Bioscape Natural Spider Vines
Water type
Freshwater
Bioscape Natural Spider Vines
A 25 kg trade box of natural spider wood branches for aquascaping by the piece, not one feature stem. Bioscape Natural Spider Vines are thin, twisting driftwood-style branches sold in bulk by weight, giving aquascapers and anyone building a large hardscape enough material to work a whole layout rather than a single accent piece.
Key features
- Sold by weight, not piece count — a 25 kg box, so the number and size of individual branches varies from box to box.
- Natural, unprocessed wood — each piece is genuinely unique in shape, thickness and colour; no two boxes aquascape the same way.
- Fine, spidery branching — thinner and more flexible than chunky driftwood, suited to weaving through rockwork or building a climbing framework for epiphytic plants.
Specifications
| Pack size | Material | Water type |
|---|---|---|
| 25 kg box | Natural spider wood (untreated) | Freshwater aquariums, paludariums and terrariums |
Bioscape doesn't publish a piece count or a size range for the box — it's sold and priced by weight, and because it's a natural product the branch sizes, shapes and colour inside any given box will vary. We're not printing a piece-size figure we can't confirm.
Will it fit my setup?
Because pieces vary within the box, this suits scaping a full tank, paludarium or terrarium from scratch rather than sourcing one specific stem shape or length. If you need a particular size or silhouette, a single hand-picked piece is the more predictable option.
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable for freshwater aquascapes, paludariums and terrariums, and for attaching moss or epiphytic plants rather than planting directly into substrate. Not intended for marine or reef systems — driftwood of this kind leaches tannins and organics that reef keepers generally avoid, and it isn't marketed by Bioscape as reef safe.
Preparation
Fresh spider wood floats and will release visible tannins that tint the water tea-brown — harmless, but noticeable. Soak pieces in a separate container of water for one to two weeks before adding them to a display tank, changing the water every few days, or boil smaller pieces to speed up waterlogging and reduce tannin release. Pieces can also be weighted or wedged against rock until they saturate and sink on their own.
What's included / not included
This listing is the wood only, sold by weight. It doesn't include rock, substrate, moss, glue, or any tools for securing pieces in an aquascape.
Care and maintenance
Tannin release fades over the following weeks as the wood saturates; running activated carbon in the filter will clear the colour faster if you'd rather not wait it out. No ongoing maintenance is needed once a piece is settled and sunk.
Warranty and delivery
As a natural, unprocessed product, photos are representative rather than exact — expect variation in shape and colour between boxes. Covered against being not as described under Australian Consumer Law. Being a 25 kg box, freight is calculated on the order's actual weight.
Common questions
Will I get pieces that look like the product photo?
The photo is representative of the wood type, not a guarantee of the exact pieces you'll receive — every box of a natural product varies in shape, thickness and colour.
Do I need to soak it before use?
Yes, for a display tank. Fresh spider wood floats and will keep releasing tannins for longer if it goes in un-soaked.
Is it safe for shrimp and other invertebrates?
Bioscape doesn't publish specific invertebrate safety notes for this product. As untreated natural wood, this type of driftwood is commonly used in shrimp and planted tanks, but rinse and soak it well before adding livestock.
Can I use it in a reef tank?
No — it's sold and prepared as a freshwater and terrarium hardscape material, not for marine or reef systems.
