Bogwood is wood preserved in a bog due to anaerobic conditions. Usually bogwood is stained brown by organic matter (tannins) present in the bog.
Matt writes >semi of topic here, I'm stting up a new tank shorty, and was considering >putting some african rootwood/bogwood in, are there any special precautions >that need to be taken before placing it in the tank?
Bogwood: This is another essential factor that adds to the beauty of aquarium and it can last long time. Not only that, aquarium habitats need shelter and bogwood provides this.
Bogwood - Available from most good LFS. The real definition of bogwood is wood that has stood for years in an acidic peat bog and has consequently leached out its tannins and has acquired a dark colour.
Bogwood - Wood that has been preserved in a peat bog.
Brackish - Slightly salty water typical of river estuaries and lagoons. Some fish, e.g. archer-fish, gobies, and puffers require a brackish aquarium set-up to thrive.
Bogwood was the key element in our new aquascape. It was going to be used to create many "caves" and also to support the plants that would make it look more interesting.
Bogwood versus Driftwood by LittleHippyGirl in our Forum:
Bogwood and driftwood are the same thing. The only difference is that the first term is generally used in Europe, and the second in the US.
Bogwood and rock caves. Plants are up to you but won't be molested by the fish.
Compatibility ...
- Bogwood
- Driftwood - if you purchase driftwood from a store, make sure it is aquarium safe and not only for reptile use - also, never use driftwood from the ocean in a freshwater setup
Conclusion ...
Driftwood, bogwood, and plants will provide the appropriate shelter for Piranhas. Floating plants should be used to dim the lighting a bit, they don't like bright lights. Be cautious around your Piranha tank.
Dark rock or bogwood for refuges, preferably a sandy substrate. Very efficient filtration and good circulation.
Compatibility
Peaceful. Avoid overly competitive bottom-feeders.
After another month I saw a proven pair of adult convicts in a dealers tank , and decided to buy them but before he put them in the bag I noticed that they were guarding a piece of bogwood I told him to check the bogwood for eggs or fry, ...
I soon planted one side of the tank rather heavily (the side with the gravel) and introduced a fake bogwood branch that ran the length of the tank. I placed some smaller, foreground-height plants in the far corner of the sandy portion of the tank.
On the glass, on the plants, on the ornaments, on the bogwood, on the pump and on the filter. Now it's got to the stage where the snails almost outnumber the gravel! Snails are asexual. This means they reproduce without the need for a partner.
Natural plants, bogwood decorations with abundant lush growths of Java Moss and Java Ferns, providing caves and other nooks and crannies to inspire their inquisitive natures, are ideal, and if given an environment of this kind, they will prosper.
Tie roots to bogwood like Java fern. Don't bury the rhizome in the gravel. Can be grown emersed with fast-moving water. Ceratopteris (water sprite) Up to 20" (50cm) tall. Exists as rooted or floating specimens. Good fry shelter, shade plant.
Decorations like driftwood or bogwood can lower pH.
High nitrate levels lowers pH. Don't use high nitrate levels as a means of reducing pH. High nitrate levels are highly stressful to fish.
A riverine aquascape would be ideal; a substrate of fine smooth gravel with smooth rocks representing boulders, caves made from bogwood or rock, and subdued lighting partially achieved with floating plants.
" I looked and looked, but she wasn't hiding under the bogwood, or in the plants, she couldn't have escaped because the lid was still on, so I thought that perhaps something drastic had happened.
From the viewpoint of the aquarist the fish is peaceful, sociable with others of its own type, non-territorial, omnivorous, but appears to require bogwood, which it gradually gnaws away, as part of its diet.
The Firemouth likes a tank with a bottom of fine sand and hiding places among rocks and bogwood. Plants should be potted to cover the rooted area and an open swimming area is important, so don't clutter the tank too much more than needed.
Once home the 6 fish were placed into a 24x12x12" aquarium containing mature bogwood etc. I was of the opinion that the presence of the females would calm the aggressive nature of the male.
This should be kept to a minimum as rays need swimming space. Bogwood/planted bogwood are all good bits, I have a large piece in mine which they can happily swim under and over, rays love to play.
Great plant.. would be better if tied to rock or bogwood. Not planted.
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Actually this is not a true aquatic plant, but really a flood plant, meaning that it is used to being submerged for long periods. Expensive but strong and well loved by me.
Nanas should be tied to driftwood, bogwood or rocks so that it's rhizome and roots are not buried in the substrate.
Nanas are so hardy that they can take any water conditions you throw at them.
Nana Petite ...
Create hiding places among plants as well as among bogwood and rocks. These fishes require planted areas but have a bad tendency to sometimes eat plants.
Or alternatively a large piece of bogwood/driftwood can be bought, but tends to be rather expensive. Also please I can not stress enough, whether your ornaments are new or from the garden, wash them thoroughly in warm water, but do not use any soap! ...
Breeding Information: Quite easy. Condition the pair on live food. Will spawn on bogwood, broad leafed plants, and in upturned flowerpots.
Sexing Information: Males tend to have brighter colors and extended rays on the dorsal fin.
Filtering over peat moss is the method of choice. It is continuous and relatively easy to do. The use of bogwood to decorate the aquarium has a similar effect, although it's not as easy to maintain as using peat moss in the filter.
Artificial plants are recommended, as live plants will be regarded as food. Decorate with bogwood and rockwork to provide sufficient area for algae to grow on, as this species will browse algae-covered surfaces as a supplement to its diet.
Some bogwood should be included if possible. The Red Piranha is a nervous fish and is often shy when people approach its tank and may flee and hide. Some individuals will even lie flat on the ground if startled.
 See also: Fish, Water, Plants, Species, Aquarium
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