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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 Spider Wood
The go-to branchy wood: a tangle of twisting, root-like branches with endless places to tie moss and epiphytes. It starts pale and darkens once waterlogged, and the Nano pieces add root detail in small tanks.
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Best for
Forest, root and bonsai-inspired layouts in any tank size, often perched on Dragon stone or Seiryu.
Worth knowing
Expect a week or two of floating and a harmless white fungal film early on.
What stands out
- Sizes from about 8 cm (Nano) to 61 cm+ (XL)
- Twisting, root-like branches
- Ideal for bonsai-style and forest scapes
- Singles, 3/5-packs and Nano 5/10-packs
Models and specs
| Model | Length |
|---|---|
| S | 13-30 cm |
| M | 30-41 cm |
| L | 41-51 cm |
| XL | 51-61 cm+ |
| Nano | 8-15 cm |
- Brand
- UNS
- Effect on water
- Releases tannins, lowers pH slightly and tints the water
- Colour
- Pale tan, darkens to brown when wet
- Texture
- Twisting branches
- Buoyancy
- Floats until waterlogged; weigh down or soak
- 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 spider wood does to your water
Chemically close to inert, but it leaches moderate tannins early on, which tint the water a light tea colour and nudge pH down a touch, more so in soft, low-buffered water. The staining fades over weeks and with water changes.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the UNS Spider Wood, drawn from its specs.
Does Spider Wood affect water chemistry?
Releases tannins, lowers pH slightly and tints the water.
How do I prepare Spider Wood before use?
Soak (or boil small pieces) until waterlogged; weigh down if it floats
Who is the UNS Spider Wood best for?
Forest, root and bonsai-inspired layouts in any tank size, often perched on Dragon stone or Seiryu.
Is there anything to watch out for with the UNS Spider Wood?
Expect a week or two of floating and a harmless white fungal film early on.
What are the alternatives to the UNS Spider 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.