Weighing down drift wood

[Harleyrider5]

I have a large peice of drift wood that floats. I was thinking of attaching a rock to the bottom to weight it down then cover the rock with gravel. I dont want to use srews/bolts/nails due to rusting issues. What are other ways I can attach them together?

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[jonclark96]

I've used a piece of slate and a stainless steel screw successfully. I pulled one piece out of a tank a few months ago that had been in the tank for over a year. The screw still looked good as new.

Another option would be to use fishing line to tie the slate to the driftwood. A masonry bit and a hammer drill will make quick work of drilling a hole in slate.

 

[cichlidaddicted]

I have had success with fishing line or even zip ties if its temporary while if absorbs water.


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[AquaStudent]

Use a rock and attach it with either fishing line or a rubber band. In a few weeks the driftwood should be soaked through and will stay submerged on its own.

If you use a rubber band you may have striping in algae growth but that goes away after a few weeks. For me rubber bands are easier to attach than fishing line.

 

[dogofwar]

I just let it float until it sinks

Matt

 

[frankoq]

I just let it float until it sinks

Matt

I tried that and it was taking forever.
So, slate and stainless steel screws did it.

 

[HoleyRockofTex]

I've used a piece of slate and a stainless steel screw successfully. I pulled one piece out of a tank a few months ago that had been in the tank for over a year. The screw still looked good as new.

Another option would be to use fishing line to tie the slate to the driftwood. A masonry bit and a hammer drill will make quick work of drilling a hole in slate.

this is my preferred method as well.

 

[Localzoo]

Depending in size you can drill and silicone a large rock inside it? If too big to boil you can try to fit it into something large enough and steam it or just top of with hot/boiling water while changing it out every time it cools down warning (this can be a lot of wrk)


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