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Drift wood?

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#1 ·
I read that the "common pleco" like to have drift wood .... I'm sure someone asked them... Kidding...
Anyway... Where is is recommended that I get some driftwood for mine? Like the best possible item free from "crap"... I don't want to introduce "crap" into my tank... Well, I know we run the risk with anythjng we stick in the tank... But where will be my best bet??
 
#3 ·
Yes go with Malaysian driftwood from a LFS or you might find some good deals on ebay. I boiled mine for a few hours as well and then let it soak in cool water for about half a day before putting it in the tank.
 
#4 ·
Cleaning driftwood

I get all my driftwood from the salt marshes on an island near me or the swamps. Rather than boil the wood, if the pieces are small enough, your best bet is nuking the pieces with a microwave. However I would by a crap microwave from goodwill or somewhere for this. It puts off an awful smell. Definitely don't do it inside. You'll still have to soak the wood, but you can be assured nothing is living in it. Not even a cockroach! (They aren't a hundred percent nuke proof)
 
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