Unique product P272618
A unique piece of Scandinavian bogwood, naturally preserved in peat over hundreds to thousands of years. This is a real eye-catcher and works perfectly as an aquarium root in aquascape and aquarium.
It is a unique root, and it is exactly the root in the photo you are buying. What you see is what you get, WYSIWYG.
Description of the nature of the root
A heavy, coarse and very characterful root with a gnarled log body, strong surface texture and a distinct arched branch. It has more of an old, weathered bogwood feel than a finely branched root, making it very believable in natural biotopes and riverbank landscapes.
Aquarium style suggestions and planting ideas
Excellent in Ryuboku, blackwater, riverbank and mature nature layouts. Leave the gnarled surface visible and supplement with Anubias, Bucephalandra, Java fern and moss in selected anchor points. Cryptocoryne, low-growing foreground plants and taller Vallisneria or Hygrophila in the background can soften the strong form without hiding its structure.
Dimensions of the root
- Length: 67 cm
- Height: 29cm
- Depth: 28cm
Proposed aquarium format and size
At 67 cm long, 29 cm high and 28 cm deep, it is best suited to aquariums from around 90 cm. The high weight and sturdy shape make it suitable as a stable main root in a larger hardscape.
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The AI image is an inspirational suggestion for how the root can be used in an aquarium. Only the root or set of roots is included in the product; plants, substrate, rocks, fish and other fittings are not included. There may be discrepancies between the rendered AI aquascape and the shopping list.
- Style in the inspiration image: Sculptural Ryuboku / Nature Aquarium riverbank
- Proposed aquarium format: ADA 90P - 90 x 45 x 45 cm
The Riverbank Layout is characterised by a sense of a shoreline or riverbank, with roots, stones, sand or gravel and plants that look naturally established.
Plants in the proposal
- Anubias - Care requirements: Easy
- Bucephalandra - Care requirements: Normal
- Java fern / Microsorum pteropus - Care requirements: Light
substrate
- fine sand / cosmetic sand
Extra hardscape and stone
- Seiryu stone
- Dragon stone
- small rounded river stones / natural stones
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Advantages of Tuskwood
- Genuine mineralised bogwood / moss wood
- Long life span
- Normally no biofilm or mucus 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 regular spiderwood, manzanita, mangrove or Malaysian driftwood, Tuskwood comes from Europe and has formed naturally in Nordic peatlands. The mineralisation and impregnation of humus makes the wood durable and beautiful.
Tuskwood slowly releases natural humic substances that support fish health. However, the impact on the colour of the water is minimal and usually not noticeable.
- Stable and mild release of humus
- Positive for the well-being of fish
- Spleen antimicrobial
A more sustainable choice
Much of the wood sold for aquascaping comes from tropical forests in Asia and is shipped halfway around the world.
Tuskwood is a Nordic natural material, collected locally as a by-product of other natural uses. This makes it a more sustainable choice, without tropical unregulated logging, mangrove destruction or undignified labour conditions. Tuskwood stands for minimal transportation and the promotion of local economy and jobs.
Tuskwood is a very small company, and we use AI to focus on quality and delivery. Aquascape renderings, translation into languages other than Swedish and the description of the individual root on this page are made using AI and may have minor errors. We apologise for this. Real people are always available by phone or email.
