• Rope-like twisted form — natural growth pattern with genuine bends and forks, not a moulded reproduction.
• Two size options — 60 cm at 3–4 cm diameter for standard aquascapes, 90 cm at 5–6 cm diameter for large paludariums, terrarium backgrounds and showpiece tanks.
• Climbing framework — the twisting branch structure gives epiphytic plants (Anubias, ferns, moss) and terrarium vines a natural path to establish on.
• Natural material — each piece is cut and shaped by nature, so thickness, curve and colour vary from the piece shown in the photo.

Fresh vine floats. Soak it fully submerged for one to two weeks before adding it to a tank — weigh it down with a clean rock or wedge it under hardscape if it won't stay under on its own. Rinse off any loose bark or dust first.

Soaking also draws out tannins. Expect the water to take on a light tea colour for the first few weeks in an uncycled or lightly filtered tank — this is cosmetic, not harmful, and settles once the piece is fully waterlogged and carbon or regular water changes are part of the routine. The tannin release will also soften water chemistry slightly over time, which matters more in small volumes than large ones.

Suitable for freshwater aquariums, aquascapes, paludariums and terrarium builds, and safe around shrimp, plecos and other wood-grazing fish. Not recommended for reef or other marine aquariums — driftwood-type material isn't used in saltwater systems, where it doesn't break down safely and isn't needed for the tank's biological filtration.

Once waterlogged and settled, the vine needs no ongoing maintenance beyond a rinse if algae or biofilm builds up on the surface, which is normal on driftwood-type material in a matured tank.

As a natural material, each piece is sold as-is and photographed as a representative example rather than the exact piece you'll receive. Covered by your rights under the Australian Consumer Law.

Why is my water turning brown after adding this?

That's tannin release from the wood, not a water quality problem. It's harmless and will fade over the following weeks, faster with carbon filtration or regular water changes.

Does it need to be boiled or soaked first?

Soaking is recommended — a week or two fully submerged will waterlog the piece so it stays down and release most of the tannin colour before it goes into the display tank.

Will it lower my pH?

It can, slightly, through tannin release — noticeable mainly in soft water and smaller tanks. In a well-buffered tank the effect is minor.

Is it safe with shrimp?

Yes. Driftwood-type material is a standard, safe addition to shrimp tanks and gives grazing shrimp a surface to browse biofilm from.