Mosstree wood

Nature Aquatica Moss tree wood

Mosstree wood is a type of wood used in fish tanks and aquascaping to create a natural-looking environment. It's treated wood that's safe for all aquatic life.

Key features:

- Hardwood: durable and long-lasting in water.

- Appearance: Light-colored with branchy top with lots of fine, twisty arms - great for creating underwater trees.

- Minimal Tannins: Unlike driftwoods like Malaysian or Mopani, it releases very little tannin, so your water won’t go super tea-colored.

- Highly Decorative: Makes scapes look intricate and natural.

- Shrimp & Fish Friendly: Lots of little nooks to explore and hide in.

- Good for Planting: Perfect for tying moss, Bucephalandra, Anubias, and other small plants.

- Safe for Aquariums: It's non-toxic and safe for fish, shrimp, and plants.

How to prepare Mosstree wood

Most Mosstree wood is ready for your tank and will sink pretty fast but we still recommend some preparation just in case.

1. Rinse Thoroughly

- Rinse the wood under hot water.

- Use a clean brush to scrub off any dirt, dust, or loose debris.

- Don’t use soap or chemicals—only clean water.

2. Soak the Wood

Mosstree wood can float at first. Soaking it helps it:

- Become waterlogged so it will sink.

- Release tannins (which can tint water brown).

How to soak:

- Submerge the wood fully in a large bucket or tub of clean water.

- Place something heavy on top to keep it submerged.

- Soak for a few hours or as needed

- Change water often to reduce tannins.

3. (Optional) Boil the Wood

If the piece fits in a pot, boiling it can:

- Sterilize the wood.

- Speed up the saturation process (it’ll sink faster).

- Remove tannins more quickly.

Boil for 1–2 hours, replacing the water if it gets very dark.

4. Place in Your Aquarium

- If it still floats, you can:

- Weigh it down with rocks or substrate.

- Zip-tie or glue it to a piece of slate or aquarium-safe weight.

- Let it stay partially floating until it naturally sinks

5. Watch for Biofilm

- You might see a white, slimy film appear after a few days in the tank.

- This is normal and harmless.

- It will disappear on its own or be eaten by shrimp/snails.