Zoo Med Mopani Wood Terrarium Accents, Medium
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- High density resists rotting in humid enviroments.
- In aquariums, sinks immediately, no weighting down required.
- Resists rotting
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ABOUT US:
Here at Zoo Med, animals are our passion, and for 45 years we have made it our mission to supply in exotic pet foods, reptile products, and reptile habitats. As a company made up of reptile hobbyists, we strive to provide the supplies and knowledge needed to successfully care for reptiles, amphibians, fish, insects and other exotic pets to keep them happy.
Many of us have desk pets, and many of those desks are wedged into places inbetween the 200+ terrariums, aquariums, paludariums, and other habitats at our facility. Inside our Animal Room we house over 90 species ranging from chameleons, geckos, skinks, frogs, fish, newts, tarantulas, and beetles. Outside in our Turtle Nirvana Greenhouse, we care for 30 species of turtles and tortoises, several of which are endangered.
Whether you are an experienced reptile snake breeder or gecko breeder working with hundreds of animals or you’re looking into picking up your first pet bearded dragon, Zoo Med is sure to have what you need.
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- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Product Dimensions : 13.5 x 4.3 x 3.4 inches; 1.55 Pounds
- Manufacturer recommended age : 1 month and up
- Item model number : MWM
- Date First Available : January 1, 2005
- Manufacturer : Zoo Med Laboratories
- ASIN : B000KH7RFE
- Best Sellers Rank: #80,267 in Pet Supplies (See Top 100 in Pet Supplies)
- #44 in Aquarium Décor Wood
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Product Description
A beautiful two color African hardwood for aquariums or terrariums. Smooth surface, textured detail, and unique mottled color adds interest and enrichment to habitats. Use with plants to create the naturalistic" look. One of the hardest and densest woods available; sinks immediately in aquariums and unlike driftwood will not rot."
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Size: 10-12" A beautiful two color African hardwood for aquariums or terrariums. Smooth surface, textured detail, and unique mottled color adds interest and enrichment to habitats. Use with plants to create the "naturalistic" look. One of the hardest and densest woods available; sinks immediately in aquariums and unlike driftwood, will not rot! Additional Information: All natural wood products leach tannins, which discolor water and reduce pH levels. To minimize this effect, soak wood in a separate container, and change water daily to remove excess tannins. When the water color goes from dark brown to a very light. Adding extra carbon to your aquarium filter can help remove any remaining discoloration.
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Customers like the appearance, quality and value of the pet supplies. For example, they mention it's beautiful, substantial and well worth the price. Some appreciate the wood, weight, and shape. That said, opinions are mixed on size.
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Customers like the appearance of the pet supplies. They mention that it has a nice multicolored visual beauty, and is similar to the picture. Some say that the medium piece is beautiful with some bends and holes. Overall, most are satisfied with the appearance and quality of the wood.
"...The wood has a variety of textures and colors, and is gorgeous. Photos truly do not do it justice, and it is heavy and solid...." Read more
"...A very artistic piece that appears crafted by hand, not nature! I am extremely happy with this purchase." Read more
"...The product did have nice multicolored visual beauty...." Read more
"...For me at least I'm glad what I got and it looks great. And for under 10 and with free shipping...you just can't go wrong. Take this gamble!" Read more
Customers like the quality of the pet supplies. For example, they mention it's quite solid, substantial, and stable. Some say that the wood is super hard and lasts forever. That said, most are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Photos truly do not do it justice, and it is heavy and solid...." Read more
"Ordered the product, it came in quickly, sturdy wood and great size for the price...." Read more
"...there are places where the piece was sawed off awkwardly, leaving jagged splinters that i had to remove...." Read more
"...With that, I love this wood! It is really pretty and my fish love it! I have cichlids, yoyo and clown loaches, and plecos...." Read more
Customers find the pet supplies well worth the price. They say it's a beautiful piece of wood for any price, and a cheaper alternative to drift wood. Customers also say it’s sturdier and able to hold up better than drift wood, making it a great way to buy the wood.
"...Value = Good Value for a starter piece 4 stars..." Read more
"Ordered the product, it came in quickly, sturdy wood and great size for the price...." Read more
"...will look like, and almost any shape will do, Amazon's a great way to buy the wood...." Read more
"...Otherwise, this piece of wood is the best bang-for-your-buck...." Read more
Customers like the wood of the pet supplies. They say it's nice, dense, and beautiful. Some say it is a big, heavy, beautiful piece of wood that is great for aquariums. Overall, customers are satisfied with the wood.
"...who did woodwork as a hobby, as did my brother, and this is truly quality wood from my own experience...." Read more
"...Other than that, the wood was very dense, sinking immediately, and mine was in a curved shape, so my fish love to swim under the hump of the wood...." Read more
"Ordered two pieces and they both surprised me, the mopani wood was great. It took a few weeks to get the pieces to slow down on the tannins leaching...." Read more
"This bog wood is great! I boiled it for 3 hours and put it in the tank after it cooled...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the weight of the pet supplies. They mention that it is super heavy and bulky.
