{"product_id":"caribsea-scapers-select-driftwood-freshwater-aquarium-hardwood","title":"CaribSea Scapers Select Driftwood","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#E3F2FD;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Pick up at \u003cstrong\u003e1885 Braselton Hwy, Suite D, Lawrenceville, GA\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003cbr\u003e\nYour order is reserved — every piece of driftwood is unique, and we'll let you choose from available pieces in your selected size when you arrive.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCaribSea Scapers Select Driftwood\u003c\/strong\u003e is hand-selected, kiln-dried hardwood driftwood ideal for freshwater aquascapes, biotopes, and shrimp tanks. Each piece is unique — gnarled branches, twisted roots, weathered character — making it perfect as a centerpiece or a layered hardscape. Available in three sizes to fit nano tanks through large aquariums. Browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e or our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003efreshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e to scape your tank around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eAvailable Sizes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;width:25%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSmall\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eGreat for nano and 10–20 gallon tanks. Single feature piece or paired with rock.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eIdeal for 20–40 gallon tanks. Strong centerpiece or part of a layered scape.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLarge\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFor 40+ gallon tanks. Dramatic statement piece with extensive branching.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Aquarists Love Driftwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNatural aquascape character\u003c\/strong\u003e — branching shapes that look like miniature trees underwater. Perfect for nature-style and Iwagumi scapes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleases beneficial tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e — gentle blackwater effect that softens water, lowers pH, and recreates Amazon-style biotopes. Tetras, dwarf cichlids, and shrimp thrive in tannin-rich water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAnchor for live plants\u003c\/strong\u003e — Anubias, Bucephalandra, Java fern, and mosses tie directly to driftwood and grow into stunning attached features.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCover and security\u003c\/strong\u003e — provides hiding spots for plecos, otocinclus, shrimp, and timid community fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBiofilm for shrimp \u0026amp; plecos\u003c\/strong\u003e — natural biofilm grows on the surface and serves as supplemental grazing food.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePreparing Driftwood for Your Tank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSoak first\u003c\/strong\u003e — submerge in a tub for 1–2 weeks to leach initial tannins (or longer if you want crystal-clear water). Change the soak water daily.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBoil (optional)\u003c\/strong\u003e — a 1–2 hour boil sanitizes and speeds tannin release. Helps the wood sink faster too.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight it down\u003c\/strong\u003e — fresh driftwood floats. Weight with rocks or wedge under hardscape until it waterlogs (a few days to a few weeks).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEmbrace the tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e — many aquarists prefer the warm tea-colored water of a blackwater scape. Activated carbon will polish it back to clear if you prefer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;margin:6px 0 10px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;width:42%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eCaribSea\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eScapers Select Driftwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eKiln-dried hardwood driftwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUse\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater aquariums — biotope, planted, shrimp, community\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmall, Medium, Large\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEach piece\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUnique — natural variation in shape, color, and texture\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003ePair With\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bucephalandra-kapuas-brownie-ghost-freshwater-plant\"\u003eBucephalandra 'Kapuas Brownie Ghost'\u003c\/a\u003e — ties beautifully to driftwood\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/christmas-moss-portion-cup\"\u003eChristmas Moss\u003c\/a\u003e — drape across branches for a natural \"moss tree\" look\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/galapagos-cholla-wood-branches-6-inch-3-pack-shrimp-pleco\"\u003eGalapagos Cholla Wood\u003c\/a\u003e — pair with cholla for varied biofilm-rich textures\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-betta-mopani-wood-natural-african-driftwood\"\u003eZooMed Betta Mopani Wood\u003c\/a\u003e — denser, darker alternative for smaller tanks\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eAll freshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e — Anubias, Java fern, mosses\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3 style=\"margin:14px 0 4px;font-size:1.05em;font-weight:600;line-height:1.25;border-left:4px solid #1E88E5;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs driftwood safe for saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNo — driftwood releases tannins and organic compounds that disrupt reef chemistry. Use it only in freshwater tanks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it lower my pH?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes, gradually — driftwood releases humic acids that soften water and lower pH slightly over time. Great for tetras, discus, dwarf cichlids, and shrimp; less ideal for African cichlids and livebearers that prefer harder water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow long until it sinks on its own?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nCaribSea Scapers Select is dense hardwood — it usually waterlogs and sinks within a few days to two weeks. Wedge it under rock or weight it down in the meantime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I choose my piece at the store?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nYes — that's the whole point of an in-store pickup driftwood. Each piece is unique, and we'll let you see what's in stock in your selected size when you arrive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it mold?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA whitish fuzz sometimes appears in the first 1–2 weeks (harmless biofilm\/fungus). Snails, shrimp, and otocinclus will graze it off. It clears on its own as the tank cycles.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"CaribSea","offers":[{"title":"Small","offer_id":48796788588763,"sku":"13105-S","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48796788621531,"sku":"13105-M","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48796788654299,"sku":"13105-L","price":45.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/driftwood.jpg?v=1779365893","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/caribsea-scapers-select-driftwood-freshwater-aquarium-hardwood","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}