UNS · Wood
Accent Driftwood
Filling gaps and adding detail around an existing hardscape rather than as a main piece.
4 models
UNS · Wood
UNS Star Wood
Long, fairly straight branches with pointed tips, somewhere between Manzanita and Spider Wood. The predictable shape makes it easier to build clean triangular or central compositions.
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Best for
Wood-focused nature layouts in standard and larger tanks that need structured, directional lines.
Worth knowing
Expect harmless white biofilm for the first few weeks.
What stands out
- Three sizes from about 41 cm to 71 cm+
- Straighter branching than Spider Wood
- Neutral tan-brown colour
- Takes rhizome plants and moss well
Models and specs
| Model | Length |
|---|---|
| S | 41-48 cm |
| M | 48-61 cm |
| L | 61-71 cm+ |
- Brand
- UNS
- Effect on water
- Releases tannins, lowers pH slightly and tints the water
- Colour
- Neutral tan-brown
- Texture
- Long straight branches, pointed tips
- Buoyancy
- Floats at first; 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.
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Moody, dark scapes where you want branchy wood that contrasts with bright plants.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers about the UNS Star Wood, drawn from its specs.
Does Star Wood affect water chemistry?
Releases tannins, lowers pH slightly and tints the water.
How do I prepare Star Wood before use?
Soak (or boil small pieces) until waterlogged; weigh down if it floats
Who is the UNS Star Wood best for?
Wood-focused nature layouts in standard and larger tanks that need structured, directional lines.
Is there anything to watch out for with the UNS Star Wood?
Expect harmless white biofilm for the first few weeks.
What are the alternatives to the UNS Star 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.