Zoo Med Mopani Wood Aquarium Decor
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Bring a touch of nature to your aquarium with the Zoo Med Mopani Wood. Made of the hardest and densest woods available, it sinks immediately in aquariums and provides a gorgeous accent piece that not only looks great, but provides an enriching environment and hiding areas for your aquarium or terrarium pals. This hardwood has a smooth surface, textured detail, and unique mottled color to add interest and appeal to any enclosure. It’s an all-natural, exotic accessory that looks great on its own or with other plants, and complements any naturalistic look. Plus, it’s available in two sizes to meet your specific décor needs.
Key Benefits- Naturally grown hardwood features a smooth surface, textured detail, and unique mottled color.
- Exotic and all natural accent piece sinks in aquariums and looks great with other enclosure décor.
- Adds interest and appeal and makes for an enriching environment for aquarium or terrarium pals.
- Perfect accessory for aquariums or terrariums to complement any naturalistic look.
- It contains no artificial colors or synthetic resins and is available in two sizes to meet your needs.
Mopani Wood is a naturally grown product. Sizes are approximate.Small: 6-8 inchesMedium: 10-12 inches
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Item Number127756
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Aquarium TypeFreshwater, Saltwater
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Fish TypeTropical Freshwater, Betta, Cichlid, Goldfish, Marine Fish
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MaterialWood
All natural wood leaches tannins, which discolor water and reduce pH levels. To minimize this effect, soak wood in a separate container, and change water daily to remove excess tannins. The wood will be ready when the water color goes from dark brown to a very light. Adding extra carbon to your aquarium filter can help remove any remaining discoloration.
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Not what I expected
By Sillyfigbash on Dec 18, 2020
So when we got this item, it was/is fairly bizarre looking.....perhaps the one I got is just like that. I thought the price was fair, and was hoping for something that looked a little bit more like a "root system" rather than a huge piece of what almost looked like a chicken finger from a Chinese food restaurant! (Weird analogy, but that was what it looked like!) Plus the color was also kind of orange, although they do say to soak it a few days for a fish tank. I did for about a week. It ended up being too weird/thick for my little 5 gal fish tank. It is in my cellar now in a box. If you have a big space, it would probably be fine.
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Not as pictured
By Confusedpleco on Dec 21, 2020
So this was kinda confusing the picture of the product is an amazing sort of ball or knot of Driftwood what I got was a stick ...... a literally stick about two feet long and skinny and tapered to the end yes its a piece of Driftwood but its a skinny stick no knots no offshoot limbs no design i got a pointed stick . Im not pleased.
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Added for Hopes of a Pleco Sighting
By Shelly on Dec 30, 2020
Bought this in hopes of seeing my bristlenose pleco more, jury is still out on that... Soaked for 3 days for initial tannins to release then placed in the tank. Did a 15% water change after a week and the water looks back to normal color. Helps buffer due to the sand substrate in the tank. Darker than expected, but an interesting piece, nonetheless.
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Nice bit of enrichment
By Bailey on Oct 28, 2020
I got this for my fully grown Chinese Algae Eater. He's alone in the tank, so regularly adding in new items helps keep him active. The piece of wood I received had a small area that was hollowed out and he's darted into it many times! He looks up at me from a small hole and always blinks in surprise when I feed him. He's also often seen scooting around it with his sucker-mouth, just nomming away at it. The wood did make the water colored, even after I boiled it. But a quick water change got things fixed right up, and he seems to really enjoy it!
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Boil/Soak/Voila!
By GreatNeptune on Nov 23, 2020
I boiled my small piece for 2 hours, changing the water at the hour mark. I then soaked the piece in hot water overnight for around 10 hours. It has been in my tank for over a week and very little tannins have colored my water. I LOVE my driftwood!! Once I upgrade my other fish tank I plan on getting more. Helps soften the pH of your water too.
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should have gotten different kind of wood
By alove on Dec 14, 2020
Bought this and I boiled it for 2 hours regularly changing the water and I’m still getting brown water from it...I don’t know what else to do but throw it away
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Pleasantly surprised
By Scooter on Dec 4, 2020
It’s always nerve wracking ordering wood or other aquarium hard scapes sight unseen but I was extremely pleased when I opened my box of 4 medium pieces of mopani wood. 3 of the 4 were outstanding and the 4th was pretty darn impressive as well. I’d order again if the need arose.
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Great for bioactive terrariums!
By Lisa on Sep 27, 2020
Wanted decorative mopani wood and these unique pieces did not disappoint! Love the variety in the two pieces I ordered rather than getting two pieces that looked alike. My geckos enjoy digging new holes underneath them and climbing the wood as well, so it has brought enrichment to their lives and environment. Since I have a bioactive set up, my isopods also prefer it to the other wood types in the enclosure. Warp speed shipping and great price!
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More information should be stated
By Saya on Oct 29, 2020
Yes you can wash this to prevent the dirty water, but the listing should at least say that. The one I got is also 12 inches instead of 6-8 like I ordered, it doesn't fit in my nano tank the way I wanted.
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Turned tank brown and smelled
By Bennett on Dec 14, 2020
this log turned my entire tank a murky brown and eventually began to smell like the Cyprus swamps I grew up around in south Georgia. Trying to return.