Mopani Wood
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Mopani wood is a type of wood that is perfectly suitable for use in both aquariums and terrariums. This wood comes from the African Mopani tree.
It has a beautiful, layered structure with a dark brown to almost black color, and often shows patterns and veins that make it visually interesting.
Use in Aquariums: In aquariums, Mopani wood offers numerous benefits. The wood is not only decorative but also has a mild tannin content, which results in less discoloration of the water.
Like all other types of wood, Mopani wood must first be pre-soaked until it sinks. Of course, you can also weigh down the wood with stones and place it directly in the aquarium.
Use in Terrariums: In terrariums, Mopani wood has the same beautiful appearance. It can be used as a hiding place for reptiles, amphibians, and other terrarium inhabitants.
The hollows and grooves in the wood provide excellent hiding spots and climbing structures. Additionally, it has a natural look that contributes to creating a lifelike environment in the terrarium.
Due to its density and organic shape, Mopani wood is not only beautiful but also sturdy enough to last a very long time in humid environments.
Each piece of Mopani Wood is uniquely photographed and can only be ordered once.
The prices for each piece of wood depend on weight and size.
FAQs
Yes and no. Some stones are completely inert. This means that they do not affect the water parameters. These are Black Lava Rock, Petrified Wood, and Dragon Stone.
Seiryu Rock, Pagoda, Maple Leaf, and Dark Seiryu contain lime which can cause an increase in pH. By using, for example, a Co2 installation or by refreshing with partial osmosis, you can counteract these effects.
Yes, absolutely! An aquascape looks best when you use different sizes of stones and/or pieces of wood. This makes it look more natural and achieves the desired effect.
Hardscape.nl ships orders on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. We ship with DHL and after dispatch, you will receive a Track & Trace code to follow your shipment.
Shipping costs are calculated at checkout.
The shipping costs for your order will be calculated at checkout based on the weight of the package. You will always know the shipping costs in advance. For orders up to 20 kg within the Netherlands, shipping costs start from €7.95. We ship with PostNL or DHL.
For orders over €75, shipping is €2.95
Delivery is often within 1-2 days.
Would you prefer to pick up your order yourself? That's also possible, of course. You can choose this option at checkout, and we will contact you to arrange an appointment.
Pick-up is available in Honselersdijk (15 min from The Hague / 30 min from Rotterdam)
YES! The whole idea behind our webshop is that you always know beforehand which stone or piece of wood you are buying. We ourselves went crazy buying by the kilo, always ending up with unusable stones.
That is now a thing of the past. We photograph everything, and you can choose the most beautiful stones yourself.
We have also built up an assortment of other products that we are big fans of, such as Dr. Bassleer, Co2 articles, Planted Box, and useful maintenance tools.
All items that we ourselves use daily.