Bioscape Shrimp Wood Medium
Size
20 to 30 cm long
Pieces
1 piece
Material
Natural wood with holes
Bioscape Shrimp Wood Medium
Pickup available at Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium
Usually ready in 24 hours
Key features
- Genuine natural wood – colour, grain and shape vary piece to piece; expect the size grade, not the exact photo.
- Grazing surface – the textured bark grows a biofilm layer shrimp and fry graze on.
- Releases tannins – tints the water tea-brown as it leaches, fading over weeks.
- Works wet or dry – suits submerged aquascapes and terrarium or paludarium builds.
- Floats until waterlogged – soaking, and ideally boiling, speeds up sinking.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Size | Approx. 20–30 cm |
| Sold as | Single piece, random selection |
| Weight per piece | Not published; varies naturally |
| Sinks or floats | Floats when new; soak or boil to sink |
| Tannin release | Yes; fades over several weeks |
| Effect on pH/KH | Mild; softens pH only in low-KH water |
Suitable for, and not suitable for
Suitable for freshwater planted and shrimp tanks, and for terrarium or paludarium builds as branch decor; safe for shrimp and plecos once cured. Not suitable for marine or reef tanks.
Warranty and Australian notes
Sold true to size grade and wood type, not to an exact shape or colour. Still covered against a mis-described, faulty or transit-damaged item under the Australian Consumer Law.
Common questions
Will it change the colour of my water?
Yes, at first. Tannins tint the water tea-brown, fading as the wood cures.
Do I need to boil it first?
Not compulsory, but it speeds up waterlogging and sinking.
Is it safe for shrimp?
Yes, once soaked. Uncured wood added to an established tank can shift pH quickly for a sensitive colony.
Can I use it in a terrarium?
Yes, dry or part-submerged, as branch decor in a terrarium or paludarium build.
