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Re:Stumped by driftwood
Tom, I too came across a piece of driftwood while walking along
the previously-flood-ravaged Potomac, and knew instantly that it
was perfect for my new aquarium. It was well-weathered but
completely dry. I scrubbed it and sank it in a big cooler for a few
weeks, weighted down by bricks. It still floated. So....don't
laugh....I took it to work and autoclaved it for 3 hours in a pan of
water. The wood became more porous and now only required one
brick to hold it down. After another week, I placed it in the
aquarium with two small rocks holding it down, which I hope to
remove before too long. It is no longer leaching any noticeable
color.
I think your current tactics should be sufficient, given enough time.
Cathy Hartland
waiting for rain to fill the Potomac again