Moss Tree Driftwood

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.