{"product_id":"bog-wood","title":"Bog Wood","description":"\u003cp\u003eBogwood is a favorite piece of aquarium décor. It is simple to use, resembles a submerged stump or branch, and can be used in a variety of aquascape designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHighlights\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBog Wood is dark brown \u0026amp; black in color with many holes and caves and has an overall extraordinary texture. The tannin released from the wood is completely safe for fish. It can acidify and soften water, however, lowering pH.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBogwood when added to an aquarium turns it from a two-dimensional glass box to a three-dimensional aquatic environment. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is a powerful piece of décor that sets the aquascape design as a piece of wood and catches the attention of an onlooker.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFreshwater fish and shrimp prefer Bogwood because it gives them a more natural habitat. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA favorite among cichlids and full-bodied fish. Its holes and caves serve as hiding places for fish. It is very safe to use and serves as a safe bed for fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFish lay their eggs right on the wood and also provide a “home base” for them to swim to if they detect other fish approaching too closely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBogwood provides a great environment for the growth of algae and microorganisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is it an ideal pick by aquascapers?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBog Wood is used in aquascaping as it makes woodworking fun. It is added in aquariums for aesthetic purposes. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBogwood adds beauty, attractiveness and grandeur to Mountains, Jungles, Waterfalls, Deserts and other aquascaping designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePre-preps for Wood \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRemove solid debris:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hold the piece at one end and give it a shake and tap the wood against solid objects.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDry scrub the wood: \u003c\/strong\u003eUsing a coarse stiff brush, scrub and brush the surface of the wood.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePick at it: \u003c\/strong\u003eUse a pick, knife or a pointed object, to dig out and scrape off the remaining debris.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSanding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Using sandpaper, rub the surface of the wood and remove any rough or sharp edges.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Quarantine:\u003c\/strong\u003e Place the wood into a sealed plastic bag and leave it for a few days.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWash thoroughly: \u003c\/strong\u003eHold the wood under a steady stream of water until the water flowing off looks to be running clear.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSoak the wood: \u003c\/strong\u003eSlowly pour water onto the wood until it is completely submerged. Leave the wood to soak for one or two weeks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSterilizing: \u003c\/strong\u003ePour boiled water over your wood, submerging it in an insulated container.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Hobbit Land","offers":[{"title":"Small \/ 500g","offer_id":43458592931874,"sku":"HOBDW003BWS500G","price":1500.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Small \/ Upto 1kg","offer_id":43458592997410,"sku":"HOBDW003BWS1KG","price":2780.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Upto 2kg","offer_id":43458872082466,"sku":"HOBDW003BWM2KG","price":5160.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium \/ Upto 3kg","offer_id":43458872115234,"sku":"HOBDW003BWM3KG","price":7540.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Upto 4kg","offer_id":43458872148002,"sku":"HOBDW003BWL4KG","price":9920.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true},{"title":"Large \/ Upto 5kg","offer_id":43458872180770,"sku":"HOBDW003BWL5KG","price":12300.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/7155\/8690\/files\/bogwood-driftwood-aquascaping.webp?v=1737887365","url":"https:\/\/www.thehobbitland.in\/products\/bog-wood","provider":"The Hobbit Land","version":"1.0","type":"link"}