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cleaning Q

pimp_n_python Nov 07, 2003 11:04 AM

ya i just got a real nice display tank 2 months ago and its now time to clean the drift wood. i've never had to clean drift wood because i always had newspaper and a hid and water dish made of margerine containers. so i don't know what to do so any one out there that has drift wood and knows a good way to clean in i'm all ears
thanks

Replies (4)

tdr Nov 07, 2003 02:25 PM

There is no good way to clean wood- it is too porous. Todd

pimp_n_python Nov 07, 2003 05:42 PM

there has to be a way that is better than not doing it at all

Gargoyle420 Nov 07, 2003 08:33 PM

I use to soak mine in hot water then scrub it down with a brush....Paul.

steen Nov 09, 2003 07:19 PM

Wash it with water really well and put it in the oven at 350 degrees until dry.

~Kristine

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