{"product_id":"bioscape-sitting-tree-monster-17-5-x-17cm","title":"Bioscape Sitting Tree Monster 17.5 x 17cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA driftwood-look hideout without the weeks it takes real wood to sink.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Bioscape Sitting Tree Monster is a hand-finished, non-toxic resin ornament shaped like a gnarled, root-covered tree stump, sized at 17.5 x 17 cm. It gives a display the look of aged driftwood and root structure straight away, with none of the floating, soaking or tannin release real wood needs before it settles in.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand-finished resin\u003c\/strong\u003e — cast and hand-painted, so texture and colour vary slightly piece to piece.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstant hardscape\u003c\/strong\u003e — sinks and sits in place straight away, unlike real driftwood, which needs weeks of soaking before it stops floating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRoot-stump shape with built-in hides\u003c\/strong\u003e — the gnarled base and overhangs give shy fish and shrimp somewhere to retreat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFreshwater and marine safe\u003c\/strong\u003e — rated for both fresh and reef\/marine setups.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNon-toxic, inert resin\u003c\/strong\u003e — won't affect pH or hardness, and won't leach tannins the way real driftwood does.\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\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e17.5 x 17 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNon-toxic resin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWater type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFreshwater and marine\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater and marine aquariums wanting an aged driftwood look without the prep, and community or shrimp tanks that need a hide feature. Not sold or finished as a reptile climbing or basking feature — it's built and finished as an aquatic ornament.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse thoroughly under running water before adding it to the tank, to clear any manufacturing dust or loose resin particles. No soaking or curing is required — it's inert and won't affect water chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCovered against manufacturing defects under Bioscape's warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law. Ships by standard parcel post.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eWill it affect my water chemistry?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo — it's a non-toxic, inert resin that doesn't alter pH or hardness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes it float or sink?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt sinks and sits in place on the substrate; no gluing or weighting down is needed for normal use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eIs it reef safe?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBioscape markets it as safe for both freshwater and marine setups. As with any ornament going into a sensitive reef system, rinse it well and introduce it gradually if you're being cautious.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eCan shrimp and fry use it as a hide?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the root-stump shape has overhangs and gaps that work as shelter for shrimp and small fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGoes well with\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePairs naturally with a fine, dark substrate that suits the driftwood look, a low-growing foreground plant like dwarf hairgrass planted around the base, and a piece of moss tied on with aquarium-safe glue to soften the resin's edges over time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55293055861027,"sku":"BIS306","price":30.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/BIS306_4.jpg?v=1782870237","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/bioscape-sitting-tree-monster-17-5-x-17cm","provider":"Nicks Aquarium Oceanarium Terrarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}