Driftwood- Apple Tree

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ahha I was thinking the same thing.

So, here we go again: HarleyK, thanks for that detailed explanation. I appreciate your time spent. I do however have one more question: The branches have been dead and COMPLETELY DRY for 4 years now and has been hosed off by 4 years of Mother Nature's rain and snow. It is completely dry again. Do you think I can just sterilize it with a salt solution? Thanks
 
4 years Id say not,4 years in a river is much different.
But this thread has made me think.I have a few old,I mean really old apple trees way back in the woods in my yard.Some branches were dead and bark free looking like driftwood 16 years ago when I got the place.Might try some of those if theres any cool looking pieces.Have to take a hike down there sometime next week,when I got time.
 
Howdy,

rasa92re;3617870; said:
The wood I am using is now soaking for those interested in the end results.
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I still doubt that old dry wood is equivalent to well-watered wood, but keep us posted! Make sure to measure (and please report) water parameters such as ammonia and nitrites, but also nitrates and phosphates. Thanks! :thumbsup:

HarleyK
 
HarleyK, I also doubt the wood will work so I put it in a cycled test tank. Here are some updates:

Ammonia: 0 ppm
Nitrite: 0 ppm
Nitrate: 15 ppm

There are no visible organic tannins in the water. I didn't think it was going to work but so far so good. There have not been any deaths. The wood has been in the tank for 3 weeks now.
 
Howdy,

Nice update, thanks :thumbsup:

Three weeks is not a whole lot in terms of rotting wood, but keep going, there is only one way to find out and you're taking it :)

HarleyK
 
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