{"product_id":"bioscape-amber-gold-spider-roots-medium-20-30cm","title":"Bioscape Amber\/Gold Spider Roots Medium 20 - 30cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpider roots get their name from the thin, branching tendrils spreading out from a central root ball.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape Amber\/Gold Spider Roots Medium is a single piece of natural branching driftwood, 20 to 30 cm across, in the warm amber-to-gold tones this line is named for. It's sold as one piece and, like all natural wood, no two pieces are exactly alike — shape, branching and colour vary.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBranching, spider-like form\u003c\/strong\u003e — multiple thin tendrils radiating from a central root, the structure aquascapers use to build layered, tree-like hardscapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmber\/gold colouring\u003c\/strong\u003e — lighter and warmer than typical dark driftwood, distinct from Bioscape's standard driftwood range.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20-30 cm, Medium\u003c\/strong\u003e — sits above the 15-20 cm Small in Bioscape's Amber\/Gold Spider Roots line.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleases tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e — expect amber tinting in the first weeks, more noticeable in a new tank than an established, well-filtered one.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct code\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDRIFT21\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-30 cm (Medium)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePack contents\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWood type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBranching spider root driftwood, amber\/gold colouring\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater aquariums and terrarium\/vivarium builds\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDimension\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e15-20 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNano and desktop tanks, or a single branching accent in a tight footprint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium (this page)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard-sized freshwater tanks and larger terrarium or vivarium builds where the branching needs to span further across the substrate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSee the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bioscape-amber-gold-spider-roots-small-15-20cm\"\u003eSmall 15-20cm\u003c\/a\u003e if your tank or enclosure is on the smaller side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWill it sink, and how do I prepare it?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSpider root pieces are thinner and less dense than chunkier driftwood types, and commonly float for longer — often several weeks — before they waterlog enough to sink on their own. Submerge the piece fully in a bucket or tub, weighted down with a clean rock or wedged under something heavy, until it stops trying to surface. Rinse off any loose bark or debris before it goes in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eEffect on your water\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all driftwood, this piece leaches tannins, tinting the water amber and nudging pH down slightly — welcomed in soft-water and blackwater-style setups, and part of the aquascaping look. If you would rather keep the water clear, run activated carbon such as \u003ca href=\"\/products\/bioscape-premium-carbon-pouches\"\u003eBioscape Premium Carbon Pouches\u003c\/a\u003e until the tint settles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFreshwater aquascapes wanting a lighter-toned branching centrepiece\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTerrarium and vivarium builds, where the same branching form works as a climbing or basking structure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMounting moss, ferns and epiphytic plants along the tendrils\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarine or reef tanks — this is a freshwater and terrestrial decor product\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuyers who need a guaranteed exact shape — natural pieces vary, and the photo is representative only\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bioscape-amber-gold-spider-roots-small-15-20cm\"\u003eBioscape Amber\/Gold Spider Roots Small 15-20cm\u003c\/a\u003e — pair sizes to build a layered, multi-piece hardscape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bioscape-premium-carbon-pouches\"\u003eBioscape Premium Carbon Pouches\u003c\/a\u003e — for controlling tannin staining once the wood is in the tank.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/seachem-flourish-glue-8g-2-x-4g-tubes\"\u003eSeachem Flourish Glue\u003c\/a\u003e — for anchoring moss and epiphytic plants to the branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"\/products\/bioscape-amazon-wood-m-45-60cm\"\u003eBioscape Amazon Wood M 45-60cm\u003c\/a\u003e — a heavier driftwood type to anchor a layout the spider roots branch out from.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a natural product with no manufacturing warranty, though your rights under the Australian Consumer Law still apply to quality and fitness for purpose. Ships as a standard parcel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it float when I first add it?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery likely, and probably for longer than denser driftwood types — spider root pieces are thin and often take several weeks to waterlog. Soak and weigh it down in a separate container until it sinks on its own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs this suitable for a terrarium rather than an aquarium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. Spider root's branching form is used across both aquascaping and terrarium or vivarium builds, as a climbing structure or a mounting point for epiphytic plants and moss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it change my water colour?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, expect amber tannin staining in the first weeks, particularly in a new or lightly filtered tank. It fades over time, or faster with activated carbon.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between this and the Small size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOnly the size — 20-30 cm here against 15-20 cm for the Small. Both are the same branching form and amber\/gold colouring, and can be combined in one layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs the exact shape shown in the photo what I'll receive?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo. This is a natural product and every piece is different — the photo shows the wood type and colouring, not the individual piece you'll be sent.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293071655203,"sku":"DRIFT21","price":19.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/bioscape-amber-gold-spider-r-43179179508003.webp?v=1790234717","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-amber-gold-spider-roots-medium-20-30cm","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}