I have never cleaned my wood or my rocks either and I have never had a problem this is how we beautify our aquariums and not going broke in the process and we always find some of the most beautiful pieces ever good job.
I have to echo some of the other followers here. I would like to see more of these videos. For me it has always been the hunt. Antiques, moose, deer, fossils fish, always the hunt. I used to live near a place that I could boat to in the Spring and collect fossils. I need to go back because I would love to have fossils in a tank. My Son still has a complete Starfish, we used to have a lot of big shells etc. But when my wife left me she even took those. Just a fun video, thank you!
Luckily I live in Oregon. We have some of the best rocks. Huge chunks of green, red, yellow and black jasper. Columnar basalt, miles of obsidian, more Agates than you could shake a stick at. I've been cleaning my rocks in hydrochloric acid followed by a few months of a water soak. Various minerals create the great colors (copper creates green usually, other minerals create other colors) and I want to make sure there is no "water soluble mineral content" left. Haven't had a problem so far. Nice vid.
I went there when I was in Washington in June. What an awesome place! The glacier was huge when I was there, and there weren't any caves yet. Thanks for sharing Bob.
I use broken up asphalt I find around town for my substrate and wood that I pull out of an urban creek in my tanks. I don't clean any of it. Never had a problem its totally fine.
This is so fun to watch.. something different. I might be going to the Upper Penninsula of Michigan in early sept.. so I will be looking for scaping materials as well!
I really enjoyed this. I'm getting back into the hobby after taking a break for about fifteen years and am checking out some stuff online and happened upon this. You live in such a cool area, thanks for sharing your hike and showing us the stuff you were able to find! Makes me even more excited to get back into keeping fish.
Glad to see other people doing the footwork for their rocks and wood. I get some crazy looks hauling packs full of rocks and sticks down out of these mountains sometimes. Fewer from rockhounds.
Wow nice adventure! I only have swamp area to "hike" lol murder needles EVERYWHERE! I love this view! Never knew how beautiful the places you hike look. I'd be there every weekend.
From the Snowy Mountains Australia, i have never cleaned my hardscape from nature either... have had no problems. All i do is scrub off loose bits but that's about it.
Do you just pick any nice looking piece of wood or rocks? Are there any types of hardscape that you shouldn't use in the aquarium? I live in Minnesota, so I dont know what us safe to use.
Super cool! The landscape in the mountains there is gorgeous. I've thinking about doing a video like this too. Can't wait to see you use these rocks and wood in your tanks!
Omg i am so in love with ever bit of this!!! Where are you? AMAZING!!! also I must say if you have one ... Your significant other is one absolutley lucky one!!!
Ya, well I'ver got the flat ground of Chicagoland to look at when I eat lunch. Haha Awesome video - I so wish I could stroll into the mountains and eat lunch. Ice caves would be nice this time of year too. : -)
Bob, thank you soooo much for this video. Loved seeing ya outta the house and all up in those gorgeous mountains. I forget how different the mountains are in the Pacific Northwest compared to the Colorado Rockies I gaze at every day. So different. Your hiking trails just miiiiiight be a lil more gorgeous than mine. (; wish we could trade mountains from time to time!
Cool video That's great you can go to such a beautiful place to collect stuff for your tanks.I live in Miami we don't have those awesome mountains or snow/Ice. Good stuff thanks
Hi, Bob- I’m wondering if I can place marine driftwood into a freshwater aquarium. I imagine it needs to be treated somehow. Looks like we’re neighbors. We have many sources of marine hardscaping materials. Have you used these in any of your tanks? Love your videos, btw!
I have not used driftwood from the sea. I feel like it would take forever to water log and sink. Also, its illegal to collect driftwood off the beach in WA state. Not that anyone cares, just make sure the coast is clear if you decide to take any =P
@@botanist333 Honestly people do care here in Washington and Oregon. I'd avoid collecting driftwood, unless you want to get the stink eye from other hikers. I'm from the hiking community here in the PNW, and that kind of stuff is a pretty big no-no. Especially among driftwood on the coast, as that stuff takes longer to replenish itself from nature than downed wood up in the mountains. There's a set of guidelines that people adhere to called Leave No Trace ethics when out in the wilderness. Keep it to small stuff, or none at all if the area is highly trafficked and/or sensitive. I'd say it is "alright" if it is in an area that isn't so sensitive (such as alpine and subalpine environments), protected designated wilderness areas and national parks (especially national parks-never ever do that there), and coastlines. The general rule of thumb in wilderness areas is grab wood for fire no thicker than your wrist. Keep in mind that much of the northern portion of Washington's coastline is part of the Olympic National Park, and removing ANY kind of natural hardscape, plant, etc., is highly prohibited and can get you a massive fine. National Forests are more lenient, but if it is in a designated wilderness area or protected scenic area, state park, etc., I'd also try to avoid bringing anything wider than your wrist, as larger pieces of wood take longer to replenish....especially when the area is very popular and campers pick the forest clean of downed wood.
