{"product_id":"bioscape-bioscape-shrimp-wood-xlarge-40-50cm-6-pieces","title":"Bioscape Shrimp Wood XLarge 40 - 50cm 6 Pieces","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSix extra-large branches anchor a scape as one dominant feature, not a background detail.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bioscape Shrimp Wood XLarge is a six-piece box of natural branch driftwood, each piece 40–50 cm long — the longest grade in the range, sized for a larger tank where a handful of substantial branches should carry the whole layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSix pieces, 40–50 cm each\u003c\/strong\u003e — the longest grade Bioscape sells this wood in, built to be the centrepiece rather than filler.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo two pieces alike\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural driftwood varies in colour, taper and branching, and at this length the individual character of each piece matters more.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows the biofilm shrimp graze on\u003c\/strong\u003e — large surface area per branch means a substantial, standing biofilm feeding ground once established.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater aquascaping wood\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized and sold for standard to larger planted tanks; not rated by Nick's for marine or reef use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDoubles as terrarium branch wood\u003c\/strong\u003e — once fully cured and dried, these longer branches suit larger bioactive terrarium and paludarium builds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpec\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePiece length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePieces per box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural branch driftwood — each piece unique\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTypical use\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAquascaping hardscape; bioactive terrarium\/paludarium branch wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePiece length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003ePieces per box\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDense branching across several nano tanks, or one heavily wooded medium tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA single feature scape in a standard to medium tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA dominant centrepiece in a larger tank\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXLarge is the box to reach for when the tank is big enough that a Large branch would look undersized. Six pieces is fewer to place, but at 40–50 cm each, one or two of them can carry an entire aquascape's structure on their own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for larger freshwater planted and shrimp tanks needing one or two dominant hardscape branches, and bigger bioactive terrarium or paludarium builds. Not suitable for nano tanks — at 40–50 cm, individual pieces can be too long to sit comfortably in a small footprint; check the Medium or Large grade instead. Not suitable for reef or marine tanks — this piece is sold and rated for freshwater only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike all natural driftwood, these pieces float until they waterlog, and at this size that can take longer than the smaller grades. Submerge each piece fully in a container large enough to take a 40–50 cm branch, changing the water every few days until it sinks on its own and stops tinting it. Boiling speeds up waterlogging and clears surface organic matter first, though you'll need a container long enough or to boil in sections. Weigh floaters down temporarily with rock while they're still soaking.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural material, sold as pictured but not to an exact shape — Bioscape doesn't warrant colour, taper or grain, since no two pieces are alike, but you're covered against a mis-described or transit-damaged order under Australian Consumer Law. Longer branches may ship in an oversized parcel; check freight at checkout.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill these pieces fit a standard-size tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey can, but at 40–50 cm they're built for a larger footprint — measure your tank's length before ordering, since a single piece can span most of a smaller aquarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does soaking take at this size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonger than the Medium or Large grades, since there's more wood to waterlog. Expect the thickest pieces to take several weeks without boiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it discolour my water?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, at first, and more noticeably given the larger surface area — tannins tint the water tea-brown early on and fade as the wood cures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan I cut a piece down to size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, natural branch wood can be trimmed with a hand saw if a piece is longer than your tank needs — cut ends will still leach tannins the same as the rest of the branch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it suitable for a paludarium?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, once fully cured and dried, these longer branches work well as the emergent structure in a paludarium or bioactive terrarium build.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Flourish Glue\u003c\/strong\u003e — ties moss or epiphytes onto the branches while they establish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Prime\u003c\/strong\u003e — dechlorinates the water used for a soak this size.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeachem Algae Scraper\u003c\/strong\u003e — keeps the glass clear while tannins settle in the first weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFluval Pro-Vac Gravel Cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e — clears bark fragments and debris shed by a large branch early on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54774342058275,"sku":"VINE12","price":266.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/bioscape-bioscape-shrimp-woo-43179031757091.webp?v=1790230923","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-bioscape-shrimp-wood-xlarge-40-50cm-6-pieces","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}