{"product_id":"icecap-premium-dragon-root-wood-for-freshwater-aquariums-terrariums-23-60","title":"IceCap Premium Dragon Root Wood for Freshwater Aquariums \u0026 Terrariums (23\"-60\")","description":"\u003cp\u003eIceCap Premium Dragon Root Wood transforms freshwater aquariums and terrariums into breathtaking natural displays. Featuring twisted, contorted branches and intricate textures, every hand selected piece creates a one of a kind hardscape that serves as both a stunning focal point and a functional habitat for your aquarium inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon Root Wood provides numerous hiding places for fish and shrimp while creating the perfect foundation for mosses and epiphytic plants such as Anubias, Bucephalandra, and Java Fern. Its dramatic appearance makes it ideal for nature style planted aquariums, paludariums, and reptile terrariums.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is naturally unique, ensuring your aquarium will have a truly one of a kind appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSmall (23\"-36\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMedium (36\"-47\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge (48\"-60\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeatures\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHand selected natural Dragon Root Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for freshwater aquariums and terrariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCreates dramatic centerpiece aquascapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvides shelter and hiding places for aquatic inhabitants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent for attaching mosses and epiphytic plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIdeal for nature style planted aquariums and aquascapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailable in three impressive sizes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery piece is completely unique\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold individually\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparing Your Dragon Root Wood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural wood should always be cleaned and prepared before being added to your aquarium or terrarium.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBefore use we recommend:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThoroughly rinsing the wood with warm water to remove loose debris.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSoaking the wood for several days to several weeks depending on its size.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBoiling smaller pieces when possible to help sanitize the wood, speed up the waterlogging process, and reduce excess tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerforming water changes during the soaking process if excessive tannins are released.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNatural tannins are completely normal and may temporarily tint your aquarium water a tea like color. Many freshwater hobbyists intentionally use tannins to create beautiful blackwater environments that mimic natural habitats for Bettas, Tetras, and certain shrimp species.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you prefer crystal clear water, premium filtration media such as Seachem Purigen and Seachem MatrixCarbon can help remove discoloration caused by tannins more quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarger pieces of Dragon Root Wood may require extended soaking periods before becoming fully waterlogged. Some pieces may initially float and can be temporarily weighed down until they naturally sink.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePLEASE NOTE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDragon Root Wood is a natural product. No two pieces are alike. Shape, coloration, branching, thickness, and overall appearance will vary from piece to piece. Dimensions listed represent approximate size ranges only. Product photographs are representative examples and may not depict the exact item received.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshwater Aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlanted Tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNature Aquascapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetta Aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCommunity Aquariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShrimp Tanks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaludariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReptile Terrariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMoss and Epiphyte Displays\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge Centerpiece Hardscapes\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePairs Well With\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem Purigen\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeachem MatrixCarbon\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquascaping Tools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium Plants\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlant Fertilizers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshwater Substrates\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquascaping Glue\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAquarium Mosses\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Shop With Infinity and Beyond Aquatics?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt Infinity and Beyond Aquatics, we're hobbyists first. 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