[Sir_BlackhOle]

How do you go about selecting a piece of driftwood for an aquarium? There is not much choice at my LFS. Do you just get a piece that looks good at the store and then find a way to work it into the aquascape? or do you go into the store with a plan and hope they have what you are looking for? Are there any good online sources for driftwood that you would recommend?

 

[Sir_BlackhOle]

Wow now at least I have an idea of where to start. What do you think about wood that drifts up on the beach? If I boil it do you think that all the salt would leave the wood and it would be safe? There is miles and miles of beach here and Im sure I could find something.....although I might just purchase one from aquariumdriftwood.com. I just ordered my 75 gallon today and I would like at least one large piece to go in it

 

[Sir_BlackhOle]

I noticed aquariumdriftwood.com has plant assortment packages for setting up a new tank. Has anyone ordered plants from them before?

 

[Sir_BlackhOle]

Yeah that thing looks pretty wicked. I am going to search the beach and also when I go up to the river in a few months I should be able to find some good stuff. If I do I will bring a bunch back and see if anyone on the forum can make use of it.

 

[Sir_BlackhOle]

Sounds great! Thanks for the info. I may end up ordering one of their packages. I know its good to start a tank off with a lot of plants right away, then worry about changing it up later.

 

[Sir_BlackhOle]

I wish I had a local driftwood shop! The selection here is not very good at all.

 

[Sir_BlackhOle]

Sounds like a good idea!