{"product_id":"wyld-pacific-wood","title":"WYLD Pacific Wood","description":"\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAbout WYLD Pacific Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWYLD Pacific Wood is a naturally smoothed aquarium driftwood featuring elongated, branching forms shaped by water and time. Its flowing structure makes it an excellent choice for creating height, movement and negative space in planted aquariums and aquascapes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe distinctive branching shape works particularly well as a centrepiece or as part of a larger hardscape. It can be positioned to create the appearance of natural roots, fallen branches or submerged coastal vegetation.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePacific Wood is especially suited to planted aquariums where epiphyte plants such as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnubias, Bucephalandra, Java Fern and mosses\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e can be attached directly to the wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEvery piece is naturally unique, with variations in branch structure, thickness, colour and overall shape. This makes each piece different and allows aquascapers to select wood that suits their individual layout.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eQuick Guide\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBrand:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e WYLD Scapes\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eProduct:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Pacific Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eType:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural aquarium driftwood\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater aquariums, planted tanks \u0026amp; aquascaping\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSizes:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e S 20–30cm | M 30–40cm | L 40–50cm | XL 50–65cm\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eColour:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural light brown\/tan\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Elongated, branching\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePlants:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Excellent for mosses, Anubias, Bucephalandra and ferns\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium Level:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Suitable for all levels\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWater Tint:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May release tannins initially\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Rinse with freshwater before use\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuoyancy:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e May initially float until fully waterlogged\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWYLD's Pacific Wood is currently listed in sizes from approximately 20cm through to 65cm, depending on the size variant. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.thetechden.com.au\/collections\/whats-new\/products\/wyld-scapes-pacific-wood-s-in-store-pick-up-only?utm_source=chatgpt.com\"\u003eThe Tech Den\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill Pacific Wood float?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome pieces may initially float because they contain trapped air. Securing the wood with an aquarium-safe rock or weight allows it to gradually become waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWill it release tannins?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Natural wood can release tannins when first submerged, potentially giving aquarium water a light brown or tea-coloured appearance.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan I attach plants to Pacific Wood?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Its branching structure is ideal for attaching mosses, Anubias, Bucephalandra and Java Fern.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIs Pacific Wood suitable for shrimp tanks?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYes. Once properly rinsed and prepared, it provides additional surfaces for biofilm and natural grazing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDoes every piece look the same?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNo. Pacific Wood is natural driftwood, so every piece will have its own branch structure, shape and texture.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow do I prepare Pacific Wood?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRinse the wood thoroughly with freshwater before use. If it floats, secure it underwater until it becomes fully waterlogged. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCommon Mistakes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNot securing floating wood:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Some pieces need time to become waterlogged.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExpecting identical pieces:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Natural wood varies considerably.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkipping the initial rinse:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Remove loose debris before placing it in the aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWorrying about tannins:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Initial tannin release is normal for natural wood.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eChoosing wood without considering orientation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Plan how the branches will sit before adding substrate and plants.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOvercrowding the hardscape:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Allow sufficient open space around the branches to highlight the wood's natural shape.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Aqua Blue Distribution","offers":[{"title":"Extra Small (15-20CM)","offer_id":50589949329547,"sku":null,"price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small (20-30CM)","offer_id":50589949362315,"sku":null,"price":15.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (30-40CM)","offer_id":50589949395083,"sku":null,"price":25.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (40-50CM)","offer_id":50589949427851,"sku":null,"price":35.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Extra Large (50-65CM)","offer_id":50589949460619,"sku":null,"price":55.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0579\/8353\/3195\/files\/fe5f6645-44a0-46e2-86ad-306394243bd3.png?v=1791032454","url":"https:\/\/apexaquatic.com.au\/products\/wyld-pacific-wood","provider":"Apex Aquatic","version":"1.0","type":"link"}