{"product_id":"spider-wood-large","title":"Bioscape Spider Wood Large 40-50cm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFine, twisting root wood sized for standard to larger scapes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bioscape Spider Wood Large is slender, branching root wood in the 40-50 cm grade, sized to build tree and root-tangle structures in tanks that need presence without going to full XLarge scale. Available as a single feature branch or as a box of pieces for a fuller layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e40-50 cm grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — the second-largest size in Bioscape's Spider Wood range, between Medium (30-40 cm) and XLarge (50-60 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSingle piece or box\u003c\/strong\u003e — buy one branch as a feature piece, or the box (approximately 6 pieces) for a fuller scape or multiple tanks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlender, twisting branches\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine root-and-branch shapes that build convincing tree and root-tangle structures rather than bulky driftwood chunks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower tannin release\u003c\/strong\u003e — Bioscape's Spider Wood releases noticeably less tannin than Mopani or Malaysian driftwood, so water tinting is milder.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEvery piece unique\u003c\/strong\u003e — as a natural product, exact shape and colour vary piece to piece; the listing photo is a representative sample.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSize grade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSold as\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eMaterial\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eTannin release\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge, 40-50 cm branches\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle piece, or box of approximately 6 pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural branching root wood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLower than Mopani or Malaysian driftwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhich size do I need?\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGrade\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eLength\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eBest suited to\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e20-30 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNano and shrimp tanks, or a fine accent branch in a larger scape\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e30-40 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNano to mid-size layouts wanting a real structural feature\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e40-50 cm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard to larger tanks wanting a fuller tree structure\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp\u003eBioscape grades Spider Wood by branch length. Large, this listing, suits a standard to larger tank wanting the branching to read as a dominant feature rather than an accent. For a smaller footprint, see \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spider-wood-small\"\u003eSpider Wood Small\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spider-wood-medium\"\u003eSpider Wood Medium\u003c\/a\u003e. Move up a grade if you want the branching to read as even more dominant.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater aquascaping in standard to larger tanks, and also used in reptile enclosures and terrarium or paludarium builds. Bioscape doesn't publish a marine-safe claim for Spider Wood, so treat it as a freshwater and terrarium product rather than a reef-safe one.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCare and maintenance\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eNew Spider Wood is dried for shipping and floats. Larger pieces generally take longer to waterlog than Small or Medium — weighting it down for a week or more is typical, and denser pieces can take longer still. Presoaking or boiling speeds up sinking and helps reduce tannin release. A harmless white biofilm sometimes forms on new wood underwater; it isn't dangerous and is often grazed off by shrimp, snails and some fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhat's included\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe single piece option is exactly one Large, 40-50 cm Spider Wood branch. The box option is the same grade sold as a natural-product pack of approximately 6 pieces; because it's sold by size grade rather than a fixed count, the exact number of pieces in a box varies between deliveries — check with us before ordering if you need a guaranteed count for a planned layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWarranty and delivery\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eCovered against manufacturing and packing defects under Bioscape's warranty, in addition to your rights under Australian Consumer Law.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eCommon questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWhat's the difference between the single piece and the box?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe single piece option is one hand-picked Large branch, good for topping up a layout or as a standalone feature. The box is the same 40-50 cm grade sold as a natural-product pack of around 6 pieces, better suited to building a fuller scape or stocking multiple tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eWill it turn my water brown?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome tannin release is normal with any natural wood, but Bioscape's Spider Wood releases noticeably less than Mopani or Malaysian driftwood. Presoaking or boiling reduces it further.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it float?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, initially. New wood is dried for shipping and needs weighting down — most pieces waterlog and sink within about a week, though larger or denser pieces can take longer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs it safe for shrimp?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Spider Wood is considered safe for shrimp, plecos and other tank inhabitants, and the biofilm that sometimes forms on new wood is a food source rather than a hazard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eIs there a bigger size?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, as a box: Bioscape's 50-60 cm XLarge grade. As a single piece, this 40-50 cm Large size is the largest offered individually.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Piece","offer_id":55242215293219,"sku":"BA8714","price":28.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Box (6 pieces)","offer_id":55612254060835,"sku":"VINE08","price":169.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/spider-wood-large-43138253127971.webp?v=1790237814","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/spider-wood-large","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}