{"product_id":"spider-wood","title":"Spider Wood","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaticMotiv\u003c\/strong\u003e Spider wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"29\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eSpider wood\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eis a natural driftwood used in aquascaping to create stunning, branchy, root-like structures. It gets its name because its thin, twisted branches resemble spider legs. It’s a favorite among aquascapers for building \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"264\" data-start=\"245\"\u003eminiature trees\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"282\" data-start=\"266\"\u003eroot systems\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, or \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"309\" data-start=\"287\"\u003ewild jungle scapes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"72\" data-start=\"0\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"74\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"99\" data-start=\"78\"\u003eKey features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"212\" data-start=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"212\" data-start=\"102\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"126\" data-start=\"102\"\u003eHardwood\u003cspan\u003e: \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003eIt’s extremely dense and strong, which makes it durable and long-lasting in water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"418\" data-start=\"340\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"418\" data-start=\"342\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"362\" data-start=\"342\"\u003eBotanical Origin\u003c\/strong\u003e: Typically comes from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"393\" data-start=\"385\"\u003eAzalea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-end=\"411\" data-start=\"397\"\u003eRhododendron\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eroots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"501\" data-start=\"419\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"501\" data-start=\"421\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"435\" data-start=\"421\"\u003eAppearance\u003c\/strong\u003e: Light-colored, wiry, and branchy with lots of fine, twisty arms - great for creating depth and detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"100\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"431\" data-start=\"291\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"431\" data-start=\"293\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"312\" data-start=\"293\"\u003eMinimal Tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e: Unlike driftwoods like Malaysian or Mopani, it releases very little tannin, so your water won’t go super tea-colored.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"715\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"780\" data-start=\"717\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"738\" data-start=\"717\"\u003eHighly Decorative\u003c\/strong\u003e: Makes scapes look intricate and natural.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"781\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"854\" data-start=\"783\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"808\" data-start=\"783\"\u003eShrimp \u0026amp; Fish Friendly\u003c\/strong\u003e: Lots of little nooks to explore and hide in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"951\" data-start=\"855\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"951\" data-start=\"857\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"878\" data-start=\"857\"\u003eGood for Planting\u003c\/strong\u003e: Perfect for tying moss, Bucephalandra, Anubias, and other small plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1044\" data-start=\"952\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1044\" data-start=\"954\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"978\" data-start=\"954\"\u003eNatural Habitat Vibe\u003c\/strong\u003e: Mimics roots and submerged wood you'd find in rivers or streams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"432\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"534\" data-start=\"434\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"456\" data-start=\"434\"\u003eSafe for Aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e: It's non-toxic and safe for fish, shrimp, and plants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"536\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"574\" data-start=\"540\"\u003eHow to prepare Spider wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost Spider Wood wood is ready for your tank but we still recommend some preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"205\" data-start=\"178\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"205\" data-start=\"182\"\u003e1. Rinse Thoroughly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"372\" data-start=\"206\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"250\" data-start=\"206\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"250\" data-start=\"208\"\u003eRinse the spider wood under\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"249\" data-start=\"236\"\u003ehot water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"320\" data-start=\"251\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"320\" data-start=\"253\"\u003eUse a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"274\" data-start=\"259\"\u003eclean brush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto scrub off any dirt, dust, or loose debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"372\" data-start=\"321\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"372\" data-start=\"323\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"354\" data-start=\"323\"\u003eDon’t use soap or chemicals\u003c\/strong\u003e—only clean water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"379\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"403\" data-start=\"383\"\u003e2. Soak the Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"462\" data-start=\"404\"\u003eSpider wood can float at first. Soaking it helps it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"504\" data-start=\"463\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"504\" data-start=\"465\"\u003eBecome\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"487\" data-start=\"472\"\u003ewaterlogged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso it will sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"556\" data-start=\"505\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"556\" data-start=\"507\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"526\" data-start=\"507\"\u003eRelease tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(which can tint water brown).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"557\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"624\" data-start=\"559\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"581\" data-start=\"559\"\u003eSoften the surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor attaching plants like moss or Anubias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 class=\"\" data-end=\"643\" data-start=\"626\"\u003eHow to soak:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"893\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"710\" data-start=\"644\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"710\" data-start=\"646\"\u003eSubmerge the wood fully in a large bucket or tub of clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"763\" data-start=\"711\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"763\" data-start=\"713\"\u003ePlace something heavy on top to keep it submerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"764\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"820\" data-start=\"766\"\u003eSoak for a couple of days or as needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"893\" data-start=\"821\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"893\" data-start=\"823\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"864\" data-start=\"823\"\u003eChange water often \u003c\/strong\u003eto reduce tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"900\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"935\" data-start=\"904\"\u003e3. (Optional) Boil the Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"979\" data-start=\"936\"\u003eIf the piece fits in a pot, boiling it can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"980\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1026\" data-start=\"980\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1026\" data-start=\"982\"\u003eSterilize the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"1027\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1081\" data-start=\"1029\"\u003eSpeed up the saturation process (it’ll sink faster).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1082\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1112\" data-start=\"1084\"\u003eRemove tannins more quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003eBoil for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1136\" data-start=\"1123\"\u003e1–2 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, replacing the water if it gets very dark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1179\" data-start=\"1114\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1186\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1219\" data-start=\"1190\"\u003e4. Place in Your Aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1450\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1450\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1222\"\u003eIf it still floats, you can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1450\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1222\"\u003eWeigh it down with rocks or substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1450\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1222\"\u003eZip-tie or glue it to a piece of slate or aquarium-safe weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1450\" data-start=\"1220\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1250\" data-start=\"1222\"\u003eLet it stay partially floating until it naturally sinks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"\" data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1457\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1485\" data-start=\"1461\"\u003e5. Watch for Biofilm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"1654\" data-start=\"1486\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1558\" data-start=\"1486\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1558\" data-start=\"1488\"\u003eYou might see a white, slimy film appear after a few days in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1559\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1593\" data-start=\"1561\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-end=\"1579\" data-start=\"1561\"\u003eThis is normal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand harmless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"\" data-end=\"1654\" data-start=\"1594\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"\" data-end=\"1654\" data-start=\"1596\"\u003eIt will disappear on its own or be eaten by shrimp\/snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003eKeep in mind that: \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003epictures above are a simple representation of the shapes you might get;\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eall our driftwood was pre-selected from our supplier;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan face=\"Arial\"\u003eyou will always receive a piece with great aesthetics.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"AquaticMotiv","offers":[{"title":"6\"-10\"","offer_id":41199786557489,"sku":"wwd1788068621132","price":7.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\"-14\"","offer_id":41199786590257,"sku":"yhe1788068621133","price":10.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"14\" - 16\"","offer_id":41199786623025,"sku":"esr1788068621134","price":12.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0580\/8216\/4785\/files\/spider-wood_1.webp?v=1788068625","url":"https:\/\/www.junipercoast.shop\/products\/spider-wood","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}