You should be fine adding the driftwood, but the two things I'd mention are tannins and fungus.
Most wood will leach tannins (some more than others) which can actually be very beneficial for your livestock (and *may* slightly lower your pH). The possible downside is that not everyone likes colored water, and purigen does a good job of removing them.
For the fungus, most driftwood will develop a white fungus on them for a few weeks which may sometimes blow around the tank for a bit. This is normal and will go away on its own. Some fish and invertebrates will eat the stuff up faster than it can grow, so you may not see it depending on your livestock.
One last thing is if the rock you are removing is not inert, it may have been contributing to the general hardness of your water. I doubt it's something you'll have to worry about, but just something worth mentioning.
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Most wood will leach tannins (some more than others) which can actually be very beneficial for your livestock (and *may* slightly lower your pH). The possible downside is that not everyone likes colored water, and purigen does a good job of removing them.
For the fungus, most driftwood will develop a white fungus on them for a few weeks which may sometimes blow around the tank for a bit. This is normal and will go away on its own. Some fish and invertebrates will eat the stuff up faster than it can grow, so you may not see it depending on your livestock.
One last thing is if the rock you are removing is not inert, it may have been contributing to the general hardness of your water. I doubt it's something you'll have to worry about, but just something worth mentioning.
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