Why is my driftwood floating?

Until it becomes waterlogged, most driftwood will want to float, although some types of wood are denser than others and may naturally want to sink.

How do you get driftwood to sink?

To make driftwood sink in a water tank, you can try adding weights to the pieces of wood, submerging it in water, or boiling the piece of driftwood for about two hours to make it sinkable.

How long should driftwood soak?

Curing Driftwood

A minimum period of 1 to 2 weeks is recommended to allow total saturation. Soaking also allows excess tannins that can darken and discolor the water, to leach out. The discoloration caused by the tannins will not harm your aquarium inhabitants but it will lower the pH slightly over time.

Which wood is best for driftwood?

Manzanita is one of my favorite aquarium Driftwood types because it's a dense, incredibly hard wood that won't visibly decay for years. Manzanita varies from a medium brown to reddish brown but most of the red is within the bark, which gets sandblasted off before being sold as Driftwood.

How long will driftwood last?

Wood is organic and that means it will break down over time. How quickly it breaks down will depend on a number of factors, but on average, most driftwood will begin to show signs of deterioration as early as 2 years after being submerged and may need replacing after roughly 5 years.

Aquarium Driftwood is Floating - How to Sink?

Can you over boil driftwood?

Just like steeping a tea bag in hot water, boiling driftwood in a large stockpot encourage more tannins to leach out faster, thereby shortening the curing process. More importantly, boiling sterilizes the driftwood, killing algal or fungal spores that can take hold once introduced into the aquarium with the driftwood.

What is the best glue to use on driftwood?

Why does driftwood not sink?

Some of the driftwood just isn't dense/heavy enough to ever sink on it's own. Sometimes you either have to attach it to a rock or silicone it down, but if that's the case, it may decompose in your tank too fast.

How long does it take driftwood to form?

This process takes two weeks of dedication and some everyday items like salt and water to make driftwood.

Can I use driftwood from the river in my aquarium?

Promotes fishes' natural behavior: Adding driftwood to an aquarium can help promote the natural behavior of your fish. Driftwood exists in almost every river or lake, so naturally, your fish will be attracted to it. Your fish will use it for hiding, breeding, or even as food.

Why does driftwood turn white?

Driftwood – Many aquarists experience a white to greyish film or "fur" growing on newly installed pieces of driftwood. This is usually a fungus (but sometimes bacteria) and is harmless to you and your fish. You can remove it with a toothbrush, but it may return a few times before disappearing permanently.

What are the white dots on my driftwood?

In some cases, white dots on driftwood can be snail eggs! Snails are very protective of their eggs when they're in the early stages, and they will often cover them with calcareous (calcium carbonate) shells. If the spots are perfectly round and uniform in shape, there's a good chance that you're dealing with eggs.

What is the white fluffy stuff in my aquarium?

Usually, what causes white mold is poor water conditions, overfeeding your fish, fish waste, or even wood decorations. You can easily prevent white mold if you don't overfeed your fish, keep your tank clean and with regulated water conditions, and quarantine any decorations before you add them to your aquarium.

What is the fuzzy stuff growing in my fish tank?

The presence of white fuzz on aquarium plants usually indicates either a fungal or bacterial infection. This is caused by an imbalance in a tank's ecosystem and is particularly prevalent in new tanks that have recently been set up. Treated it before the infection spreads and becomes harmful to your fish.

Can I put tree branches in my aquarium?

A rotting willow tree branch can cause a serious mess in your aquarium. Live willow twigs are also pretty easy to root in water and also grow pretty quickly, but they can suck up too many nitrates if you place them in a tank.