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Description

Redmoor Root: Versatile Wood for Natural Aquascapes

Redmoor Root Piece RM12B – Piece pictured is the piece you will receive.

Redmoor Root is a popular choice for aquarists looking to create a natural-looking aquarium. Its unique shape and structure make it ideal for a variety of aquascaping styles.

Benefits for Your Aquarium

• Natural Appearance: Redmoor Root has a distinctive appearance with intricate branches, adding visual interest to your aquarium.
• Plant Growth: The wood provides an excellent surface for attaching plants like Java Fern, Anubias, and Bucephalandra, as well as various mosses. This helps create a more complex and layered aquascape.
• Water Chemistry: Redmoor releases tannins, which tint the water slightly brown and can lower pH. This mimics the natural environment of many fish species. If desired, this tint can be removed with filter media like Purigen or through pre-soaking.
• Fish Habitat: The wood’s structure creates hiding places and territories for fish, reducing stress and encouraging natural behaviour.
• Biofilm Growth: Redmoor Root can support the growth of beneficial biofilm, providing a food source for some fish and shrimp.

Uses

Redmoor Root is suitable for:

• Freshwater Aquariums: It can be used in a variety of freshwater setups, from small to large tanks.
• Terrariums: The wood can also be used in terrariums to provide climbing structures and visual interest.
• Vivariums: Redmoor Root can help retain humidity and create a more natural environment in vivariums.

Preparation and Care

• Soaking: Soaking the wood before use helps to waterlog it and reduce tannins.
• Trimming: You can trim the wood to fit your aquarium’s specific dimensions and aquascaping plan.
• Boiling: Boiling can further reduce tannins and sterilise the wood.

Key Features

• Distinctive Shape: Offers visual interest and a natural aesthetic.
• Plant Support: Ideal for attaching epiphytic plants and mosses.
• Tannin Release: Creates a blackwater effect and can lower pH.
• Suitable for Various Setups: Can be used in aquariums, terrariums, and vivariums.

Redmoor Root is a practical and aesthetically pleasing addition to any aquarium or terrarium.

Piece pictured is piece you will receive.

Measurements are approximate.

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