floating bigwood...

**situkwokhan** · 29th Mar 2011, 23:33

Hi all,

my bogwood is floating in my tank and i wonder why?

I soaked the wood like a day realised its not leeching tannis so i decided to put it in my angelfish tank however, it begin to float >.< what should i do?

**benedetto13** · 30th Mar 2011, 02:03

Hi, I think it takes more than a day, usually up to weeks depending how you soak them. Some might suggest soaking them in hot water, like you boiled water and pour them in to soak. I've read it from somewhere that, in order for it to sink fast, you'll have to let it constantly soak in hot and cold water several times. Just what i remember, might be wrong.

I'm sure the rest will be able to help you better, or maybe do a search

**Shadow** · 30th Mar 2011, 04:05

tie rocks to weight it down. Its normal.

**itxno1** · 30th Mar 2011, 10:12

Its normal to take sometime for bogwood to sink into water.
Give you a faster way is hold your bogwood in a container and then pour hot water on it or even boil it.
Then the bogwood would sink into water within one or two days.
Result depends on the size of your bogwood, bigger one takes more time.

**eviltrain** · 30th Mar 2011, 12:31

Easier for you to tie a rock to weight it down. Some bogwood will take ages to sink.

**benlauhh** · 30th Mar 2011, 12:37

I recommend that you weigh down on the wood, then pour hot boiling water on it till the wood is completely submerged. Cover your pail or container and leave at it for at least 2 days.

**situkwokhan** · 30th Mar 2011, 22:18

Haha... the thing is the bogwood is huge!! haha only 1/3 of it can fit into my bucket T.T

so currently i am only soaking the top part.

Will put it to my jewel tank soon

but too busy with school.

Hopefully it will bring my pH down to 6.5 so my tetras can live much more comfortable ^^

**benlauhh** · 30th Mar 2011, 22:34

I see... I am uncertain if alternating the sides for soaking will help but i would still suggest that you try to get one of those bigger tubs (easily & cheaply available from Daiso/Ikea) to soak the whole thing.

**flowerflower** · 30th Mar 2011, 23:05

weigh it down with a rock. it will save you the trouble of finding a big enough container. can T-loan you one if you need it. pick up at Hougang.

**situkwokhan** · 1st Apr 2011, 06:35

hi guys!! i decide to weight it down with a rock thanks!!

will post some pictures over the weekend

**situkwokhan** · 3rd Apr 2011, 21:00

hey all,

I took off the rocks and my wood sits at the bed of the tank

http://www.facebook.com/album.php?ai...2&l=1468df9d49 take a look at the photo

Thanks to all who chipped in!!