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I would like some clarification on the article about wood for use in vivaria (Caudata Culture Articles - Wood in Vivaria)
Sorry, guys, I often need things spelled out for me with explicit instructions, so...
I know that I need to be able to identify the species of wood prior to using it, but does that extend to ID of driftwood, too? The article has a list of what species are suitable fo use in aquaria (or a wet environment), and then also lists driftwood as if it were a separate species in and of itself.
If I find a nice piece of driftwood in a clean pond in the mountains and away from agriculture and industry do I still need to figure out what kind of wood it is, or is it assumed that if its been soaking long enough to be submerged that all the noxious elements that may have been present in that wood have long ago dispersed in to the surrounding water?
Yes, I know, I am dense but any clarification is appreciated.
Heather
Sorry, guys, I often need things spelled out for me with explicit instructions, so...
I know that I need to be able to identify the species of wood prior to using it, but does that extend to ID of driftwood, too? The article has a list of what species are suitable fo use in aquaria (or a wet environment), and then also lists driftwood as if it were a separate species in and of itself.
If I find a nice piece of driftwood in a clean pond in the mountains and away from agriculture and industry do I still need to figure out what kind of wood it is, or is it assumed that if its been soaking long enough to be submerged that all the noxious elements that may have been present in that wood have long ago dispersed in to the surrounding water?
Yes, I know, I am dense but any clarification is appreciated.
Heather