BONSAI DRIFTWOOD
BONSAI TREE
- TREE SHAPES
- SPECIAL SHAPES
Description
The bonsai driftwood tree shaped are made by Vietnamese professional artist’s hand to create a unique, attractive and impression look for your aquarium aquascape. Our bonsai tree made by real wood 100% (no chemicals) & handicraft in many shapes and styles to create natural appearance for your decor choices, mini landscape, natural bonsai layouts by combining well with many types of rock, moss, biceps, plants, air plants…
Helps Balance pH Levels – Driftwood bonsai trees contains tannic acid which helps soften and condition the water for healthy, natural balance ideal for fishes …
Treatment
Though most driftwood will remain submerged underwater; some driftwood remains slightly buoyant until it is fully saturated and “waterlogged.” Soak the driftwood in a large bucket as long as possible making sure the entire piece is completely underwater. A minimum period of 1 to 2 weeks is recommended to allow total saturation.
Soaking also allows excess tannins that can darken and discolor the water, to leach out. The discoloration caused by the tannins will not harm your aquarium inhabitants but it will lower the pH slightly over time. Some hobbyists take advantage of this feature and utilize the tannins to achieve soft water conditions preferred by many tropical fish.
Boiling driftwood has several benefits. Just like steeping a tea bag in hot water, boiling driftwood in a large stockpot encourages more tannins to leech out faster, thereby shortening the curing process. More importantly, boiling sterilizes the driftwood, killing algal or fungal spores that can take hold once introduced into the aquarium with the driftwood. Boiling the driftwood for 20-30 minutes will sterilize the driftwood.