How to Fix Driftwood in an Aquarium

Driftwood can be an attractive addition to any fish tank, and if you are lucky enough to live near the water you may be able to find plenty of free driftwood just lying around. Securing that free driftwood in your home aquarium takes a little bit of imagination and some ingenuity, but the results will be well worth the effort.

Things You'll Need

  • Driftwood
  • Slate base
  • Stainless steel screw
  • Drill
  • Screwdriver
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Instructions

    • 1

      Drill a small hole in the bottom of the piece of driftwood. This hole will be used to secure the driftwood to a piece of slate or another solid base.

    • 2

      Drill the same size hole in your piece of slate. You can choose a small piece of slate if you want--just make sure it is large enough to attach the driftwood securely.

    • 3

      Insert a stainless steel screw into the hole you drilled in the slate base, then into the piece of driftwood. Be sure to use a stainless steel screw--other materials will quickly rust in the aquarium.

    • 4

      Tighten the screw with a screwdriver and make sure the driftwood is firmly attached to the slate base. The place the slate on the bottom of your aquarium and cover it with gravel so that only the driftwood is visible.