Zoo Med Mopani Wood Aquarium Decor

I think it's really pretty and perfect for my tank. It's chunky, looks nothing like the picture, but I don't really care, it's just a piece of wood for my tank. I .soaked it for a week before putting it into my tank, now my tank is yellow and white stuff is growing on it. Once again, I dont mind, I read that these are harmless and actually good for the tank so it's fun to see it happen and my tank getting more natural.

The wood piece I received was not what I imagined but it works great in my tank. You definitely just have to hope you get the design you want. It was the perfect size! I had to boil it for a few hours to get rid of some of the color and it has yet to stain my tank so I think it worked. I prefer the light side to show off in the tank because once it hits the water the color of the wood changes drastically.

I went to both my local chain stores to look for enrichment and aesthetic decor for my corn snakes enclosure. The largest they had was the medium, same as this size, and while the online price was the same as Chewy, they showed out of stock at my store. When I went into the store to see what they had they had available, this item was on the shelf for almost 4 times the price of Chewy. They would not price match even their own online price. I decided to take the gamble and purchase a couple online. You never know what you'll receive and if it will work with the aesthetic you're looking for. I am pleased with the sizes and shapes of the 2 I received. I'll eventually be permanently working them I went to both my local chain stores to look for enrichment and aesthetic decor for my corn snakes enclosure. The largest they had was the medium, same as this size, and while the online price was the same as Chewy, they showed out of stock at my store. When I went into the store to see what they had they had available, this item was on the shelf for almost 4 times the price of Chewy. They would not price match even their own online price. I decided to take the gamble and purchase a couple online. You never know what you'll receive and if it will work with the aesthetic you're looking for. I am pleased with the sizes and shapes of the 2 I received. I'll eventually be permanently working them into the background of my enclosure for stability and climbing enrichment. For now I have the heaviest wedged with heavy slate to keep from falling on him. He's a good size so the lighter one won't hurt him if it does get knocked over while he climbs on it. Very happy with my purchase and the price savings over my local shops. … more

The sizes and shapes are inconsistent, but that’s not an issue. Since they are not man-made, you can’t really control the size and shape of these pieces of NATURAL WOOD. I think some people have an issue understanding that. I give this product five stars… Rather my mice give this product five stars! I gave it to them as something natural to chew on and climb on. They absolutely love this and I will definitely be buying more once these are on their last leg.

Nice price for this wood. I soaked it for 3 days in boiling water to try to get rid of the color. It just keeps bleeding. I put it in my fish tank and now the water is changing color. It’s fine, it says it’s good for aquariums. Just don’t know if i like that.

Great sturdy pieces. Intricate shapes add a lot of interest to the tank. The fish love them! Awesome value for price! You should soak them in a bucket for a few days, changing out the water a few times a day, before adding to your aquarium (unless you like a dark water look) to remove most of the tannins.

Waited over a week for this to arrive. I knew it wouldn’t be exactly like the stock photo but the piece I received is just an ugly chunk of wood, no character to it, nothing for the fish to swim around or under. I’m going to try to make it work but it’s not what I was looking for.

I bought this back at the beginning of June. I put it in the tank and my tank was so dark. Then I read the instructions and realized I was supposed to bleed the wood by soaking it if I didn’t want the water that dark. It’s a month and a half later and it’s almost ready to use. And the small piece seems big to me? Little disappointed I had to bleed the wood so long.

I bought 3 of these on sale and I love all the pieces I got. I'm confused by all the complaints about tannins odd considering you're buying a piece of wood. I was honestly surprised how big these are for the price. A big stock pot is perfect for boiling them. My only concern is that one didn't sink when I put it in water but im hoping once it's been boiling for a bit it'll soak up water and stay at the bottom.

2 of the 3 pieces I got are very nice. The third isn't bad, it just isn't at all like what is pictured in the ad, and it is much flatter than the others. Overall I am happy, and all three will fit comfortably in my 40-gallon breeder tank.