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Driftwood question
I'm in the process of planning/setting up a low-light planted aquarium. As
I will be having Java fern and moss in the aquarium I would like to put it on driftwood. Do I have to use real driftwood or can I use the resin imitation stuff? I am having trouble finding a piece or two that I like.(I'm in Canada, not as many options) If its better to use the real stuff can I get the reasons why? Thanks -- JHudson Sure. Fine. Whatever. -Syzygy I have. I did. It's done. -Fight the Future Duct tape is like the Force, it has a dark side and a light side and it holds the universe together. I'm completely normal, just the rest of the world is nuts... There are lies, damn lies and statistics! |
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Driftwood question
"JHudson" wrote in message news:hEavb.67809$1K.28916@edtnps84... I'm in the process of planning/setting up a low-light planted aquarium. As I will be having Java fern and moss in the aquarium I would like to put it on driftwood. Do I have to use real driftwood or can I use the resin imitation stuff? I am having trouble finding a piece or two that I like.(I'm in Canada, not as many options) If its better to use the real stuff can I get the reasons why? Thanks Real wood can help buffer your PH in most cases, and gives 'raspers' like Pl*cos something to gnaw on, making itself useful, rather than just being 'there'. Fake wood just doesn't look right to me, besides. |
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Driftwood question
Where abouts in Canada are you? If you're lucky enough to live in or around
a major center you should have no problem finding some nice pieces. They all look good just have to find the size you need. I've found lots of nice pieces here in Edmonton, and there are always new ones around. I think Big Als Online might even be willing to ship them out. Matt I'm in the process of planning/setting up a low-light planted aquarium. As I will be having Java fern and moss in the aquarium I would like to put it on driftwood. Do I have to use real driftwood or can I use the resin imitation stuff? I am having trouble finding a piece or two that I like.(I'm in Canada, not as many options) If its better to use the real stuff can I get the reasons why? Thanks |
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I'm in NE BC, 2 hrs from Prince George one way and Grande Prairie the other.
Edmonton is 6-7 hours away. Online or what the LFS can bring in is my option, but it is sure nice to see what your getting before you buy. -- JHudson Sure. Fine. Whatever. -Syzygy I have. I did. It's done. -Fight the Future Duct tape is like the Force, it has a dark side and a light side and it holds the universe together. I'm completely normal, just the rest of the world is nuts... There are lies, damn lies and statistics! "Matthew Calfat" wrote in message ... Where abouts in Canada are you? If you're lucky enough to live in or around a major center you should have no problem finding some nice pieces. They all look good just have to find the size you need. I've found lots of nice pieces here in Edmonton, and there are always new ones around. I think Big Als Online might even be willing to ship them out. Matt I'm in the process of planning/setting up a low-light planted aquarium. As I will be having Java fern and moss in the aquarium I would like to put it on driftwood. Do I have to use real driftwood or can I use the resin imitation stuff? I am having trouble finding a piece or two that I like.(I'm in Canada, not as many options) If its better to use the real stuff can I get the reasons why? Thanks |
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Driftwood question
"JHudson" wrote in message news:hEavb.67809$1K.28916@edtnps84...
I'm in the process of planning/setting up a low-light planted aquarium. As I will be having Java fern and moss in the aquarium I would like to put it on driftwood. Do I have to use real driftwood or can I use the resin imitation stuff? I am having trouble finding a piece or two that I like.(I'm in Canada, not as many options) If its better to use the real stuff can I get the reasons why? Thanks Would you buy plastic plants for the plastic driftwood? If not, then there's your answer. You can find and have wood shipped. Regards, Tom Barr |
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Driftwood question
"JHudson" wrote in message news:hEavb.67809$1K.28916@edtnps84... I'm in the process of planning/setting up a low-light planted aquarium. As I will be having Java fern and moss in the aquarium I would like to put it on driftwood. Do I have to use real driftwood or can I use the resin imitation stuff? I am having trouble finding a piece or two that I like.(I'm in Canada, not as many options) If its better to use the real stuff can I get the reasons why? Thanks -- JHudson The only down side to using real wood is it might: i) leech too much tannins, ii) rot and/or iii) begin a mould/fungal growth. Without java moss growing on it, it's easy to pull the piece out and clean or discard it. Artificial wood would not suffer from rot, tannins or be likely to attract mould/fungal growth. The up side is that the tannins are usually desirable, and the wood naturally softens the water. Natural wood is always unique and is like a piece of artwork which you will spend hours looking at. Where you live, you might have very good access to natural driftwood and then just boil it (if possible) and attach it to a piece of slate. With a canoe, (a measuring tape, a chainsaw, and a hacksaw) - and a few hours of checking natural coastline, you might be able to bring home a chunk of wood which would easily cost you over $100 in an LFS. NetMax |
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Driftwood question
I just went out to the woods an picked up some Oak root burls and Manzanita
branches. After soaking them in water for a couple weeks they pretty much stopped giving off color although there was a little yellow for a while. Anyway, theyhave been in the tank giving anchorage to Lacy Java Ferns and Anubias for about 6 months with no adverse reactions. Dan -- 100g Planted Flourite substrate 2 Emporer 400 w/biowheels 8 Neons 8 Cardinal Tetras 4 Serapae Tetras 4 Black-skirted Tetras 1 Bumblebee Goby 3 Platys 5 Ghost shrimp 3 Otos "JHudson" wrote in message news:hEavb.67809$1K.28916@edtnps84... I'm in the process of planning/setting up a low-light planted aquarium. As I will be having Java fern and moss in the aquarium I would like to put it on driftwood. Do I have to use real driftwood or can I use the resin imitation stuff? I am having trouble finding a piece or two that I like.(I'm in Canada, not as many options) If its better to use the real stuff can I get the reasons why? Thanks |
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