{"product_id":"spider-wood-small","title":"Spider Wood Small","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA single Spider Wood branch sized for nano and shrimp tanks.\u003c\/strong\u003e Bioscape Spider Wood Small is one hand-picked piece of fine, twisting root wood in the 20-30 cm grade — the smallest size in Bioscape's Spider Wood range, built to add a delicate tree or root-tangle structure to a small footprint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eKey features\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e20-30 cm grade\u003c\/strong\u003e — the smallest size in Bioscape's Spider Wood range, sitting below Medium (30-40 cm) and Large (40-50 cm).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSold as a single piece\u003c\/strong\u003e — this listing is one branch, not a box; buy it alone as an accent or pick up several to build a fuller scape.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSlender, twisting branches\u003c\/strong\u003e — fine root-and-branch shapes suited to tree-style layouts, moss and fern attachment, and shrimp-tank hardscaping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLower tannin release\u003c\/strong\u003e — 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 — natural product; shape and colour vary piece to piece, and 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\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSmall, 20-30 cm branch\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSingle piece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eNatural branching root wood\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. Small, this listing, is scaled for nano and shrimp tanks or for adding one fine accent branch to a bigger scape — buy two or three if you want to build a small root-tangle rather than a single feature piece. Sizing up? See \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spider-wood-medium\"\u003eSpider Wood Medium\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/products\/spider-wood-large\"\u003eSpider Wood Large\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eSuitable for, and not suitable for\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eSuitable for freshwater aquascaping, particularly nano and shrimp 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. Weighting the piece down for about a week is usually enough for it to waterlog and sit on its own, though denser pieces can take longer. 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 shrimp, snails and some fish will graze it off.\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\u003eHow many pieces do I get?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eOne piece, in the Small, 20-30 cm grade.\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\u003eIs this a good size for a shrimp tank?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — the fine branching of the Small grade suits nano and shrimp-tank hardscaping well, either alone as an accent piece or in multiples for a fuller layout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch4\u003eDoes it float?\u003c\/h4\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes, initially. New wood is dried for shipping and needs weighting down until it waterlogs, which typically takes around a week but can vary by piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bioscape","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55242217652515,"sku":"AA3851","price":8.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0972\/7236\/5347\/files\/spider-wood-small-10268544401699-1-dq.webp?v=1790372897","url":"https:\/\/nicksaquariumoceanariumterrarium.com.au\/products\/spider-wood-small","provider":"Nicks AOT","version":"1.0","type":"link"}