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I asked my LFS if the wood was kept separate from fish, and they said yes, it was stored in a separate area. That's a good start, as it reduces the risk of pathogens. I've also given it a good scrub with a small hard bristle brush, making sure to clean the areas not covered by the plant or roots ...

I'll be leaving the bogwood to soak for a bit longer, just to be on the safe side. Since it's been in their planted tank, it's already fully waterlogged and sinks, which is a bonus. I had a chat with the guy at the shop today and he's adamant it's safe to put in, given that their tank only contains ...

I'd take a more cautious approach. Place the bogwood in a quarantine tank, just as you would with new fish. This way, you can ensure it's free from any potential fish-related issues, like pathogens or parasites, that might have been present in the store tank.

Adding any chemicals or substances ...

Thanks again, I've got the wood soaking in some dechlorinated water, I'll leave it overnight and see how it goes, will be keeping an eye on it.

Thanks for the advice, I really appreciate it. I'm always a bit wary of using chemicals, so I'd rather avoid them if possible. I've had a bad experience with pests before, so I'm being extra cautious this time around.

It's not just snails I'm concerned about, there are other types of bugs that ...

Hi,

I just picked up a piece of planted bogwood from my local fish store today. It was in one of their tanks so I know it's been well cared for, but I'm a bit concerned about any potential hitchhikers. I usually boil bogwood before adding it to my tank to get rid of any unwanted critters - I ...

Thanks for the advice everyone. I gave it a try tonight and also used the cutlery trick to weigh it down. The two plecos I got it for are completely uninterested, one's just lurking in the background of the picture I've attached. But my livebearers and female fighters are absolutely fascinated by it.

I stopped by the LFS with my wife yesterday, and she spotted them adding cucumbers to a pretty active pleco tank. Now she's keen on trying this with our own tank.

I've kept fish for years, but I've never thought of just throwing sliced veggies into the water. Is this a good idea or can it cause ...

It's been a few days now and I'm pleased to report no more deaths or issues with cloudy water. I did decide to change the filter on Saturday, just to be on the safe side, although I did reuse the same media in the new one. To be honest, I'm still feeling a bit cautious about adding any new fish, I ...

The tank's looking a lot better today, much clearer anyway. Been thinking about it and I'm starting to wonder if the issue might have been with the filter. When I first saw the tank yesterday, all the dead fish were on the bottom and the water was really cloudy. But then after I turned the filter ...