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Accent Driftwood
Filling gaps and adding detail around an existing hardscape rather than as a main piece.
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UNS Manzanita Wood
Natural (not sandblasted) manzanita with smooth, stiff bark and classic branching. Use a branch piece for a standard tank or the twig piece for nanos, and tie moss over cut ends.
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Best for
Tree and forest scenes in long rimless or standard tanks (Branch) and nanos (Twig).
What stands out
- Branch piece about 30-38 cm
- Twig piece about 20-28 cm
- Smooth reddish-brown bark
- A long-standing aquascaping classic
Models and specs
| Model | Length |
|---|---|
| BranchRCK9006 | 30-38 cm |
| TwigRCK9005 | 20-28 cm |
- Brand
- UNS
- Effect on water
- Releases tannins, lowers pH slightly and tints the water
- Colour
- Reddish brown
- Texture
- Smooth, stiff bark, branching
- Buoyancy
- Floats at first; soak before use
- Origin
- Western North America
- Prep
- Soak (or boil small pieces) until waterlogged; weigh down if it floats
Figures from Glass Aqua's product listing. Makers revise products, so check the current figures before buying. Photos supplied by the brand or its distributor.
What manzanita wood does to your water
Very low tannin release, so it keeps the water close to clear with only a faint early tint. Effectively inert on hardness, with a slight pH nudge down at most.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the UNS Manzanita Wood, drawn from its specs.
Does Manzanita Wood affect water chemistry?
Releases tannins, lowers pH slightly and tints the water.
How do I prepare Manzanita Wood before use?
Soak (or boil small pieces) until waterlogged; weigh down if it floats
Who is the UNS Manzanita Wood best for?
Tree and forest scenes in long rimless or standard tanks (Branch) and nanos (Twig).
What are the alternatives to the UNS Manzanita Wood?
Other hardscape worth comparing: UNS Accent Driftwood, UNS Amazon Wood, UNS Basin Driftwood. Add any of them to the compare table to see the specs side by side.