{"product_id":"bioscape-aquarium-driftwood-medium","title":"Bioscape Aquarium Driftwood Medium","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOne natural driftwood piece, medium grade, ready to anchor a mid-size aquascape.\u003c\/strong\u003e This Bioscape aquarium driftwood is sold as a single piece, cut and graded \"medium\" by size — it adds structure for fish to shelter around, a grazing surface for algae-eating species, and the tannins that give a blackwater aquascape its tea-coloured tint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne piece, natural grain\u003c\/strong\u003e — every piece is an individual shape, colour and texture; the product photo is representative, not the exact piece you'll receive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAdds structure and shelter\u003c\/strong\u003e — gives shy or territorial fish somewhere to retreat to, and a surface for moss or Anubias to be tied on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleases natural tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e — tints the water amber and softens it slightly, which many blackwater species (tetras, wild bettas, some catfish) prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSKU\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBA8262\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBrand\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBioscape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural driftwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eBioscape doesn't publish a fixed length or weight for this grade the way it does for some of its named driftwood ranges — pieces are hand-selected to a \"medium\" size band rather than a stated dimension. If you need a guaranteed size for a size-critical layout, check the piece with us before ordering rather than assuming a specific length.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e freshwater aquascapes, blackwater setups, and terrarium or paludarium land sections.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNot suitable for:\u003c\/strong\u003e submerged use in a reef or marine display — tannin release will lower pH, which most reef livestock doesn't tolerate well. It's fine as a dry hardscape element above the waterline in a marine setup.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eLike most natural driftwood, this piece may float for the first days to weeks until it waterlogs. Weigh it down with rock, a suction mount, or wedge it under other hardscape until it sinks on its own. Rinse it before adding it to the tank, and run new carbon in the filter for the first few weeks if you want to keep the tannin tint from developing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAquarium-safe rock, to weigh the piece down while it waterlogs and to build a mixed hardscape layout\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFilter carbon, if you want to control how strong the tannin tint gets\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMoss or Anubias, both of which attach well to driftwood rather than needing substrate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNatural material, sold and photographed as a representative example — shape and colour vary piece to piece. Any issue on arrival is covered under your consumer guarantee rights under Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill I get the exact piece shown in the photo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — the photo is representative of the grade. Every piece is a unique natural shape; that's part of what makes driftwood aquascaping look natural rather than manufactured.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to soak it before use?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSoaking isn't essential, but it helps the piece sink faster and lets some of the tannin leach out before it goes in the display tank, if you'd rather not deal with the initial colour tint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it hurt my fish or shrimp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo — driftwood is inert and safe for freshwater fish, shrimp and plants. The main effect is a gradual drop in pH and a tannin tint, both of which many species actively prefer.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242296590627,"sku":"BA8262","price":16.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/DRIFT02_3.png?v=1782297290","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-aquarium-driftwood-medium","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}