Putting wood into the tank

[T-J]

So here’s an odd question: is it ok to temporarily place a wood dowel into a tank?
I 3D printed a holder for my Seneye so I can take PAR measurements. The holder requires a rod as a handle and the only one that I found that was the correct size is a wooden dowel. Any issues with having it in the tank for probably less than 30 minutes?

 

[T-J]

Here’s the holder I made.

 

[lapin]

nope, if its just wood its fine

 

[Cory]

The only thing is it might leach tannic acid abd make the water slightly brown. But carbon will remove it. Possibly any sap might spur some bacterial growth. I wouldnt worry.

 

[HB AL]

For thirty minutes only I wouldn’t give it a thought unless the wood was just treated with some type of chemical.

 

[me & my baby]

I printed the same one . 1/2” pvc fits it