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Discussion in 'Aquarium Equipment & Decor' started by Leslie, Jun 10, 2011.

  1. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    well, this is just my luck!! I tried to bake my 50$$ driftwood, and well, It cought on fire!! Of course thats my luck!!! any way to save it??
     
    Leslie, Jun 10, 2011
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    MOD_Dawn Active Member

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    oh my! Your lucky you didn't burn the house down. (that's why I'm afraid to bake driftwood or substrate for that matter).

    Umm..you could try sanding (sand paper/sander) it down (removing all the burnt stuff)..then I'd do the plain bleach-rinse-soak in prime treated water-then airdry and sniff test.
     
    MOD_Dawn, Jun 10, 2011
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  3. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    only reason i want to save it is cause it cost so much!
     
    Leslie, Jun 10, 2011
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    Any way you can post a picture of it? I'm curious to see how bad it looks...
     
    Alleycat, Jun 11, 2011
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  5. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    I will post pictures when I go to the library. The internet here takes to long to upload pictures.
     
    Leslie, Jun 11, 2011
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    Anthony Active Member

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    Baking it is a waste IMO, especially if you purchased it from a pet store. Soaking it is all it needs.
     
    Anthony, Jun 13, 2011
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    You could have it sand blasted to remove the chared bits. It will leave the wood pretty smooth. Only problem unless you or you have a buddy who can do it, it would be cheaper to just buy another piece of wood.
     
    fllszbrnc, Jun 14, 2011
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  8. Leslie

    Leslie Thread Starter New Member

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    I am not buying new wood, I paid way to much for it to begin with.
     
    Leslie, Jun 17, 2011
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