{"product_id":"pacific-wood","title":"Pacific Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAquaticMotiv\u003c\/strong\u003e Pacific wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"21\"\u003ePacific driftwood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e typically refers to driftwood that's been naturally weathered and washed ashore along the \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"112\" data-end=\"129\"\u003ePacific Ocean\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e—especially from the coasts of the western U.S., Canada, or even Southeast Asia. It’s not a specific species of wood, but more of a \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"261\" data-end=\"291\"\u003eregional or stylistic term\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, and it can include different types of hardwood depending on the source.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"72\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"422\" data-end=\"585\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"424\" data-end=\"585\" class=\"\"\u003elabeled as\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"445\" data-end=\"464\"\u003ePacific Driftwood\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ein the aquascaping trade to describe\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"502\" data-end=\"560\"\u003esustainably collected, sandblasted, and treated pieces\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efrom the Pacific region.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"586\" data-end=\"677\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"677\" class=\"\"\u003eIt features \u003cstrong data-start=\"603\" data-end=\"630\"\u003etwisted, gnarled shapes\u003c\/strong\u003e, perfect for natural or minimalist aquascapes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"678\" data-end=\"775\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"775\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"693\" data-end=\"715\"\u003e100% safe for aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"99\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"78\" data-end=\"99\"\u003eKey features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"74\" data-end=\"99\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"237\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"212\" data-end=\"237\"\u003e1. Natural Weathering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"451\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"238\" data-end=\"313\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"240\" data-end=\"313\" class=\"\"\u003eSmoothed and shaped by the\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"267\" data-end=\"312\"\u003etides, and sun\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"314\" data-end=\"377\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"316\" data-end=\"377\" class=\"\"\u003eUnique textures—often\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"338\" data-end=\"376\"\u003erugged, gnarled, or elegantly worn\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"378\" data-end=\"451\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"380\" data-end=\"451\" class=\"\"\u003eMay have cracks, knots, and irregular shapes that add to its aesthetic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"691\" data-end=\"694\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"725\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"700\" data-end=\"725\"\u003e3. Rich, Earthy Tones\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"885\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"726\" data-end=\"787\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"728\" data-end=\"787\" class=\"\"\u003eUsually found in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"745\" data-end=\"786\"\u003esoft grays, browns, or weathered tans\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"788\" data-end=\"885\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"790\" data-end=\"885\" class=\"\"\u003eOver time in an aquarium, it may darken slightly or develop a biofilm (natural and beneficial).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"887\" data-end=\"890\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"924\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"896\" data-end=\"924\"\u003e4. Aquascaping Potential\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"1191\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"925\" data-end=\"986\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"927\" data-end=\"986\" class=\"\"\u003eCommonly used in\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"960\"\u003enature-style\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eor\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"985\"\u003ebiotope aquariums\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"987\" data-end=\"1102\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"989\" data-end=\"1102\" class=\"\"\u003eShapes range from\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1007\" data-end=\"1053\"\u003etwisted roots to flat, shelf-like branches\u003c\/strong\u003e—ideal for building caves or climbing structures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1103\" data-end=\"1191\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1105\" data-end=\"1191\" class=\"\"\u003eWorks well with plants like\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1164\"\u003eanubias, java fern, or moss\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(can be tied to the wood).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"540\" data-end=\"574\"\u003eHow to prepare Pacific wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost pacific wood is ready for your tank but we still recommend some preparation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"178\" data-end=\"205\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"182\" data-end=\"205\"\u003e1. Rinse Thoroughly\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"372\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"206\" data-end=\"250\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"208\" data-end=\"250\" class=\"\"\u003eRinse the wood under\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"236\" data-end=\"249\"\u003ehot water\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"251\" data-end=\"320\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"253\" data-end=\"320\" class=\"\"\u003eUse a\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"259\" data-end=\"274\"\u003eclean brush\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eto scrub off any dirt, dust, or loose debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"321\" data-end=\"372\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"372\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"323\" data-end=\"354\"\u003eDon’t use soap or chemicals\u003c\/strong\u003e—only clean water.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"379\" data-end=\"403\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"383\" data-end=\"403\"\u003e2. Soak the Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"404\" data-end=\"462\" class=\"\"\u003ePacific wood can float at first. Soaking it helps it:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"624\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"463\" data-end=\"504\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"465\" data-end=\"504\" class=\"\"\u003eBecome\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"472\" data-end=\"487\"\u003ewaterlogged\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eso it will sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"505\" data-end=\"556\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"556\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"507\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eRelease tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e(which can tint water brown).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"557\" data-end=\"624\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"624\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"559\" data-end=\"581\"\u003eSoften the surface\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003efor attaching plants like moss or Anubias.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"643\" class=\"\"\u003eHow to soak:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"893\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"644\" data-end=\"710\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"646\" data-end=\"710\" class=\"\"\u003eSubmerge the wood fully in a large bucket or tub of clean water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"711\" data-end=\"763\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"713\" data-end=\"763\" class=\"\"\u003ePlace something heavy on top to keep it submerged.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"764\" data-end=\"820\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"766\" data-end=\"820\" class=\"\"\u003eSoak for a couple of days or as needed\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"893\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"893\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"823\" data-end=\"864\"\u003eChange water often \u003c\/strong\u003eto reduce tannins.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"900\" data-end=\"935\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"904\" data-end=\"935\"\u003e3. (Optional) Boil the Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"936\" data-end=\"979\" class=\"\"\u003eIf the piece fits in a pot, boiling it can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1112\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"980\" data-end=\"1026\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1026\" class=\"\"\u003eSterilize the wood.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1027\" data-end=\"1081\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1029\" data-end=\"1081\" class=\"\"\u003eSpeed up the saturation process (it’ll sink faster).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1112\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1112\" class=\"\"\u003eRemove tannins more quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1179\" class=\"\"\u003eBoil for\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003e1–2 hours\u003c\/strong\u003e, replacing the water if it gets very dark.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1179\" class=\"\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1219\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1190\" data-end=\"1219\"\u003e4. Place in Your Aquarium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1450\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1450\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1250\" class=\"\"\u003eIf it still floats, you can:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1450\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1250\" class=\"\"\u003eWeigh it down with rocks or substrate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1450\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1250\" class=\"\"\u003eZip-tie or glue it to a piece of slate or aquarium-safe weight.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1220\" data-end=\"1450\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1222\" data-end=\"1250\" class=\"\"\u003eLet it stay partially floating until it naturally sinks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-start=\"1457\" data-end=\"1485\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1461\" data-end=\"1485\"\u003e5. Watch for Biofilm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1654\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1486\" data-end=\"1558\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1488\" data-end=\"1558\" class=\"\"\u003eYou might see a white, slimy film appear after a few days in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1559\" data-end=\"1593\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1593\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1561\" data-end=\"1579\"\u003eThis is normal\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eand harmless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1594\" data-end=\"1654\" class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1596\" data-end=\"1654\" class=\"\"\u003eIt will disappear on its own or be eaten by shrimp\/snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"AquaticMotiv","offers":[{"title":"Nano (3 Pack)","offer_id":43269718179938,"sku":"irj1788068620434","price":8.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4\" - 7\"","offer_id":43269718212706,"sku":"zkh1788068620435","price":6.09,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7\"-10\"","offer_id":43269718245474,"sku":"vue1788068620436","price":8.53,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10\"-14\"","offer_id":43269718278242,"sku":"gic1788068620437","price":10.39,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0629\/0151\/8434\/files\/pacific-wood_1.webp?v=1788068624","url":"https:\/\/www.harborandgrain.shop\/products\/pacific-wood","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}