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mrwizerd    Big Fish Posts: 360 Kudos: 197 Votes: 75 Registered: 24-Oct-2005   | I went into look at the driftwood at one of my LFS and they sell really tiny pieces of the good stuff for Aquariums but its expensive and to small for a good effect but I can get grape that looks really cool and is sandblasted kiln dried and 100% free of parasites. I am not sure if this is ok to use in an aquarium I have been told that it gets slime on it and will buffer the ph to 6.5. I think the slime wouldnt be an issue if I cover it in moss, but lowering the ph may be bad for a few of my fish but I think that can be fixed. What do you guys think? |
 Posted 29-Jan-2006 09:36 |        |
Babelfish          Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003    | Grape isnt really a wood, it's a vine and is generally considered for reptiles. I would not suggest using it in the tank, grapevine degrades rapidly. As for the "slime". Most all driftwood, especially those that wild caught will grow a bit of fungus on them when they've first been placed in the tank. It does go away on it's own and is harmless to fish. ^_^  |
| Posted 29-Jan-2006 10:13 |  |
keithgh  *Ultimate Fish Guru* Posts: 6371 Kudos: 6918 Votes: 1542 Registered: 26-Apr-2003  | A similar question was asked recently. It is totally useless as it can contain too many chemicals also it will break down too fast. Keith  Near enough is not good enough, therefore good enough is not near enough, and only your best will do. I VOTE DO YOU if not WHY NOT?  VOTE NOW VOTE NOW |
| Posted 29-Jan-2006 10:53 | |
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