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Old November 1st 03, 02:41 PM
Benthic
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I am looking for a place to get some nice chunks of petrified wood. Anyone
know of any sources?


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Old November 3rd 03, 01:53 AM
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who's got skills with glossostigma??
Ben

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I am looking for a place to get some nice chunks of petrified wood.

Anyone
know of any sources?




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Old November 8th 03, 10:08 PM
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"Benthic" wrote in message
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I am looking for a place to get some nice chunks of petrified wood.

Anyone
know of any sources?


Besides the LFS (who charges an arm & both legs ;~) nope. Note that
petrified wood is heavily calcified rock, and will cause your gH/kH to
increase (something not always desirable in planted tanks). Just an FYI.

NetMax


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Old November 9th 03, 02:59 AM
Robert Flory
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"NetMax" wrote in message
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"Benthic" wrote in message
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I am looking for a place to get some nice chunks of petrified wood.

Anyone
know of any sources?


Besides the LFS (who charges an arm & both legs ;~) nope. Note that
petrified wood is heavily calcified rock, and will cause your gH/kH to
increase (something not always desirable in planted tanks). Just an FYI.

NetMax




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Old November 9th 03, 03:00 AM
Robert Flory
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slipped.....

Much petrified wood is mostly, silica. Check it with acid.

Bob

"NetMax" wrote in message
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"Benthic" wrote in message
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I am looking for a place to get some nice chunks of petrified wood.

Anyone
know of any sources?


Besides the LFS (who charges an arm & both legs ;~) nope. Note that
petrified wood is heavily calcified rock, and will cause your gH/kH to
increase (something not always desirable in planted tanks). Just an FYI.

NetMax




 




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