Aquarium Drift Wood

Natural aquarium driftwood that brings organic structure and character to any aquascape. Due to its large and flat shapes, it provides a contrasting effect than branching driftwood such as Redmoor root. Great for creating a sense of scale, depth, flow, and visual interest while providing natural hiding places for fish and shrimp.

1. Rinse and Pre-Soak to Remove Buoyancy

Before placing the wood in your tank:

• Rinse under running water and scrub gently with a brush to remove dust and loose debris.
• Do not use soap or chemicals.
• Submerge the wood in a bucket of water for 1-7 days (depending on size) until it sinks. Boiling or even pressure cooking will reduce time to 1 hour, (highly recommended).

If you don’t pre-soak, the wood will likely float or shift your layout.

2. Arrange Your Hardscape

Place or attach driftwood at desired location in aquarium.

• Test different angles to find the best flow, direction, and balance.
• Use aquarium-safe super glue gel to attach smaller branches or stabilising pieces.
• You can also anchor the base with rocks or substrate.

3. Attach Plants (Optional)

Red Moor Root is perfect for epiphytes. Attach with glue, thread, or wedging:

• Mosses, Bucephalandra, Anubias, Java Ferns

4. Expect Some Tannins

Red Moor Root may release light tannins at first.

• These can slightly tint the water (amber colour).
• Harmless to fish and plants.
• Regular water changes clear them faster.