"Lior T" wrote in message
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Is it possible to use just ANY wood from the field to put in the tank
?

no

what do i need to check before putting the wood in ?

Dry, hardwoods (close grain) and their roots.

what should
disqualify a wood ? (im gonna go collect one from the field near my
home) .

No pine. If it does not look cool. No bark...

Others can probably provide better/more input.


is it true they balance ph ?

Theorectically they do, in practice it makes very little difference.
Its mainly for looks.

I am one of the very few that is no longer worried, concerned, care, and
propagate pH lore. I am not saying its not a factor....but its one I
now believe is no big deal. I replaced my pH lore with osmotic pressure
of water.....or the thin and thickness of water based upon dosolved
stuff in it. Its measured by conductivity/TDS. But thats me. I think
the Marketer shills and the folks they fool keep the legend alive. But
thats me and I have noticed others but not in this forum.


thanks
Lior