{"product_id":"selected-mopani-wood-xl-no-1","title":"Selected Mopani wood XL No.1","description":"\u003cp\u003eSelected Mopani Wood XL No.1 – Aquarium Hardscape Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA large, hand-selected piece of Mopani wood, chosen for its twisting shape and its two distinct tones of colour. Mopani is dense, gnarled wood with a rich, textured surface, and this piece is a standout centrepiece for a larger aquascape. Every piece is unique, so No.1 is the exact piece shown in the photos. It gives plenty of structure, hiding places for fish and shrimp, and surfaces for attaching mosses, ferns, Anubias and Bucephalandra.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNatural wood needs a little preparation before it goes in the tank. Rinse and scrub it with clean water to remove dust and debris, then soak it. Mopani is heavy and usually sinks quickly, but it can release a lot of tannins, so soaking in a large container or bath and changing the water regularly is recommended until the water runs clearer. How long this takes varies from piece to piece and can be days or weeks for a large one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEven so, it is worth securing large pieces in place. Gluing the wood to a rock or a piece of slate with aquarium-safe superglue is often the best way to keep it at the bottom exactly where you want it. The rock or slate can then be hidden under the substrate or covered with moss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWood can release tannins that turn the water a tea-like brown and lower pH slightly. This is harmless to most fish and shrimp and is similar to natural blackwater conditions. If you prefer clear water, keep soaking and changing the water before adding it, or use filter carbon. A thin white film (biofilm) can appear on new wood and usually disappears by itself or is eaten by shrimp and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a natural product, size, shape, colour and appearance may vary. Adding wood to your aquarium can affect water parameters and release tannins into the water, so we recommend regular water testing when using natural products.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCurrently available for store collection only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFormat: One selected Mopani wood piece, XL (No.1). Dimensions: [ADD DIMENSIONS HERE]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Byrkley Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54989605503314,"sku":"0001182671514","price":45.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1066\/3437\/9602\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_9c397685-aa82-49b4-bb77-f1661926d51b.jpg?v=1791479680","url":"https:\/\/byrkleyaquatics.co.uk\/products\/selected-mopani-wood-xl-no-1","provider":"Byrkley Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}