![]() ![]() Therefore it will be essential to perform the mentioned treatment very well. Mopani wood has a high density and weight, so there will be no floating problems, but it is accompanied by a large presence of humic acids and tannins inside it that will tend to dilute for a long time in the aquarium water altering the PH values. MOPANI or NAMIBIA WOOD: This variety of wood has the characteristic of having a fantastic color, light brown and dark brown, and being a root is rich in knots and very special shapes. The shape thaht we find is not aesthetically the best, it is composed of large pieces, so it can be used for the structural parts of the tank or you can make holes for the attachment of epiphytic plants such as Anubias and others. It has the characteristic to be heavy and therefore no float but the release of humic acids or tannins is very consistent and prolonged, it is advisable for this reason to perform well the explaned treatments otherwise it could affect water values such as PH. JATI or MANILA WOOD: This variety of reddish brown color is one of the most popular and commercially available, it is very famous for its size in relation to the purchase price (cheap). In this article, we will know all the most famous and common varieties of woods that we find on the market such as Jati, Manila, Java, Spider wood, Mangrove, Mopani, Drifwood, Sumatra and Bamboo wood, and those we can find independently as Cypress, Alder, Beech and Oak.īefore explane the details, it is essential to know the treatment that will have to do in all cases before being placed in the tank, this will help to reduce or cancel the possible float, sterilize and disinfect the woods, reduce or cancel potentially releasing of toxic substances in water:ġ – Remove the bark or fragments that may detach, with the help of brushes, wash the surface and remove insects and dirt.Ģ – Submerge the wood in a basin for about 1 week with a weight that keeps it completely submerged, this will help to reduce the floating.ģ – Boiling in the water for about 1 hour for about 3/4 times, this will help eliminate any pathogenic elements such as small insects or bacteria and it will reduce the releasing of all potentially harmful or undesirable humic acids, tannins and amber yellow color.Ĥ – Submerge the wood again in a basin for another 1 week, this passage will allow it to drain all the acids that will slowly dilute in the water of the basin.ĥ – Before using the wood as decoration or structure for your aquarium, check that the basin water is clear and transparent, otherwise repeat the steps 3 and 4 until the desired result is reached. Before constructing the so-called “Hardscape” structural part, you will need to know the aesthetic and chemical effect of any wood that you want to put in the biosystem. ![]() Usually when we want to set up an aquarium, especially if we want a layout in “Ryoboku” or “Driftwood” style, mainly composed of woodsd and vegetation, we need a lot of material. In aquariums, woods are very used as a decorative element of a tank, and with the advancement of Aquascaping, the demand for the most varied forms and qualities has increased. ![]()
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