Legni in acquario: preparazione, ammollo e bollitura | Ep. 3

🌿 Before entering an aquarium, driftwood needs to be understood. In this video I show you how I prepare driftwood before placing it in the tank: why it’s important to do so, what happens during boiling or soaking, and how to deal with pieces that are too large for a pot. We talk about tannins, sinking, waiting times, and how to recognize driftwood that is suitable for an aquarium… as well as which ones are best avoided. It’s a simple, slow gesture that helps not only the tank, but also our ability to observe and better understand the natural materials we use. 🌊 In this video you’ll find: Why I always prepare driftwood before placing it in an aquarium Boiling vs soaking: differences and when to use each method Large pieces of driftwood: how to prepare them without a pot How to tell if a piece of driftwood is suitable or not The right timing and the value of waiting ⏱️ Chapters 00:00 Introduction – the role of driftwood in aquariums 00:48 Why prepare driftwood 01:39 The driftwood I chose 02:39 Boiling: how and when to do it 03:47 Large driftwood: how to prepare it 06:23 Driftwood collected in nature: precautions 07:56 Driftwood safe for aquariums 08:15 Driftwood to absolutely avoid 08:48 Natural driftwood to be careful with 09:24 How to tell if driftwood is suitable for an aquarium 10:14 Outro 🪵 A natural aquarium starts here too: from the time we dedicate to what we place inside it. If you have questions, experiences, or ideas to share, leave them in the comments 👇 Thank you for sharing this slow moment with me.