I'd like to collect some cooler branches for my axolotl tanks but I'm not sure what to do with found wood. Do I need to dry it or treat it or stick it in my outside pond or something? I assume oak isn't good for them, but what about cypress or pine or whatever?
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Axolotls are illegal in California. Please read this thread for detailed information and links to the actual laws: https://www.caudata.org/threads/axolotls-are-illegal-in-california-here-are-the-relevant-laws.30779/
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What kind of wood?
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Try buying some mopani wood, it works alot better. All you have to do is let it sit in a tub of water and let it bleach out (change the water until it clears). I'm setting up another aquarium right now and i'm using mopani as a background, based of a friends magazine.
Hardwoods like cypress are generally OK. Soft sappy woods like pine are generally not. It's best to use wood that has already been soaked (outdoors) for a long time.