{"product_id":"malaysian-driftwood-freshwater-aquascaping-hardwood","title":"Malaysian 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 — each piece is unique, and we'll set yours aside until you arrive so you can see exactly what you're taking home.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMalaysian Driftwood\u003c\/strong\u003e is the classic aquascaper's hardwood — dense, decay-resistant, and so heavy it sinks immediately with no soaking or boiling required. Gnarled root-and-branch forms create instant structure for shrimp, plecos, bettas, tetras, and any blackwater or planted setup. Each piece is naturally one-of-a-kind, hand-picked from our in-store selection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePair with our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive freshwater plants\u003c\/a\u003e — the wood makes an ideal mount for anubias, java fern, and mosses. Browse our full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater collection\u003c\/a\u003e for compatible livestock and supplies.\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;\"\u003eWhy Malaysian Driftwood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinks immediately\u003c\/strong\u003e — no waterlogging or weighing down required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReleases tannins\u003c\/strong\u003e — gently lowers pH and produces a soft amber \"blackwater\" tint that bettas, tetras, and shrimp thrive in. Reduce or eliminate with activated carbon if you prefer crystal-clear water.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSurface for epiphytic plants\u003c\/strong\u003e — perfect anchor for \u003cem\u003eAnubias\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem\u003eMicrosorum\u003c\/em\u003e (Java fern), \u003cem\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/em\u003e, and aquatic mosses.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDecay-resistant hardwood\u003c\/strong\u003e — holds up for years in submerged use without softening or fouling.\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;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;width:30%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedium\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eRoughly 6–10\" — fits 10–29 gallon tanks. Great as a single focal piece in a nano or as a multi-piece \"tangle\" in larger setups.\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;\"\u003eRoughly 10–14\" — anchors 30–75 gallon aquascapes as a standalone hardscape centerpiece.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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;\"\u003eSetup Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse first:\u003c\/strong\u003e A quick scrub under hot water removes loose debris before placement.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTannin control:\u003c\/strong\u003e If you want minimal tea-coloring, soak the piece in a bucket of hot water for 24–48 hours and change the water once. Or just embrace the amber — it's beneficial for many fish and inverts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMounting plants:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use thin cotton thread or super glue gel to attach rhizomes (Anubias, Java fern). Roots will fuse to the wood within weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e A soft brush during water changes is all it needs. Avoid soaps or chemicals.\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;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;width:100%;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;width:40%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNatural Malaysian hardwood\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSoutheast Asia\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSinks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, immediately — no soaking required\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTannin release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eModerate — slight pH softening and amber tint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSuitable for\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater (preferred); rinsed well, also usable in brackish\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes available\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #BBDEFB;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium ($13.99) \u0026amp; Large ($19.99)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\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;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/weeping-moss-vesicularia-ferriei-freshwater-plant-cup\"\u003eWeeping Moss\u003c\/a\u003e — flowing, draping cover for the branches.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/christmas-moss-portion-cup\"\u003eChristmas Moss\u003c\/a\u003e — denser, classic aquascape moss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/bucephalandra-brownie-purple-tissue-culture-cup-freshwater-plant\"\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/a\u003e — rhizome plants that thrive when glued or tied to driftwood.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-invertebrates\"\u003eFreshwater shrimp \u0026amp; snails\u003c\/a\u003e — they'll graze biofilm off the wood for years.\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\u003eDo I need to boil it first?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nNot required — Malaysian Driftwood sinks straight away and is safe to use after a rinse. Boiling can speed up tannin release if you want to \"exhaust\" some of the color before it goes in the tank.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stain my water brown?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nA little, especially in the first few weeks. The amber tint is harmless and beneficial for shrimp, bettas, and blackwater species. Use activated carbon or Purigen if you want it clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use it in saltwater?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nWe don't recommend it. The tannins and softening effect work against marine chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill every piece look like the photo?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nEach piece is natural and unique. The photo shows a representative example — shape, branching, and exact size will vary. Come into the store to hand-pick the one you want.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Squeaky's Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Medium","offer_id":48683859443931,"sku":"03302","price":13.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large","offer_id":48683859476699,"sku":"03303","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/image_91f8669e-306c-4a43-bf7a-6f613cc7ee2b.png?v=1774651178","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/malaysian-driftwood-freshwater-aquascaping-hardwood","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}