What an amazing loction to go out and collect , wish i had somewhere like that near me in the UK but you may say unfortunately for that sort of stuff i like in a seaside city
So could the wood I find in my local lake carry anything bad for my aquarium? Would you recommend boiling or would I be okay just adding it to the aquarium?
I got a chuckle when you just threw them in the tub, in the beginning it sounded like you have a process to clean them. It looks beautiful there I think its time to move ;D
My friends make fun of me when I collect stuff at the lake but tbh finding it your own and not having to spend any money on it is wayyy better
+Honor Scott I always get strange looks when I carry wood off the mountain lol
It's all about the hunt right? I love it. I found a 600lb fossil, a bit big for my tank LOL
@@SteenfottAquatics so true
@@SteenfottAquatics I was catching minnnows with my net and people kept looking at me
I literally have no friends in the hobby 😂 mine all think Im weird for it too. Except my brother. Hes been keeping fish for 25 years
I have never cleaned my wood or my rocks either and I have never had a problem this is how we beautify our aquariums and not going broke in the process and we always find some of the most beautiful pieces ever good job.
Once a while, it is good to give us a breath of fresh air outside instead of just indoor stuff.
Beautiful place to go hunting for rocks and wood, ice caves are epic!
Pls do more of these type of videos!
Bob you are lucky to live in such a beautiful area
Yea i love it here =)
@@SteenfottAquatics where is it? north west?
Looks like home. ❤️
The fireweed reminds me of Alaska
next week on Bob vs wild, Bob wrestles a black bear for the last piece of apple pie
I'd win then throw the pie in the bears face.
🤠
Neature nuggets, that's neat.
LOVE this! It’s my life. ✌🏻
One of my favorite spots.
I have to echo some of the other followers here. I would like to see more of these videos. For me it has always been the hunt. Antiques, moose, deer, fossils fish, always the hunt.
I used to live near a place that I could boat to in the Spring and collect fossils. I need to go back because I would love to have fossils in a tank. My Son still has a complete Starfish, we used to have a lot of big shells etc. But when my wife left me she even took those.
Just a fun video, thank you!
Awesome location! ❤️🇦🇺
Thanks f9r bringing us alomg.. ❤
Luckily I live in Oregon. We have some of the best rocks. Huge chunks of green, red, yellow and black jasper. Columnar basalt, miles of obsidian, more Agates than you could shake a stick at. I've been cleaning my rocks in hydrochloric acid followed by a few months of a water soak. Various minerals create the great colors (copper creates green usually, other minerals create other colors) and I want to make sure there is no "water soluble mineral content" left. Haven't had a problem so far. Nice vid.
This was a fun video to watch. Nice to see your natural collection, and 'cleaning' methods. Agree with the others: friggin beautiful up there.
Glad you enjoyed it =)
I went there when I was in Washington in June. What an awesome place! The glacier was huge when I was there, and there weren't any caves yet. Thanks for sharing Bob.
I think I saw a 'squatch
Simply Betta was it me?
So beautiful out there! Looked like fun!
I use broken up asphalt I find around town for my substrate and wood that I pull out of an urban creek in my tanks. I don't clean any of it. Never had a problem its totally fine.
LOL
Thanks Bob I have a guppy tub full of rocks and driftwood on my deck. The birds and bees love it
Wow, beautiful. Thanks for taking me along.
Love that you think about your dog!
Always thinking about her =)
This is so fun to watch.. something different. I might be going to the Upper Penninsula of Michigan in early sept.. so I will be looking for scaping materials as well!
Yay! I love the UP! Leave some wood for me, please. :)
Beautiful tour Bob, thanks for taking us along in the gorgeous countryside.
