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Re: Cedar

     With all the discussion about cedar, I thought I would share my 
     experience.
     
     "Mountain cedar", aka "post cedar" or "Mexican cedar" is a common 
     evergreen here in central Texas, where it is typically used as fence 
     posts.  I have had two different stumps in my aquarium for the past 6 
     years, with absolutely no problem.  However, that species is formally 
     known as ashe juniper, Juniperus ashei.  Thus, it is actually a 
     juniper, not a cedar, despite it's common name.  I believe aquarium 
     suitability is dependent upon what species you have.
     
     I can vouch for the suitability of ashe juniper in aquaria.  My black 
     skirt tetras have lived with it for six years, and my SAE's graze the 
     stump constantly.  Handsome, too.  
     
     Regards,
     
     Mark