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I am looking to put a tree/root structure in my tank. I am looking for any info on purchasing something or ideas of how to put something together. I would like to have it based in one of the back corners with the stump as support and roots coming out of the bottom so the whole structure is elevated for the fish to swim underneath. I dont know if I am in over my head with this idea or if it is plausable.

it id plausible. i think i understand what you are saying and it should work, but i would put an airstone under the stump t keep the water moving as stagnant waters can ruin water chemistry!

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Not a problem go for it and make it look as natural possible as long as you have a gentle water flow through the snags it will look fantastic.

In nature plants grow in on and all around these structures.

Have fun selecting all the bits and pieces don't be too fussy just put in the main structures and fill the gaps in with the finer pieces.

If possible even have some come to the surface and above.

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Are there any types of wood that I could get that can be submersed that are not bog wood? I am thinking that I would cut a ninety degree angle into the stump to base it is the corner and then I would have to build a root structure. I need some help with this one on materials and types of wood.
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do not use any pines or cedar like trees. they have antural toxins that will soak into the water and kill the fish. your best bet is to find one or buy one. if you make a root sturcture it wont look very real... just go look arround at a local water system.

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I would only buy DW from a LFS just spend some time and go on a LFS crawl. Don't expect to find it all at once and be prepared to cut some of it up. A small pruning saw is excellent for the job. Even just break it up too many saw cuts will spoil the total effect

Think of it as the major stump and the other pieces have fallen in from the bank or washed up against the existing snags. That means weaving some small bits and pieces through the main pieces to give it a more natural look.

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I have recently started to sketch something up. When I have it together I will post some pictures. I am going to use bogwood and piece it together. I know that I will get mixed reactions on how realistic it will look, but short of going to
the Amazon and finding something that will work and getting it on a plane and then through customs....ya not so much. Build it and they will come.

Will be interesting to see what you come up with .

Customs ya...not so much!

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Well my landlord is a wood working enthusiast. trying to get some stuff together with random pieces of bog wood. I think that I am in for one hell of a go with this project... I am not sure of wood glues that are not going to be toxic. I am guessing that when I do find some it will be toxic to the health of my wallet. Oh well what can you do when you are addicted to something? And no I dont mean the glue! Lol!

Aquarium grade silicone works, but it's somewhat flexible, you can try combining it with fishing line, then to hide the fishing line use java moss, or other plants.

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Aquarium silicone will work but I would never use it. Here are the reasons you can guarantee as soon as it is all set up and the glued dried you will notice some thing you did not even thing of or even notice before.

I know it would be difficult but I would try to assemble it in the tank (naturally with out water) using a good strong fishing line 15lb would certainly do. If you go to a good sporting store you should be able to pick up coloured fishing line same colour as DW this will help a lot or a non reflective line But as Babel stated it can also be hidden by plants. The main reason the fishing line can be seen is the light reflecting of of the nylon line.

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Another thing to consider which is why Keiths suggestion is great is that if you assemble it outside of the tanks is you might make it to big to fit in the tank.

Also its weight needs to be considered. Wood weighs a lot and soaked wood weighs a lot more! If you assemble it in the tank using the fishing line to tie the pieces together, and later you need to remove a single piece of it for some reason, if it is all glued and screwed together then it will be extremely difficult to remove it. If you use the line then to remove a piece all you have to do is snip the line, and not remove the entire assembly.

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I like your idea, I do a fair amount of Kayaking along local rivers, and will even snorkel around in them, not that you see much in the murk. Anyway I know exactly what your trying to achieve and think it would look fabulous. Good luck and show us how your coming along.

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