Wood Sinking Chip

A curated mix of small natural wood pieces brings the look of stream-borne litter and bankfall into your scape. Use Wood Sinking Chips to soften hard edges, frame stones, and build leaf-littered corridors where shrimp and fry can forage. As the wood matures, gentle tannins tint the water and biofilm appears, both natural processes in forest streams and flooded margins that help you achieve an authentic, living habitat.

• Composition: Natural wood pieces, bark fragments, fine roots, twigs, and wood litter.
• Color: Earthy dark browns with natural variation.
• Form/Size: Assorted small pieces for detailed accents.
• Function: Adds structure, micro-shelter, and organic realism; supports biofilm and natural tannins.
• Chemistry: Releases tannins; can lower pH and affect kH, especially in soft water.
• Readiness: Not ready-to-use, curing required (boil or soak) to sink and de-tannin.
• Safety: Aquarium, paludarium, and terrarium safe when properly cured and introduced gradually.
• Packaging: 130g bag.
• Why choose this: Achieve true “forest stream” or jungle character and functional micro-habitats.

• Preparation (required): Boil for ~20 minutes to saturate and speed tannin release or soak 24–72 hours in warm water, changing water daily.
• Introduce gradually: Especially in established tanks with low kH/gH; add over several days/weeks.
• Placement: Arrange like natural drift lines and pockets; mix piece sizes; partially bury or wedge for a settled look.
• Aftercare: Expect a light biofilm (normal and beneficial). Perform regular water changes if tint is stronger than desired.