I really enjoyed this. I'm getting back into the hobby after taking a break for about fifteen years and am checking out some stuff online and happened upon this. You live in such a cool area, thanks for sharing your hike and showing us the stuff you were able to find! Makes me even more excited to get back into keeping fish.
One of my favorites of all your videos. Ice in August...I wish we had that in SW Oklahoma. Excuse me while I go take a nap in the freezer.
That was really a cool walk a a very beautiful place. Thanks for taking us along with you.
i bet this guys a lot of fun to hang with
I always have fun when i hang out with me.
Glad to see other people doing the footwork for their rocks and wood. I get some crazy looks hauling packs full of rocks and sticks down out of these mountains sometimes. Fewer from rockhounds.
Yea, when i hauled down that 4 foot piece i got all kinds of strange looks lol
It's worse when you're 5'4" and look like a reverse sherpa, lol
Great vid thanks Bob. Suggestions on how to handle hardscape from not so pure of source? Boiling? Thanks!
Boil wood, never boil rocks, they can explode =O I just clean rocks with hydrogen peroxide
Wow nice adventure! I only have swamp area to "hike" lol murder needles EVERYWHERE! I love this view! Never knew how beautiful the places you hike look. I'd be there every weekend.
Thats why i quit Saturday live streams =D
Interesting way to collect aquascraping materials, with the bonus of a workout. 👍
It's so beautiful there! Reminds me of when I lived in idaho!
gods country brother... your a lucky man to live in such a beautiful place!...
What a stunningly beautiful place to go hiking
Always a great time =)
I love nature. I live in the woods.Do more like this.
It was a lot of fun =)
Most of my aquarium needs I have found out in nature 👍 sand, pants , rocks ..fish ?🤷
Well just my little bullhead lol
Nice video! Something different than usual :) enjoyed it!
Glad you enjoyed it =)
Beautiful views! I wish I had a trail like that near me!
Fantastic topic, Bob! Thanks as always for the great, useful info!
Those Ice Caves are awesome looking I've never seen anything like that before. Loved the video very informative
Wow I never know that I can take wood peaces like these from the wild
That is an absolutely beautiful area!!
From the Snowy Mountains Australia, i have never cleaned my hardscape from nature either... have had no problems. All i do is scrub off loose bits but that's about it.
This is a gem!
Thought I was the only crazy one bushwhacking creeks and loading my pack up with wood. Thanks for posting! =)
What a stunning place
Cool video. Always like nature walks. It was nice of you to bring us along.
Makes me wanna go hike n search right now. Good video
Awesome hike and great vid. Love the scenery.👍👍👍
Do you just pick any nice looking piece of wood or rocks? Are there any types of hardscape that you shouldn't use in the aquarium? I live in Minnesota, so I dont know what us safe to use.
Most wood without bark and sap is ok. But i also collect way up in the mountain where there are no pollutants.
Many rocks will influence your water parameters so be careful
I really enjoyed the scenery. Thanks 💚
Cecelia Odle Thanks for watching :)
Nice video! You had that Les Stroud shot going on. Personally, I'd love to see more videos like this.
The Fish Factory haha hoping someone would catch that. Only reason I did it. Love Les Stroud
That was great with beautiful scenery.
Super cool! The landscape in the mountains there is gorgeous. I've thinking about doing a video like this too. Can't wait to see you use these rocks and wood in your tanks!
Thank you for taking us along on your hike and gathering trip !! Loved it :-)
This was a really fun episode and I'd like seeing more adventures like this
Great video. Absolutely beautiful there!
Great video Bob, the wife and I get our hard scape the same way, although the view isn't nearly that spectacular.
Thanks Brian, glad you enjoyed it =)
My 2 year old granddaughter and I hit the Nisqually today rock collecting.
another good spot =)
Awesome! I am going to have to go out to rivers around here and see if I find anything for my aquariums! Thanks for the video!
Awesome views!! Crazy that there's so much ice when it's so hot out
Great video, Bob! Already got my location picked out for my own collecting trip this summer!
Omg i am so in love with ever bit of this!!! Where are you? AMAZING!!! also I must say if you have one ... Your significant other is one absolutley lucky one!!!
Mother nature is my significant other =)
Wow that was a great video. Great scenery!
awesome video bob!
That's it! You are cleaning wood that way for the last time! I challenge you to a duel in two weeks!
This was awesome. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for the break...... enjoyed your video
Great and unique video. Thanks for sharing!
