Dried light brown Moss Tree Driftwood branch with intricate roots and slender twigs

Moss Tree Driftwood

12"
$10.70
$10.70 $16.99
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Dried light brown Moss Tree Driftwood branch with intricate roots and slender twigs
  • Dried light brown Moss Tree Driftwood branch with intricate roots and slender twigs
  • Moss Tree Driftwood bundle of dried beige branches with roots and twigs
  • Moss Tree Driftwood — natural beige driftwood branches for aquascaping
  • Dried light brown Moss Tree Driftwood branch with intricate roots and slender twigs
  • Moss Tree Driftwood bundle of dried beige branches with roots and twigs
  • Moss Tree Driftwood — natural beige driftwood branches for aquascaping
Moss Tree Driftwood

Moss Tree Driftwood

$10.70
$10.70 $16.99
Size

AquaticMotiv Moss tree wood

Size: 12" and 16" available

 

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 but we still recommend some preparation.

 

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.

 

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