I know a lot of people will say that I could introduce pests etc, but when I collect the wood, its all dried up and washed on the shores or banks of the lakes, rivers etc.
I have not heard of anyone boiling driftwood in salt water. I know that a lot of people boil in plain water to help it sink and to try and leech tannins out before putting in a tank. Most of the driftwood I've used in my tanks has been "wild collected" and to be honest all I've ever done is wash it really good, I usually just use my hose outside and a scrub brush. I know a lot of people will say that I could introduce pests etc, but when I collect the wood, its all dried up and washed on the shores or banks of the lakes, rivers etc. The stuff that I have bought in a store, I have done just the same thing, rinse it off, and put in my tank. If it floats, I either let it float until it becomes water logged or use a couple larger rocks to hold down.