{"product_id":"large-aquarium-driftwood-natural-hardscape-for-planted-tanks-copy","title":"Large Aquarium Driftwood – Natural Hardscape for Planted Tanks (Copy)","description":"\u003ch3\u003eA natural piece of wood for your tank.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDriftwood gives fish cover and gives your plants and shrimp something to live on. Each piece is natural, so every shape is different.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe problem\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA tank with only sand and plants has nowhere for shy fish to hide, and few surfaces for biofilm to grow on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Father Fish way\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a natural tank, wood is part of the ecosystem. Biofilm grows on it for shrimp and fry to graze, and it is a place to attach epiphytes like java fern and anubias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eYour plan\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak it first.\u003c\/strong\u003e New wood often floats until it is waterlogged.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet it on the sand cap.\u003c\/strong\u003e Don't dig it down into the soil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAttach epiphytes\u003c\/strong\u003e with thread or glue. Never bury their rhizomes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat you get\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall natural driftwood. Shape and size vary from piece to piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy it matters\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWithout cover and surfaces, fish stay stressed and shrimp go hungry. A piece of wood makes the tank feel like home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWill it float?\u003c\/em\u003e It may at first. Soak it until it sinks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cem\u003eWill it tint the water?\u003c\/em\u003e Some wood releases tannins that tint the water tea-colored. This is harmless.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Father Fish Aquarium","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67910963134737,"sku":null,"price":9.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/fatherfishaquarium.com\/products\/large-aquarium-driftwood-natural-hardscape-for-planted-tanks-copy","provider":"Father Fish Aquarium","version":"1.0","type":"link"}