Aquatic Arts 1 Small Piece of Spider Wood aka Azalea Natural Aquarium Driftwood, 6-9″
Product Description
Driftwood is an essential component for decorating a naturalistic aquarium. Spider Wood Driftwood is an excellent choice for aquascaping. This type of driftwood is highly variable, but it always has a very complex appearance. While many retailers sell artificial pieces of simulated driftwood, our pieces are REAL Spider Wood! We are pleased to be able to offer pieces of all sizes to fit the smallest to largest aquariums. In addition to providing dramatic, natural scenery in the aquarium, driftwood plays in an important role in the wellbeing of any aquatic environment. It provides shelter for aquarium animals and it can serve as an anchor for plants such as Java Fern, Anubias, and Java Moss or other mosses. Each Spider Wood Driftwood piece is unique and will make an attractive addition to any freshwater aquarium! All of our aquarium driftwoods and rocks are treated for aquarium use after simple rinsing. Some driftwoods can initially release tannins in the water, although Spider Wood is among the least likely to do this. Tannins are not necessarily harmful to aquarium plants and animals, but they will lower the pH of aquarium water. To reduce the release of tannins, simply boil the driftwood for a few minutes (or longer for larger pieces). If desired, driftwood can be boiled repeatedly until the boiling water does not tan at all in order to completely remove tannins before aquarium use. Otherwise, this driftwood will stop releasing tannins over time with regular aquarium water changes and maintenance. It may float initially when placed in the aquarium, but it will sink within a few days once it becomes soaked with water, or it will soak immediately when attached to a relatively heavy rock.
Price: $26.06
- Spider wood is known for its intriguing shape and wild looking branches that resemble spider legs
- You will receive a piece similar to these images which display various shapes this wood can take
- This driftwood is 100 percent real and a great way to add natural beauty to any freshwater aquarium
- Provides shelter for aquarium animals, making them feel safer and more comfortable in your aquarium
- Ready for aquarium use after a simple rinsing; an optional boiling may help it sink more quickly
Flowers and driftwood
Don’t ask me what the flowers are, I have no idea. I think someone gave them to me as a cutting and it’s managed to survive, so that’s all that’s important. Many years ago, I had plans for turning that piece of driftwood into a stand for a coffee table.. even had it sandblasted in preparation, but never quite got round to it… so here it sits
By Kiwilad on 2008-11-15 12:04:09