{"id":3855342436454,"title":"Pacific Driftwood Small","handle":"pacific-driftwood-small","description":"\u003cp\u003ePacific wood is very similar in looks to Malaysian Driftwood with a mix of Mopani wood. It is a dense wood that should sink within 3-4 days. Boiling the wood is always recommend and will help it to sink quicker. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be receiving one (1) piece of Pacific Driftwood that will be between 6 to 10 inches in length. 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As far as driftwood goes, Malaysian driftwood is our number one choice yet there are plenty of other great options such as Mopani, Spider and Pacific wood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason we use driftwood is because it \u003cu\u003ecreates surface area\u003c\/u\u003e. What we mean is this, shrimp need places to hide, graze and sit on. By adding driftwood to an aquarium, one can more than double the surface area in a tank. The best thing about Pacific driftwood specifically is it is dark thus when all that algae we normally hate grows on it, we don’t know and can’t see it. Therefore, we won’t clean the algae off the driftwood so in return we are providing a natural and nearly unnoticeable food source for the shrimp. The final main benefit we see from using driftwood is the \u003cu\u003etannins\u003c\/u\u003e it releases. These tannins leach from the driftwood into the water column carrying a multitude of antifungal and antibacterial properties. 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It is a dense wood that should sink within 3-4 days. Boiling the wood is always recommend and will help it to sink quicker. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou will be receiving one (1) piece of Pacific Driftwood that will be between 6 to 10 inches in length. All pieces of wood will be unique in shape with no more than 1 to 2 cut edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEssential for Shrimp Breeding \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCreates Surface Area for Bio-film and Bacterial to Grow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReleases Beneficial Tannin into the Water which Simulates the Natural Habitat of Shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProvides Hiding Places for Shrimp\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNatural Feeding Ground for Shrimp of all Types\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMore Information:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen asked, “What is the most essential part to a successful shrimp tank?” we will always respond with three key factors: leaf matter, java moss, and a piece of driftwood. As far as driftwood goes, Malaysian driftwood is our number one choice yet there are plenty of other great options such as Mopani, Spider and Pacific wood. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe reason we use driftwood is because it \u003cu\u003ecreates surface area\u003c\/u\u003e. What we mean is this, shrimp need places to hide, graze and sit on. By adding driftwood to an aquarium, one can more than double the surface area in a tank. The best thing about Pacific driftwood specifically is it is dark thus when all that algae we normally hate grows on it, we don’t know and can’t see it. Therefore, we won’t clean the algae off the driftwood so in return we are providing a natural and nearly unnoticeable food source for the shrimp. The final main benefit we see from using driftwood is the \u003cu\u003etannins\u003c\/u\u003e it releases. These tannins leach from the driftwood into the water column carrying a multitude of antifungal and antibacterial properties. Although most people prefer clear aquarium water, here at Flip Aquatics we find that the slight discoloration adds character to the tank and allows the shrimp to feel more comfortable.\u003c\/p\u003e"}