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Tuskwood Aquarium Root Set of 2 pieces WYSIWYG Genuine Bogwood Unique 36 cm S2032622

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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 S2032622

A unique set of 2 pieces of Scandinavian bogwood, naturally preserved in peat for hundreds to thousands of years. The set makes a unified focal point in an aquascape or aquarium.

It is a unique set, and you are buying the exact set shown in the photo. The pieces are sold together and shown as a fixed arrangement. You are buying the exact set shown in the photos: WYSIWYG.

Description of the root's character

Simple roots without branching. The set has a clear, straightforward main shape with no distinct branches. It works well as a calm, natural focal point or as the basis for a clean hardscape layout.

Suggestions for aquarium styles and planting ideas

Suitable as natural hardscape in planted aquariums, especially alongside hardy plants such as Anubias, Bucephalandra, Java fern, Cryptocoryne and moss.

Measurements of the root

  • Length: 32 cm
  • Height: 36 cm
  • Depth: 11 cm

Suggested aquarium format and size

The root is approximately 32 cm long, 36 cm high and 11 cm deep.

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: Riverbank Layout
  • Suggested aquarium format: Cube 45, approx. 45 x 45 x 45 cm

The Riverbank Layout evokes a shore or riverbank, with wood, stone, sand or gravel and plants that look naturally established.

Plants in the suggestion

  • Eleocharis parvula – Care requirements: Moderate
  • Staurogyne repens – Care level: Moderate
  • Anubias barteri var. nana 'Petite' – Care requirements: Easy
  • Bucephalandra sp. 'Wavy Green' – Care requirements: Moderate
  • Vesicularia montagnei – Care level: Easy
  • Vallisneria spiralis – Care level: Easy
  • Rotala rotundifolia – Care level: Moderate

Substrate

  • nutrient-rich aquasoil
  • fine sand / cosmetic sand

Extra hardscape and stone

  • small rounded river stones / natural stones
  • Seiryu stone

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 1,26 kg
Dimensions 32 × 11 × 36 cm
Branching

1. Unbranched

Formfaktor

Aquarium length

40 cm

Produktformat

Rotkaraktär

Root height

30–39 cm

Root length/width

30–39 cm

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