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Post by eibhlin on Jun 23, 2016 16:04:20 GMT
I recently bought 2 very nice pieces of mopani wood at the reptile store. I put them in my previous tank but after a few days even, they started to get moldy where the wood touched the ground in my tank. I tried to let it dry but the whole cabinet started to smell like mold. I even placed it in the oven for a bit. The mold won't come of even after using sandpaper. I think the wood even burned a little because there was some snail slime leftovers on it. So i guess i will have to throw that one out.  Does any of you use wood in their tanks? If so, what kind are you using? |
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Post by GlitterBug on Jun 23, 2016 19:00:52 GMT
Drift wood and corkbark is good for tanks, although with high humidity and soil...it's bound to get icky. Although corkbark is good for waterfalls so that might be a better option.
Idea time, if the damp soil is making the wood moldy, try sitting the base of the wood on a plastic tray so that it isn't touching with the soil. Or you could try wrapping the base with tin foil.
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Post by eibhlin on Jun 23, 2016 19:14:49 GMT
Wouldn't the foil bother the snails, or might they eat it. At the store here they only sell mopani wood and some other drift wood type. Haven't seen any cork so far or it's huge. I only need a small piece for some extra climbing options. I have a bit of an open place in my tank and they don't seem to cross that often. Maybe some wood would provide more shelter and makes them more able to go there as well. The fake wood at the aquarium section seems so super fake and i don't like that. It's hard to find a lot of stuff here. There is only a garden center that has a pet department and some terraria stuff but they don't have a lot. I also went to a pet store in the city, same story, some stuff but mostly basic. I'm also still looking for an other lock for the glass doors, haven't found one either. |
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Post by Borini. on Jun 24, 2016 21:06:10 GMT
I've used Mopani in both my aquariums and snail enclosures with success. I had a mite issue a few months back and never got round to baking my wood, it's still outside in the shed! It was a lovely piece. The snails enjoyed it.
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Post by eibhlin on Jun 24, 2016 21:27:51 GMT
I have a snail that loved to sleep on the wood branch. Maybe if i find a solution i'll get him a new one.
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Post by GlitterBug on Jun 26, 2016 0:33:46 GMT
Foil doesn't bother them what so ever, I use foil to keep the top of my tank from letting all the warmth out and during cleaning I sit them on it. They slime all over without a problem  |
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Post by GrandTouringShell on Jun 27, 2016 19:11:04 GMT
I've had issues with branches and mold in the past, so I can say that you must keep the tank well ventilated, swap them, or use the tinfoil idea.
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Post by eibhlin on Jul 1, 2016 18:14:04 GMT
Today at the store i found a piece of driftwood. There were a few in tanks in the store, some were half in water and half out and i didn't see mold. So i thought i'll try one of those. I placed it on a piece of moss. Maybe that helps.  |
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Post by eibhlin on Jul 18, 2016 18:47:21 GMT
Small update on the driftwood. I'm quite glad with this type of wood. It doesn't have mold on it and it's been in the tank for a week or 2. I placed it on a pile of moss so it doesn't touch the soil directly.
Now i have one question. Since i have to clean my tank soon and i want to place the wood back. How do i sanitize it to make sure not critters hide in it?
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Post by GlitterBug on Jul 18, 2016 20:03:53 GMT
Just pour kettle water over it and let it dry out |
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Post by eibhlin on Jul 18, 2016 20:20:42 GMT
Just pour kettle water over it and let it dry out Will that kill of all the bugs that might be on it? I read about putting it in the oven. But i'm worried about burning the wood. |
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