found on my property in northern california cleaned with water only untreated and unfinished wood in natural state

If you are planning to use your manzanita piece in a tank, whether aquarium, vivarium, or paludarium,here are some things to keep in mind

Sanitization

Although we clean each branch prior to shipping, we do not pre-boil or otherwise sanitize the wood. We can't control what might happen to the piece during transit, and don't want to make claims we can't guarantee. If you are concerned about introducing driftwood into your tank, it is best to first boil or bake it. We suggest you boil the piece fully submerged for at least 20 minutes, or bake it in an oven at roughly 200 degrees for 25-30 minutes.

Our larger pieces might not fit in your pots/pans or oven; you can place your piece in a bathtub and carefully pour very hot/ boiling water over it to achieve a similar cleansing effect.

Sinking (Aquariums)

Manzanita is known for being able to self-sink or stay submerged on

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