Unique and Very Rare: Western Hemlock Roots Driftwood
Western hemlock roots driftwood seems to be a treasure for an aquascape enthusiast.
This is because this type of driftwood is rare and very difficult to obtain.
But because of its natural beauty and uniqueness, Western hemlock root is still sought after by many people.
Western Hemlock Roots are the choice to be placed in the aquarium because they have an unusual shape.
Looks big and sturdy; this type of driftwood makes the aquarium atmosphere look so natural and attractive.
Where does the Western Hemlock tree come from?
The western hemlock tree originated from North America and grew around the coastal rainforests of Alaska and British Columbia.
The wood has good strength and weight and is often used as a building material.
Meanwhile, the roots are often used for driftwood in the aquarium.
Do Western Hemlock roots contain tannins?
Western Hemlock root driftwood will indeed provide a unique beauty for your aquarium.
But you have to be careful because this type of driftwood contains tannins in its roots.
If it is not removed correctly, the tannins will make the water cloudy and dangerous for the aquarium’s inhabitants.
You can get rid of the tannins in Western Hemlock roots by boiling them for about 30 to 50 minutes.
In addition, you can try to keep Molly fish that like to eat the tannins in driftwood.
Read more on our article on how to clean driftwood
The pros of placing the Western Hemlock root in the aquarium
There are several advantages when you put Western hemlock root driftwood inside the aquarium:
- Due to its large size, Western hemlock root driftwood is very suitable to be placed in a large aquarium as well to give a natural and beautiful impression to it
- Due to the large size of the driftwood, the roots of the Western Hemlock are useful as a shelter for aquarium inhabitants to hide and breed
- Adding aesthetic and luxury value to your aquascape
The cons of having Western hemlock root driftwood
- Western hemlock root driftwood is a type of wood that is rare and difficult to obtain; therefore, the price is costly
- Its super large size is not suitable for small aquariums
In conclusion
- Western Hemlock root driftwood originates from North America and is an expensive and rare type of driftwood
- This driftwood contains relatively high tannins
- Western Hemlock roots are indeed luxurious and beautiful, but the price is also very high
Western Hemlock root driftwood may only be suitable for large aquariums, so you can try other alternatives if you only have a medium-sized aquarium.