"...Photos truly do not do it justice, and it is heavy and solid...." Read more
"...are a nice size (tiny hand for scale), very beautiful and have quite a bit of weight to them." Read more
"What I received was more of a blob of wood rather than anything that came close to the photo...." Read more
"...But I have to say, this feel super quality. Its heavy and I left if in a bucket of a water for an hour and then sank it in my tank...." Read more
Customers like the shape of the pet supplies. They say it's irregular, perfect for aquariums, and has different shapes that allow many hiding places for crabs. Customers also say the shapes are easier to build caves with and more places to display. Some say the other piece is pretty straight, but has nice knotting. Overall, customers are satisfied with the shape and size of the wood.
"I bought this to display my air plants and found the shape to be perfectly dimensional, with many divots to house the plants...." Read more
"...The shapes are much easier to build caves with and more places to display...." Read more
"...The only disadvantage is that you don't get to pick the shape, so it's kind of a surprise as to what gets shipped to your house...." Read more
"This wood was very beautiful and dense, the perfect shape for my aquarium. As for aesthetics, I have no complaints...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the size of the wood. Some mention that it fits perfectly in their 20 gallon long tank, while others say that it was much smaller than they had thought.
"...It's larger than i wanted, but still fits in my tank comfortably at least...." Read more
"...The pieces are a nice size (tiny hand for scale), very beautiful and have quite a bit of weight to them." Read more
"...as I was trying to use it in a betta bowl and the wood was taking over so much space that my betta would be a bit crowded." Read more
"...Looks exactly the way I wanted it to, and it's a great way to anchor my fern and provide a natural hiding place for my betta...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the color of the pet supplies. They mention that the tannins leach out and give the water a brown tint. Some say that the wood still makes their water tea colored. Others say that it turns reddish brown and orange.
"...the water turned reddish brown and b) slime grew on the wood...." Read more
"...The Cons: Turns your water brown and lowers PH level if you dont soak prior to putting in your tank...." Read more
"...The wood is beautiful in the tank. Soon the color of the water began to tint from the tannins, frequent partial water changes followed but the..." Read more
"...The color is slowly fading with weekly 10% water changes...." Read more
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The wood has a variety of textures and colors, and is gorgeous. Photos truly do not do it justice, and it is heavy and solid. I grew up with a father who did woodwork as a hobby, as did my brother, and this is truly quality wood from my own experience.
The thing to keep in mind with a fish tank/bowl or any water: wood leaks tannic acid, which will lower the PH of your water, which most sources say is GOOD for your fish. However, this results in a brown/dark hue in your water that is not pleasant to look at. We tend to think of "clear water" as best, but we aren't fish, we are people and we drink water rather than breathe it. To eliminate the dark hue, the most successful method I have found (much better than soaking) is boiling. I did this all day long, then tested it in room temp water the next day, but you will still get color in your water..there is no way around it!
I chose to use this wood dry as decor in my home instead, as I was trying to use it in a betta bowl and the wood was taking over so much space that my betta would be a bit crowded.
Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2023
With all due respect, you can't pay 40% of the going $$ rate for Mopani Wood and receive a top aesthetically pleasing piece. Shipping was fast, I received what I expected (even tho I hoped for more on the outside chance I would get a really beautiful piece). I wanted to get my Blackwater tank going and this purchase kicked it off. On my next tank upgrade, I will purchase a beautiful Mopani centerpiece that is the exact piece pictured in the ad. I'm sure it will be $75.00 to $100.00, however, I will know what I am getting ahead of time. No guess work involved.
Remember to soak the wood repeatedly in boiling water for at least 4 hours or until the water runs clear. My piece ran clear after about 6 hours.
Shipping = Extremely fast 5 stars
Product = 3.5 stars (but what is to be expected for the price)
Value = Good Value for a starter piece 4 stars
Would I buy again, sure.... But understand this piece (or at least mine) is not going to make people say WOW when they see it in your tank
Hope this review is valuable to those who are considering purchasing
Definitely boil it. This think leaked a ton of tannins on the first boil and stained a ring around the top of the water line. I'm guessing it's tannins and some burned wood bits? It's not just discolored there's a good layer of something on it. But was using a pot I take camping anyway. Probably still good for using for food though. Just don't use Mom's/wife's/girlfriend's favorite pot and you should be fine.
Haven't set it up yet but have it soaking some more in water in an extra trash bin I have.
If you're looking to just drop this into your aquarium--don't.
In sum, this thing looks great though we all want that twisted knotted look as it's shown in the picture that may not happen. For me at least I'm glad what I got and it looks great. And for under 10 and with free shipping...you just can't go wrong. Take this gamble!
Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2012
Definitely boil it. This think leaked a ton of tannins on the first boil and stained a ring around the top of the water line. I'm guessing it's tannins and some burned wood bits? It's not just discolored there's a good layer of something on it. But was using a pot I take camping anyway. Probably still good for using for food though. Just don't use Mom's/wife's/girlfriend's favorite pot and you should be fine.
Haven't set it up yet but have it soaking some more in water in an extra trash bin I have.
If you're looking to just drop this into your aquarium--don't.
In sum, this thing looks great though we all want that twisted knotted look as it's shown in the picture that may not happen. For me at least I'm glad what I got and it looks great. And for under 10 and with free shipping...you just can't go wrong. Take this gamble!
With that, I love this wood! It is really pretty and my fish love it! I have cichlids, yoyo and clown loaches, and plecos. It is great for hiding, feeding, and apparently spawning =)
I also ordered medium and it was pretty big, but I am definitely not complaining about that!
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Reviewed in Canada on April 28, 2021
The delivery was quick and painless.