{"product_id":"uns-spider-wood-on-slate","title":"UNS Spider Wood on Slate","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"background:#f5f5f5;border-left:4px solid #666;padding:10px 14px;margin:0 0 14px;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIn-store pickup only.\u003c\/strong\u003e Reserve your piece online and collect it at the store. Sold by the piece.\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUNS Spider Wood on Slate\u003c\/strong\u003e is the aquascaper's favorite driftwood with its biggest headache solved. Each piece of light, twisting spider wood comes pre-anchored to a slab of aquarium-safe natural slate, so it sinks the moment it hits the water instead of floating for weeks while it waterlogs. Bury the slim slate base under your substrate or leave it showing as part of the hardscape. The tangled branches are perfect for tying on mosses, \u003cem\u003eAnubias\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem\u003eBucephalandra\u003c\/em\u003e, and the pale wood pops against dark substrate and green plants. Every piece is hand-selected, so come in and pick the shape that fits your tank. Pair it with stone from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquarium-decor-hardscape\"\u003ehardscape collection\u003c\/a\u003e and greenery from our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003elive plants\u003c\/a\u003e.\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eWhy Slate-Mounted Spider Wood\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSinks immediately.\u003c\/strong\u003e No weeks of soaking or weighing it down with rocks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStays put.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slate base keeps the piece exactly where you placed it, even with strong flow or digging fish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePlant-ready branches.\u003c\/strong\u003e Dozens of forks and tangles for attaching epiphytes and moss.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLight color, natural look.\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic spider wood tone that contrasts beautifully with dark substrates.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAquarium safe.\u003c\/strong\u003e Natural wood and inert slate; mild tannins that fade with water changes.\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eChoose Your Size\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eSize\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eAverage length\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;background:#f5f5f5;text-align:left;\"\u003eBest for\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmall\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e8 to 12 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNano and desktop tanks, betta tanks, accent pieces\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eMedium\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e12 to 16 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e10 to 30 gallon tanks, single centerpiece\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eLarge\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e16 to 20 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e40 to 75 gallon tanks, focal point\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eXL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e20 to 24 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e75 gallons and up, large scapes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e2X\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e24 to 28 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBig tanks, paludariums, statement pieces\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSetup Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the piece under warm water to knock off any dust, then place it. No soaking is required to sink it. You may see a light tea tint for the first few weeks as tannins release; regular water changes or a little activated carbon clear it, and many planted-tank keepers welcome the natural blackwater look. Attach plants with aquarium-safe glue or cotton thread, and bury the slate under an inch of substrate for a seamless look.\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"border-collapse:collapse;margin:8px 0;font-size:0.95em;\"\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eUltum Nature Systems (UNS)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWood\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eNatural spider wood (Rhododendron root)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBase\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003ePre-anchored aquarium-safe natural slate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSinks\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eYes, immediately\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSizes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eSmall 8-12 in, Medium 12-16 in, Large 16-20 in, XL 20-24 in, 2X 24-28 in (averages)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSold\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eBy the piece, in-store pickup only\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWater type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border:1px solid #ddd;padding:6px 10px;\"\u003eFreshwater, planted, paludarium\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eRecommended Pairings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/freshwater-aquarium-plants\"\u003eLive plants\u003c\/a\u003e, especially mosses, Anubias, and Bucephalandra for the branches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/aquarium-decor-hardscape\"\u003eAquascaping rock and hardscape\u003c\/a\u003e to build around it\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/zoomed-spider-wood\"\u003eZooMed Spider Wood\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/spider-wood\"\u003eLifegard Spider Wood\u003c\/a\u003e if you prefer unmounted pieces\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrowse all \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/collections\/fresh-water\"\u003efreshwater supplies\u003c\/a\u003e\n\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 #666;padding-left:8px;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes it really sink right away?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. The slate base holds it down from day one, which is the whole point of the mounted version.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill it stain my water?\u003c\/strong\u003e Spider wood releases mild tannins for a few weeks. Water changes or carbon clear it quickly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it safe for shrimp and fish?\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Natural wood and inert slate are safe for shrimp, snails, and fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I pick my piece?\u003c\/strong\u003e Absolutely. Every piece is unique, so reserve your size online and choose your favorite shape at pickup.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ultum Nature Systems","offers":[{"title":"Small (8-12 in)","offer_id":49281529643227,"sku":"MJSS81YSC","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium (12-16 in)","offer_id":49281529675995,"sku":"MJSS81YMC","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large (16-20 in)","offer_id":49281529708763,"sku":"MJSS81YLC","price":29.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"XL (20-24 in)","offer_id":49281529741531,"sku":"MJSS81YXLC","price":44.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"2X (24-28 in)","offer_id":49281529774299,"sku":"MJSS81Y2XLC","price":59.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0767\/5209\/3403\/files\/uns-spider-wood-slate-s.jpg?v=1789131336","url":"https:\/\/squeakysaquatics.com\/products\/uns-spider-wood-on-slate","provider":"Squeaky's Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}