Pre - Soaking Wood

I bought some wood decoration at the aquatics shop.  I know I have to soak it, not sure if it is bog wood or something else.  It is too big to go in a bucket. (Odd, interesting shape)  can I soak it in my open water butt and then rinse it off or is that a big no no.


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I've also known people to soak wood in the bath