Cleaning beach items?

[C8lyn]

Hi all

I picked up a tiny piece of driftwood that looks like a miniature tree and a barnacle shell from the edge of the water at the beach.
Has anyone got any advice on what I should do with them so I can add them to a tank? I like the barnacle for my bumblebee gobys and the little tree is just cute.
I've given them a bit of a boil and soak but am unsure if there's anything else I should do.
Suggestions apprectiated.

Caitlyn

 

[macvsog23]

Going in a brackish tank? just wash it?

 

[C8lyn]

Freshwater tropical. Not brackish.

 

[macvsog23]

Bumble Bee gobies are a brackish fish so i would check out a few pointers for improving the conditions this will result in a longer life and far more splendid colours.
If you have soft water fish in the tank I would say don’t put the wood in the tank

 

[bigbird]

Hi,

I partly also use wood found on the beach. I place this in a large barrel of freshwater treated and leave for 3 weeks. So far never had a prob with tis. cheers jk :thumbup:

 

[C8lyn]

Thanks guys. I'll do a bit more reading on my bumblebee gobys too. They've been in there for a long time with no problems but if I can improve in any way I will