oak wood?

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general-sherman
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oak wood?

Post by general-sherman »

i was wondering if oak wood is suitable for aquariums. i'm setting up a south american biotope and south american wood is in short supply here :lol: i have used OAK leaves before and found them to be safe. they did lower the ph but that isn't a problem.
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Post by Silurus »

Should be OK as long as the wood is properly dried.
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Post by pturley »

Oak, Beech and Ash can all be added to an aquarium provided the wood is dry.

The bark contains alot of tannins and should be removed (but doesn't HAVE to.).

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Post by DeLBoD »

I use the dark heart of oak wood and no problems ,plecs love it .
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