Bonsai – Medium

Bonsai is a symbol of wisdom, strength, and intuition.

Bonsai wood is a piece of natural art. It branches out like a tree and looks like a tree however, is very small in size.  It comes in shades and tints of brown.

Having said that when you hear the word ‘Bonsai’ what comes come to your mind is a miniature beautiful living tree or shrub. Well, keeping this concept of a bonsai tree in mind many aquarium fans and aquascapers use bonsai wood, attach aquarium plants like  Java Moss, Flame Moss, Anubias, and Bucephalandra place them in their aquariums to give beautiful scenic effects. For Example : A  Jungle Theme.

Bonsai wood is safe for aquariums as it purifies and softens water in the tank and replicates a natural habitat. 

It improves water’s pH level and adds great value to the fish tank setup. The branches give your fish perfect hiding places, thus making it an ideal and safe choice for aquatic life. 

Bonsai wood helps in creating beautiful tree-scape aquarium designs.

Why is it an ideal pick by aquascapers?

Aquascapes use this beautiful wood to create a great visual impacts. 

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Pre-preps for WOOD 

• Remove solid debris: Hold the piece at one end and give it a shake, and tap the wood against solid objects.
• Dry scrub the wood: Using a coarse stiff brush, scrub and brush the surface of the wood.
• Pick at it: Use a pick, knife, or a pointed object, to dig out and scrape off the remaining debris.
• Sanding: Using sandpaper, rub the surface of the wood and remove any rough or sharp edges.
• Basic quarantine: Place the wood into a sealed plastic bag, and leave it for a few days.
• Wash thoroughly: Hold the wood under a steady stream of water until the water flowing off looks to be running clear.
• Soak the wood: Slowly pour water onto the wood until it is completely submerged. Leave the wood to soak for one or two weeks.
• Sterilizing: Pour boiled water over your wood, submerging it in an insulated container.