know, it's not good to put normal wood into an aquarium, because
at least long term it will start to rot. You can get bogwood or petrified
wood, which looks stunning, and is heavy.
It's not worth risking anything unless you're sure.

Check out "Mopani African Black Wood"


"Bob A" wrote in message
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This is not really plant-related, but its in preparing to put in plants.
I
have a couple of small driftwood pieces, and my brother has found a very
nice, long piece of lighter wood (fat lighter) the type that is used to
start fires. It is very attractive, and he says it would be fine in my
tank. But I'm concerned that it may have chemicals in it which would
leech
into the water.

Does anyone know?

thanks,

bob in north carolina