American Persimmon wood

[silkcreek]

Is American Persimmon wood safe to use to make caves in an aquarium containing plecos and Venezuelan cories?

[bekateen]

Thanks for coming to PlanetCatfish to ask!

I still don't know about the wood, but there is a history of the fruit being unsafe. Take a look at these results from old forum posts:
https://www.planetcatfish.com/forum/sea ... mmon+-wood


Cheers, Eric

[bekateen]

I just talked to two botanists, one an aquarium keeper and the other not. Both said they were unaware of any concerns regarding Persimmon wood. They did add though that you should soak it well before adding to a tank.

Cheers, Eric

[fishingtested]

Is American Persimmon wood safe to use to make caves in an aquarium containing plecos and Venezuelan cories?

Hi, I have been using it for my aquarium for almost 2 years now and have had no problems. American Redwood is not known to be toxic to fish. It is used in some woodworking applications and as long as the wood is not treated (not stained, painted or sealed with chemicals) it will not be dangerous to your aquarium inhabitants. As the admin said, it is also a good idea to soak the wood before use.