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Driftwood for freshwater tank

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  • 05-04-2015 1:19am
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    magma69
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    I'm looking to get my hands on some driftwood for my tank. Think it would add to the aesthetics of the tank but more importantly it's a natural way of reducing the pH which is a bit high for my liking.

    Has anyone here picked up driftwood online? Where would be the best place for it?

    Cheers.


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    kylith
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    I've gotten some beautiful pieces in Seahorse Aquariums. I like to see it in person so I can be sure of suitability and size.


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    Kettlebelljim
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    kylith wrote: »
    I've gotten some beautiful pieces in Seahorse Aquariums. I like to see it in person so I can be sure of suitability and size.

    They don't have as much in the Galway branch but it is well laid out.


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    Sleepy
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    You could try the shop in the Atlantaquarium in Galway?


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    Kettlebelljim
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    Sleepy wrote: »
    You could try the shop in the Atlantaquarium in Galway?

    Never thought of that, I'll be in Salthill on Tuesday, weather permitting, definitely pop in there!

    Nice one


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    Kettlebelljim
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    Kettlebelljim wrote: »
    Never thought of that, I'll be in Salthill on Tuesday, weather permitting, definitely pop in there!

    Nice one

    Picked up a lovely piece in Salthill this morning. Sitting in a bucket of water now to try draw some of the tannins out.


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    Gordy6040
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    just out of interest, the tannins obbiousy make the water look dark and dirty etc but do they cause any problems with water quality?


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    kylith
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    They shouldn't do.


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    Sleepy
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    I think they make it mildly acidic?


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