Maf 2500
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Anyone have an idea of the longevity of Apple wood in aquarium conditions?
I have an exceptional piece cut from a dead limb of a hundred year old tree that was infested with wooly aphids at one time, giving the characteristic knobbly texture that is absolutely beautiful once the bark is removed. It is currently curing with the intention of using it in a year or so. The thing is, it is a very large and heavy piece and would be a PITA to have to remove it from the tank if it did not work out after a year or two (90cm long x 20-25cm diameter). Common sense tells me apple is a relatively hard wood and should last a relatively long time but don't know what "relatively" is in this context. Just wondering if anyone had any direct experience of submerged apple wood?
I have an exceptional piece cut from a dead limb of a hundred year old tree that was infested with wooly aphids at one time, giving the characteristic knobbly texture that is absolutely beautiful once the bark is removed. It is currently curing with the intention of using it in a year or so. The thing is, it is a very large and heavy piece and would be a PITA to have to remove it from the tank if it did not work out after a year or two (90cm long x 20-25cm diameter). Common sense tells me apple is a relatively hard wood and should last a relatively long time but don't know what "relatively" is in this context. Just wondering if anyone had any direct experience of submerged apple wood?