Mopani wood can also leach tannins and produce a fungal growth just like regular bogwood so the points about removal and treatment for regular bogwood apply to mopani wood also.
Mopani wood aquarium safe.
A beautiful two color african hardwood for aquariums or terrariums.
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But mopani will also release tannins into the aquarium.
Mopani wood aquarium.
Many aquarists recommend thorough curing before adding this wood to your aquarium.
It should sink quite readily.
The real issue behind the mopani controversy is that there are different grades of it some is lighter and lower quality meant for reptiles and birds while the higher quality is very dense and should be sold as aquarium grade mopani.
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Smooth surface textured detail and unique mottled color adds interest and enrichment to habitats.
Always thoroughly soak mopani wood before adding it to your aquarium.
Mopani wood is very dense and heavy.
All wood will grow a white fungus for anywhere from days to weeks then one day disappear when your tank balances.
That s the form most often seen in the aquarium.
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