Wood sold at a fish store can last for many years with only minimal decay which is why I personally recommend you buy your aquarium wood directly from a professional retailer.
On the plus side, however, it’s a slow process. Over time, driftwood will (unfortunately) rot in an aquarium. Sap can be poisonous for fish and other tank inhabitants. For example, the wood from these trees must be dry and not bendy as this often signifies the presence of sap.
That said, there are some conditions applied. The wood from fruit-bearing tress such as apple, cherry, and pear are safe for aquarium use. Is Wood from Fruit Trees Safe for Aquariums?
Any wood collected must be ‘dry’ or sap-free and from ‘safe’ trees like birch, oak, and sycamore. These ‘aromatic’ woods contain toxic phenols (tannins) that can kill fish if they leech into the water. You can use tree branches from your yard in your aquarium, provided they’re not made of pine, cedar, or fir. For this reason alone, it’s recommended you buy specially treated wood for your aquarium from your local fish store or online pet retailer. Certain types can leach toxins into the water, making it dangerous for fish. While wood is widely used in freshwater aquariums, not all types are safe. So, if you’re ready to learn more about using wood in aquariums, then please read onward… Can You Use Any Wood in an Aquarium?
In this article, I’ll explain whether you can use tree branches in your tank, if driftwood rots over time, and how to make wood safe for your tank and its inhabitants. Now that you know which types of wood are okay to use in aquariums, let’s explore this topic further. Please note that not all types of natural wood are safe for freshwater tanks which is why it’s best to purchase it directly from a pet/fish store. These include alder, apple, beech, birch, cherry, hawthorn, heather, oak, pear, and sycamore. There are several types of wood that are safe for aquarium use. But what types of wood are safe aquariums? Wood provides a hiding place for fish as well as an area to spawn or lay eggs. Wood in aquariums not only adds a unique aesthetic element but it’s also functional as well. Now!! It’s time to check out what we have available on the web for you.As an aquarium hobbyist, you likely have some type of wood in your tank. What you see in the picture is what you will receive.īelow are groups of tree recommended to be used for different places in your tank. When you click one of the group, we will show you different models/styles/sizes in the same category Each of our aquarium bonsai driftwood trees is unique. With more than 10000+ pieces in stock and a big collection of shape, size and style. Each aquascape tree takes about 7 days with the minimum of 4 artists to make, then 1 day to pass quality control before we move them from our Asia manufacture to our US warehouse here in Texas.
We sort the finest driftwood from Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore and all countries nearby in the Asia Pacific. With passion for art and nature, our artists have shaped driftwood pieces into an awesome looking aquarium bonsai driftwood tree. It is recommended that all patients on XANAX who require a dosage reduction be gradually tapered under close supervision see WARNINGS and DOSAGE AND ADMINISTRATION Įach of our aquascape trees are handmade by our talented artists using natural driftwood pieces.