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I have purchased a piece of driftwood with a slate bottom for my 29 gallon tank. How long will it need to soak before it stays submerged (Ive soaked it for about a week)?

April 26, 2017driftwood gallon piece Slate Soak stay submerged tank

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I have purchased a piece of driftwood with a slate bottom for my 29 gallon tank. How long will it need to soak before it stays submerged (Ive soaked it for about a week)?

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That depends on the density of the wood. It could take up to three months. We recommend simply weighting down the slate in the aquarium with larger heavy rocks until the wood sinks by itself.