I got a 3' piece of wood 2 weeks ago. I let it soak in the tub for a week. I ran the hottest water until the tub was full and let it soak for 3 days. I then gave it a hot rinse and drained the tub of the old water. I refilled the tub with hot water and let it soak for another 3 days. I then gave it a final hot rinse and let it cool. The newest piece of wood is in pics 3 and 4. Here is the 135 now:




How many fish do you see in this pic?

looking good.

i recon i can see 6 blurry fish.

i do similar with bogwood. on the 1st soak i gradualy add hotter and hotter water, drain that off and then use a kettle or 2 full of boiling water. this i recon will kill off any potential bugs and bacteria.

Great fish and tank. I love parrots, and you have a few!! GREAT! Keep of the awesome tank.

Nice looking bit of wood there I actualy boil bog wood when i get it for a couple of hours then add it to the tank

What do you have that would accomadate a 36"x12"x10" piece of wood for boiling purposes?

A cauldron, i married a witch

hubble bubble, toil and trouble (and strife)

The tank looks excellent, Funky !

Are those the 'Parrot sitting' Parrots ?

I only spot 4 fishes...

Thanks kana. Those pink things would be the speechless parrots. I thought they would have more to say.

I guess it helps if you know what to look for.

In my case, it's a matter of how long do you wait. I spotted either 'stumpy' or 'stubsie, I can't remember which is which, just last night. I haven't seen either of them for months ! Cory's, by the way.

Spot, I'm not sure if I've seen him at all this year. I'm hoping it's just another batch of young, rather than the other alternative. He's still young, barely 4 years.