Ya, well I'ver got the flat ground of Chicagoland to look at when I eat lunch. Haha Awesome video - I so wish I could stroll into the mountains and eat lunch. Ice caves would be nice this time of year too. : -)
Great video! More of these please
I wish my country is that beautiful and has that much good aquascape supplies :O
Bob, thank you soooo much for this video. Loved seeing ya outta the house and all up in those gorgeous mountains. I forget how different the mountains are in the Pacific Northwest compared to the Colorado Rockies I gaze at every day. So different. Your hiking trails just miiiiiight be a lil more gorgeous than mine. (; wish we could trade mountains from time to time!
love this type of video you should do more like this
Thanks it was a ton of fun =)
Damn I'm so jealous of where you live. That is a beautiful place. Where I live in Sweden there's nothing like it. You're very lucky!
I go walking all the time in various places, I've never thought to do this.... next time though! 😁
Great stuff 😊that beard gives me wolverine flashbacks🤣
I loved the virtual hike along! I wish you would have caught that snake, he was pretty!
Cool video That's great you can go to such a beautiful place to collect stuff for your tanks.I live in Miami we don't have those awesome mountains or snow/Ice. Good stuff thanks
Love this video! If you hiked like that here in Texas you would be dealing with poison ivy now lol
Jadren Aquatics luckily none of that where I go lol
Loved this video. Great nature looks amazing. 😃
He doesn't clean his hardscape :0
Hi, Bob- I’m wondering if I can place marine driftwood into a freshwater aquarium. I imagine it needs to be treated somehow. Looks like we’re neighbors. We have many sources of marine hardscaping materials. Have you used these in any of your tanks? Love your videos, btw!
I have not used driftwood from the sea. I feel like it would take forever to water log and sink. Also, its illegal to collect driftwood off the beach in WA state. Not that anyone cares, just make sure the coast is clear if you decide to take any =P
Wow! I didn’t know that. Thanks for letting me know.
@@botanist333 Honestly people do care here in Washington and Oregon. I'd avoid collecting driftwood, unless you want to get the stink eye from other hikers. I'm from the hiking community here in the PNW, and that kind of stuff is a pretty big no-no. Especially among driftwood on the coast, as that stuff takes longer to replenish itself from nature than downed wood up in the mountains. There's a set of guidelines that people adhere to called Leave No Trace ethics when out in the wilderness. Keep it to small stuff, or none at all if the area is highly trafficked and/or sensitive.
I'd say it is "alright" if it is in an area that isn't so sensitive (such as alpine and subalpine environments), protected designated wilderness areas and national parks (especially national parks-never ever do that there), and coastlines. The general rule of thumb in wilderness areas is grab wood for fire no thicker than your wrist.
Keep in mind that much of the northern portion of Washington's coastline is part of the Olympic National Park, and removing ANY kind of natural hardscape, plant, etc., is highly prohibited and can get you a massive fine. National Forests are more lenient, but if it is in a designated wilderness area or protected scenic area, state park, etc., I'd also try to avoid bringing anything wider than your wrist, as larger pieces of wood take longer to replenish....especially when the area is very popular and campers pick the forest clean of downed wood.
awesome!
great vlog champ, thank you for sharing =)
Great video as always bob 👍
You got to let me know next time you go up love that area
Stunning
try muriatic acid on the rocks. diluted. can strip surface layer and expose great colors.
Steenfott Aquatics Can u use any type of wood because we cut down a dryed up tree on my backyard and there's a lot of good looking pieces?
If no sap, no bark, id try it out. Maybe boil it first
Steenfott Aquatics Great👍thanks Bob.
Beautiful landscape! Where was that?
Awesome video, Bob! Can I ask where in washington you were hiking? Seems like a really nice walk.
+The Turtle Girl the name of the hike is "Big Four Ice Caves"
Beautiful place
What an amazing loction to go out and collect , wish i had somewhere like that near me in the UK but you may say unfortunately for that sort of stuff i like in a seaside city
So could the wood I find in my local lake carry anything bad for my aquarium? Would you recommend boiling or would I be okay just adding it to the aquarium?
Loved this video!
great video, i get my hardscape the same way.
Not even sweating lol. It isnt hot! Anyways, great video!
I got a chuckle when you just threw them in the tub, in the beginning it sounded like you have a process to clean them. It looks beautiful there I think its time to move ;D
That's why ya shouldn't ask questions before the end of the video 😂😂😂😂😂👍