{"product_id":"bioscape-shrimp-wood-xl","title":"Bioscape Shrimp Wood XL","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe biggest single branch piece Bioscape sells, for a show tank that needs one real centrepiece.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bioscape Shrimp Wood XL is a single piece of natural branch-form driftwood in the 40–50 cm range — the largest size sold individually rather than in a multi-piece box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLargest single-piece size\u003c\/strong\u003e — at 40–50 cm, this is the top of the individual-piece range; anything bigger means moving to the multi-piece boxes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for large tanks\u003c\/strong\u003e — sized to anchor a 90 cm-plus aquarium as a genuine centrepiece rather than getting lost in the scape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrows biofilm across a big surface area\u003c\/strong\u003e — more branching surface than Medium or Large for shrimp and shrimplets to graze across.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStrongest tannin release of the three sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e — the most wood mass of the single pieces, so expect the deepest blackwater tint and the longest settling-in period.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery piece unique\u003c\/strong\u003e — hand-selected from natural stock, so shape, branching and colour vary piece to piece; the piece received won't match a photo exactly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWater type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eXL, 40–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural branch driftwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape sells this branch wood as single pieces in three sizes, and as multi-piece boxes for anyone furnishing several tanks or one large aquascape at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eProduct\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShrimp Wood Medium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20–30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShrimp Wood Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30–40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShrimp Wood XL (this piece)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1 piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShrimp Wood XL 40–50 cm box\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40–50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e6 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eXL is the size for a 90 cm-plus show tank where the wood needs to carry the whole layout on its own. Medium and Large suit smaller aquariums where a piece this size would overwhelm the scape. The 6-piece box is the better buy where more than one large piece is needed for a single aquascape, or where several tanks are being furnished at once.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for large freshwater show tanks, aquascaping displays and shrimp colonies wanting one dominant branch structure with a strong blackwater tint. Not tested or sold for marine or reef use — treat it as a freshwater piece only. Not intended for nano or small tanks, where Medium or Large will sit better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNew wood floats, and a piece this size takes the longest of the three to waterlog. Soak it in a bucket or tub of water for three to four weeks, changing the water every few days to reduce the initial tannin release, or boil it in batches across more than one session. Expect a strong tannin tint in a new tank for the first several weeks; it's cosmetic, not a water quality issue, and fades as the wood settles in. Use a black-water conditioner or activated carbon if a clearer tank is wanted sooner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs a natural product, Bioscape Shrimp Wood is sold as-is rather than under a manufacturing warranty, though your rights under Australian Consumer Law still apply if a piece arrives damaged or not as described. Given the size, ships by standard parcel post but may attract a larger parcel size than the Medium or Large pieces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs XL too big for my tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt 40–50 cm, it's built for 90 cm-plus show tanks. In a smaller aquarium it will dominate the scape — Large or Medium are the better fit there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eHow long does it take to sink?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLonger than the smaller sizes. Budget three to four weeks of soaking, changing the water regularly, or boil it in batches to speed the process up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill the piece I receive look like the photo?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNot exactly. Each piece is hand-selected from natural stock, so shape, branching angle and colour vary — the photo shows the style and size range, not the individual piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for shrimp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — this is the intended use. The branching surface develops biofilm that shrimp and shrimplets graze on, and the wood itself doesn't affect water chemistry beyond the tannin tint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242235642147,"sku":"BA8367","price":44.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/VINE12_1_6470a57d-4477-48c9-b147-837797f779fd.jpg?v=1786075948","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-shrimp-wood-xl","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}