Currently working on a South American themed tank and was wondering which wood would be best?
I have surfed the net and cannot get a definitive South American wood.
I have 2 great pieces of mopani wood at the minute but I believe it originates from Africa.
Any suggestions out there?
Which driftwood is best?
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What type do you want? Chunks, branches, twisted, brightly coloured, knarly?
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Manzanita wood is American, not sure if it is found South though. Good side is no tannins from it, bad side it's quite hard to get and very expensive.
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The variety that sinks!
WARNING - DO NOT BREED, FEED OR PET THE PUDDLE!
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Go with redmoore root and if pennies allow, manzanita. They are more twig looking so should suit nicely. Maybe a couple of smaller bits of bog wood or mopani for the ‘river bed’ chunks.
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If you want it to look natural, some thin branches and twigs, and a few leaves, and a bit of soft bogwood for your plec...