Sinking Wood is the ultimate time-saving choice for aquascapers and hobbyists looking for immediate results in small tanks. This compact, rugged wood is naturally heavy and fully sinkable from the start, making it ideal for those who want to build layouts without long curing or anchoring processes.

With its gnarled, organic structure and weathered texture, Sinking Wood provides a powerful, grounded aesthetic and a highly functional layout base. Whether you're working in a nano aquarium, paludarium, or terrarium, its twisted and sculptural shapes add authenticity and a natural sense of flow.

The WIO difference: Sinking Wood is authentically aged, sustainably sourced, and selected for its instant usability and visual presence.

• Key Points

  • Instantly Sinkable: No soaking or anchoring required.
  • Dense & Compact: Ideal for secure, grounded hardscape compositions.
  • Twisted Beauty: Sculptural forms with a natural, gnarled texture.
  • Natural Color: Warm tones of weathered brown and earthy hues.
  • Effortless Setup: Perfect for aquariums, paludariums, and terrariums.
  • Packaging: Sold by piece, 10–20 cm(4 to 8 in).
  • Origin: Naturally waterlogged and untreated-ready to use.

• Usage

  Preparation and Handling Precautions

  • No Curing Required: Sinking Wood sinks immediately.
  • Rinse Before Use: Give it a quick rinse to remove any dust or loose particles.
  • Optional Pre-Boil: For extra cleanliness, a 10–15 minute boil can help reduce any residual tannins or biofilm.

  Initial Buoyancy

  • Not an issue-this wood naturally sinks without soaking or weighting.

  Natural Organic Material

  • Expect natural variation in color, curvature, and surface detail-each piece is organically unique.

  • Water Monitoring

  • May release some tannins in early stages, though typically minimal.
  • Maintain kH ≥ 3 to buffer and stabilize pH.
  • Test pH, kH, and gH weekly during early use.
  • Perform partial water changes if coloration occurs.
  • Biofilm or saprolegnia may appear briefly-harmless and short-lived, removable if desired.

  Placement

  • Quick Setup, Strong Foundations: Use as a stable base for more complex layouts or in minimalist scapes where grounded forms matter.
  • Position among rocks or along substrate lines to create structure and flow.
  • Pair with mosses or epiphytes for contrast and texture.

Inventory Accuracy

If this item is at low stock, or you are ordering all or almost all of our current inventory, there may be an inventory discrepency. We will contact you about any issues as soon as possible.

Order Processing

  Please allow 24 to
48 hrs to process your order.  Expect an
email within 48 hrs to let you know your order is on your way.

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Pipersville, PA 18947

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