Tank rearrangement with driftwood

I've just added some driftwood to my tank, and hope to post pics as soon as everyone settles down.  Lurch and Twitch seem really upset about my invasion into their territory, but Myst is curiously investigating it. 
I had to tie the driftwood to my rainbow rock (using fishing line) to keep it down in the gravel and not half-way up the tank, as it has no anchors or slate attached.  Any ideas how long it can take before the wood stays completely down on its own?  I refuse to buy the ones with slate attached, because I won't add metal (screws) or adhesive of any kind to my tank.  I'm paranoid about things like that.

Anyone have any input, I'd really appreciate it!

    S.

 

HI I use drift wood that I find down on the beach,after boiling it, I weight it down in a water butt in the back garden and it takes about a 4 weeks depending on what type of wood it is heres a bit that I soaked for a friend .

 

Boff I love that piece of wood!!!
SunnShadow if you use stainless steel it won't rust or hurt your tank in any way. So if we have to attach a piece of slate/rock to wood we use stainless steel screws.
Carol

 

Here are some "before and after" pics of my tank. Before, without the rainbow rock and no driftwood. After, with the driftwood and rock. It seemed kind of empty, since I have fewer fish, now it is more like aquatic decor in my living room, and the fish are the accents, not the main focus. Especially since you can't see many of them most of the time.
The last pic is one of Lurch (front) and the smaller, lighter Twitch resting on and behind the driftwood.

 

ooh, very nice job!!

 

hI sunnshadow .amazing what a few rocks and bits of wood can do for your tank..really looks a lot better with the wood..and your fish will love it..your tank still looked nice without it but what a difference. ..

 

Very nice!! I love rocks and wood in my aquariums and think you will also.
Carol

 

Amazing Tank, looks fantastic !!

 

Thank you all! The otos sure like the wood, and so do Lurch and Twitch. Once the wood is completely water-logged, I may try different positions with it, as it is very unusually shaped with lots of curves and bends. You really can't see the shape of it, since I had to lay it as flat as possible to attach it to the rock, though.
Again, thank you all for your kind remarks!

Sara

 

hI Sara,
where did you find your driftwood? or did you buy it? I really think it adds a cool touch to the tank!
Denise

 

I had originally bought it for our tarantulas cage, but was afraid she'd hurt herself if she fell off of it or if it fell on her somehow. I think it is a piece of mangrove? Not sure.
BTW, thanks!

Sara

 

wow! you have a tarantula! you sure must know a lot about all pets! glad you are a part of the Fishlore family!
Denise

 

wow! you have a tarantula! you sure must know a lot about all pets! glad you are a part of the Fishlore family!
Denise

I don't know "a lot"........ but I guess I know enough. maybe.
Tarantulas are easy to keep, and if you get a non-aggressive type, you can hold them, I guess. Unfortunately, ours is an aggressive one. She's a Blue Cobalt. I bought her a few years ago because I thought she was pretty. But I won't put my hand near her! If I can find pics of her I'll post them in the non-fish category.
(I'm glad to be here!)

Sara

 

Sara-

It is a lovely tank and I am sure that Myst is just as happy as a little "clam" in there. I love the shape of the wood and the plants and rock are very beautifully arranged. You are a real decorator. I didn't see Myst. I see he is still doing a good job dodging the camera. ;D

I think they are just gorgeous.

Rose

 

your tank is beautiful-- I love the white stones- - and the driftwood adds so much more character!! however-- I got the hebee geebees just thinking of your tarantula :-X Take Care-- LILA

 

I wish I lived near the beach. There is no driftwood in arizona.

 

How do you cure driftwood?

 

I choose wood that is not green and has time to dry out .Where I live the trees slide down the cliff exposing there roots and die then I pick the best looking bits and cut them off .I hope this is what you mean

 

Have a look at this thread I found on a forum .

 

Boff ... I LOVE your driftwood! That's the driftwood kind I've always wanted in my tank!

 

Ime very lucky there's loads of it where I live ,I love the roots of trees because they grow in the weirdest of ways and look so cool in tanks .I put a new peace in to try and cover a pipe that my clown loaches use but the picture is not that clear and does not do the wood any justice .boff

 

It looks GREAT!