Dragonscale Wood

• Dragon Skin Texture: Deeply grooved and perforated surface for dramatic chiaroscuro.
• Natural Wabi-Sabi: Each piece displays weathered beauty and expressive imperfection.
• Plant-Ready: Ideal for attaching mosses and epiphytic plants in hollows and crests.
• Customizable: Can be carved or shaped for bespoke compositions.
• Versatile: Perfect for aquariums, paludariums, and terrariums.
• Packaging: Sold by piece. Available in Extra Small (<10 cm), Small (10.20 cm), and Medium sizes (20-30 cm).
• Origin: Naturally weathered wood, untreated and full of character.

Preparation and Handling Precautions

• Curing Required: Dragonscale Wood should be properly cured before aquatic use.
• Basic Curing (for decorative or small-scale use):
  - Soak in warm water for 24 hours.
  - Rinse thoroughly before placing.
• Intensive Curing (for sensitive aquatic environments):
  - Boil for 30–60 minutes to reduce tannins and prepare surface for planting.
  - Follow with daily water soaking until water is clear.
• Gradual Introduction: Especially in smaller systems, start with a piece or two and monitor conditions.

Initial Buoyancy

• May float initially. Soak thoroughly or secure using WIO’s ScapeGlue Kits, stones, or anchors until fully waterlogged.

Natural Organic Material

• Each piece varies in texture, form, and hole patterns-these variations are what make it exceptional.

Water Monitoring

• Tannins may be released in the early stage, especially from dense sections.
• Maintain kH ≥ 3 to buffer and stabilize pH.
• Test pH, kH, and gH weekly during early use.
• Perform partial water changes as needed; activated carbon can help control water tint.
• Biofilm or saprolegnia may appear in early weeks-this is normal and temporary.

Placement

• Shadow Play & Texture: Stand Dragonscale Wood vertically or stagger pieces at different angles to create dramatic light play and depth.
• Use hollows and crevices for planting mosses, Bucephalandra, or Anubias.
• Combine with dark substrates or fine sands to emphasize texture and contrast.