Zoo Med Mopani Wood Aquarium Decor

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!

here's the thing. Mopani wood releases tannins which will make your tea colored. There's nothing harmful about this water your betta actually loves the darker tea water. If you don't want brown water you have to soak/boil for at least a month. This product does that and that's what it's for. If you don't know about mopani wood and it's tannins then you shouldn't purchase it before doing some research. Again, it will brown your water but it's releasing good tannins, boil it and put in the work or deal with tea colored water. I love Mopani wood and my bettas love the tea colored water. each has one in the tanks. it's great for your betta.

I soaked the wood for a week before adding it to my tank. It looked great! Then overnight the water changed from colorless to yellow/brown. So I took it out and soaked it another week. Put it back in, same thing. It's now been soaking in a bucket in my backyard for two weeks with water changes (first the next day, then two days later, then three days later, etc.). Hopefully it stops leaking soon; my fish want somewhere to hide!

I think these need to quit being labeled aquarium decor, this is the only reason i got it for my AQUARIUM! i quickly scoured things i needed and did not read reviews. You would think it would not stain the water but it DOES! i believe they are only meant for reptile tanks. Stick to the fake logs and stumps i guess! Disappointing!

Soaked in water for 24 hrs and the dye is still messing with my water I have changed the water twice and it’s still a tea color I would like to get a refund please

My betta and ADF love it! It tinted the water. Which is what I wanted. I did boil for 15min before setting it inside so it won't tint too much. But overall I love the shape and everything.

If you would like your aquarium to look like it is filled with tea, this is the aquarium decor for you! I have soaked it, boiled it, and yelled at it but it continues to bleed brown. I have had to replace aquarium water twice and it still has a brown tint to it without the wood in the tank. An experience I won’t forget. Time, money and blood pressure meds all put to use on this one.

Perfect size, color and shape. We are very pleased with the Mopani piece you shipped. Thank you for providing quality in our box every time.

I should have done more research on driftwood types but I trusted this products description. That was a mistake. Upon further research I found that Mopani wood has some of the most tannins of all the types of driftwood. This is natural but I wish the product description made that more clear (pun intended) So my piece of wood has been boiling for 2 hours now. After first hour did a water change. Second water still is like dark maple syrup. You will have to devote sometime to soaking/priming this piece if you are bothered by tannins making your water brown - some people don’t mind but I really like my water clear. The piece itself is nice. I was hoping for something more cave like but I should have done more research on driftwood types but I trusted this products description. That was a mistake. Upon further research I found that Mopani wood has some of the most tannins of all the types of driftwood. This is natural but I wish the product description made that more clear (pun intended) So my piece of wood has been boiling for 2 hours now. After first hour did a water change. Second water still is like dark maple syrup. You will have to devote sometime to soaking/priming this piece if you are bothered by tannins making your water brown - some people don’t mind but I really like my water clear. The piece itself is nice. I was hoping for something more cave like but I think I can make this work with some rocks. It’s like playing driftwood roulette :) I got the small and it’s quite nice. … more

I ordered a medium because I read that the difference in size wasn’t much between medium and large and I was very pleased with the beautiful, intricate, and large piece I got. It says very clearly on the label that the tannins in the wood discolor water and that you need to soak it before adding it to the tank. I soaked it for an hour and have had no problems. My plecos, mollies, and blood parrot were immediately interested in it, and it looks great in my tank next to my shipwreck. Currently transitioning this my tank from they kitchey decor my husband preferred to a more natural, modern design and this piece is perfect. Can’t wait to order more