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Tuskwood Aquarium Root WYSIWYG Genuine Bogwood Unique 40 cm P102620

Original price was: 329,00 kr.Current price is: 263,00 kr.

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Tuskwood Ancient Bogwood

Genuine bogwood, hand-picked from Nordic peat bogs where it has been naturally preserved for up to 8000 years. This unique process partially mineralises the wood, impregnating it with humic substances, making it durable and beautifully coloured in dark reddish brown. Tuskwood Ancient Bogwood is a highly sought-after type of root for aquariums and aquascaping.

  • Long lifespan: Partly mineralised and extremely durable.
  • Positive for the water environment: Promotes balance and health in the aquarium.
  • No biofilm: Normally does not form any slime on the wood.
  • Durable and locally produced: Carefully hand-picked in the Nordics.
  • Clear water: The wood's effect on the colour of the water is normally extremely limited and short lived.

Availability: In stock

In stock

In stock at Tuskwood and normally delivered within about 5 days.

Unique product P102620

A unique piece of Scandinavian bogwood, naturally preserved in peat for hundreds to thousands of years. This is a real eye catcher and works perfectly as an aquarium root in aquascapes and aquariums.

It is a unique root, and it is exactly the root shown in the picture that you are buying. You are buying exactly the root shown in the photos, WYSIWYG.

Description of the root's character

This Tuskwood root has a distinctive upright main body with several strong root branches spreading outwards from the base. The surface is naturally textured with visible fibres and cracks, giving a robust and aged appearance.

Suggestions for aquarium styles and planting ideas

The root is ideal as a central focal point or to create height in the aquarium. The protruding root branches offer good surfaces for attaching epiphytic plants such as Anubias, Bucephalandra and Java fern. Smaller mosses can also be tied in to enhance the natural feel. Around the base, low-growing Cryptocoryne can be planted, and behind the root, taller Vallisneria can create a nice background.

Measurements of the root

  • Length: 40 cm
  • Height: 38 cm
  • Depth: 22 cm

Suggested aquarium format and size

This Tuskwood root (P102620) measures approximately 40 cm in length, 38 cm in height and 22 cm in depth/width. Its shape makes it suitable for medium to large aquariums where it can provide both structure and height.

Click here to view aquascape suggestions and the shopping list

The AI image is an illustrative suggestion for how the root could be used in an aquarium. Only the root or root set is included in the product; plants, substrate, stone, fish and other décor are not included. The rendered AI aquascape may differ from the shopping list.

  • Style in the inspiration image: Ryuboku
  • Suggested aquarium format: 90P, approx. 90 x 45 x 45 cm

Ryuboku is characterised by wood forming the clear main structure, often with epiphytes, mosses and plants that emphasise its shape.

Plants in the suggestion

  • Eleocharis parvula 'Mini' – Care requirements: Moderate
  • Cryptocoryne wendtii 'Green' – Care requirements: Moderate
  • Staurogyne repens – Care level: Moderate
  • Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' – Care requirements: Easy
  • Bucephalandra sp. 'Kedagang' – Care requirements: Moderate
  • Taxiphyllum barbieri – Care level: Easy
  • Rotala rotundifolia 'Green' – Care level: Moderate
  • Rotala 'H'ra' – Care level: Moderate

Substrate

  • nutrient-rich aquasoil
  • fine sand / cosmetic sand
  • fine natural gravel

Extra hardscape and stone

  • small rounded river stones / natural stones
  • Seiryu stone
  • Dragon stone

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Benefits of Tuskwood

  • Genuine mineralised bogwood / bog wood
  • Long lifespan
  • Normally no biofilm or slime formation
  • Works in both hard and soft water
  • Reliable sinking ability, normally sinking within 2-4 weeks
  • Naturally beautiful colour tones in dark brown with a slightly reddish tinge under water

Unlike common spiderwood, manzanita, mangrove or Malaysian driftwood, Tuskwood comes from Europe and has formed naturally in Nordic peatlands. The mineralisation and impregnation with humic substances make the wood durable and beautiful.

Tuskwood slowly releases natural humic substances that support fish health. However, the effect on the colour of the water is minimal and usually not noticeable.

  • Stable, mild release of humic substances
  • Positive for fish wellbeing
  • Mildly antimicrobial

A more sustainable choice

Much of the wood sold for aquascaping comes from tropical forests in Asia and is shipped halfway around the globe.

Tuskwood is a Nordic natural material, collected locally as a by-product of other land use. This makes it a more sustainable choice, free from unregulated tropical deforestation, destruction of mangrove swamps or unworthy working conditions. Tuskwood stands for minimal transport and supports the local economy and jobs.

Tuskwood is a very small company, and we use AI to help us focus on quality and delivery. The aquascape renderings, translations into languages other than Swedish, and the description of the individual piece of wood on this page were created with the help of AI and may contain minor errors. Thank you for your understanding. Real people are always available by phone or email.

Weight 1,11 kg
Dimensions 40 × 22 × 38 cm
Branching

2. Lightly branched

Formfaktor

Aquarium length

40 cm, 60 cm

Produktformat

Rotkaraktär

Root height

30–39 cm

Root length/width

40–49 cm

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