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The Curious Bag
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<h4 class="dechead">On One Hand: Real Dristwood Will Make Your Water Too Acidic
A reef aquarium features saltwater with live corals. Maintaining consistent water quality is key with any saltwater aquarium and, while properly treated driftwood is excellent for freshwater tanks, it can affect the pH balance of a saltwater tank and make it too acidic.
On the Other: Consider Manmade Driftwood
The saltwater in a reef aquarium can dissolve some materials, but there are a number of artificial decorations--including driftwood--made especially for saltwater aquariums. Be sure to check packaging for saltwater compatibility before adding artificial driftwood or any other decoration to your reef aquarium.
Bottom Line
Real driftwood should not be added to a reef aquarium under any circumstances. When decorating your tank, consider options that are specifically designed to be safe in saltwater.
Source:
Rate My Fishtank: Aquarium Decorations
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