Spider Wood

Save 29%

Size: 6"-10"
Price:
Sale price$9.99 Regular price$13.99

Description

AquaticMotiv Spider wood

 

Spider wood is a natural driftwood used in aquascaping to create stunning, branchy, root-like structures. It gets its name because its thin, twisted branches resemble spider legs. It’s a favorite among aquascapers for building miniature treesroot systems, or wild jungle scapes.

 

Key features:

  • HardwoodIt’s extremely dense and strong, which makes it durable and long-lasting in water.

  • Botanical Origin: Typically comes from Azalea or Rhododendron roots.

  • Appearance: Light-colored, wiry, and branchy with lots of fine, twisty arms - great for creating depth and detail.

  • 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.

  • Natural Habitat Vibe: Mimics roots and submerged wood you'd find in rivers or streams.

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

 

How to prepare Spider wood

Most Spider Wood wood is ready for your tank but we still recommend some preparation.

 

1. Rinse Thoroughly

  • Rinse the spider 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

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

  • Become waterlogged so it will sink.

  • Release tannins (which can tint water brown).

  • Soften the surface for attaching plants like moss or Anubias.

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 couple of days 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.

 

Keep in mind that: 
  • pictures above are a simple representation of the shapes you might get;
  • all our driftwood was pre-selected from our supplier;
  • you will always receive a piece with great aesthetics.


Customer Reviews

Based on 34 reviews
94%
(32)
3%
(1)
3%
(1)
0%
(0)
0%
(0)
K
Keri Seaver
Great piece of wood

Great piece of wood. Was the advertised size. Only had to soak for a few hours, and the wood did not float.

H
Hulda
Love this, slows down the flow in my tank...

Love this, slows down the flow in my tank for my aging Betta

M
Millie
Such a unique piece of art

Such a unique piece of art

M
Madaline
Item was just as expected

Item was just as expected

R
Roger
Is order well packaged received in a timel...

Is order well packaged received in a timely manner

You may also like

Recently viewed