Zoo Med Dark Mopani Wood - Small
Zoo Med Dark Mopani Wood - Small
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Product Description
Product Description
Zoo Med Dark Mopani Wood - Small
Zoo Med Dark Mopani Wood - Small is a darker-shade natural Mopani hardwood piece for aquariums and terrariums. It provides the same dense sinking structure, textured surface, and natural habitat detail as standard Mopani Wood while offering a darker visual tone for aquascapes, planted tanks, and naturalistic displays.
Small Dark Mopani Accent for Natural Contrast
The small dark piece is useful for nano aquariums, betta-style displays, smaller planted tanks, terrariums, and accent hardscapes. Its darker tone contrasts well against light sand, pale gravel, bright plants, and lighter rockwork while still offering natural Mopani texture.
Darker Wood Tone for Nano and Planted Displays
- Darker-shade natural Mopani wood for aquariums or terrariums.
- Smooth surface and textured detail add interest to habitat layouts.
- Dense hardwood sinks immediately in aquariums.
- Hard wood resists rotting compared with softer driftwood.
- Useful with live plants, mosses, and epiphytes for natural layouts.
- Can provide cover, enrichment, and visual structure.
- Each piece is naturally unique in colour, grain, size, and shape.
Small Dark Mopani Details and Variation
- Product type: Dark natural aquarium and terrarium wood
- Size: Small
- Approximate length: 6-8"
- Material: Natural Mopani hardwood
- Use: Aquariums, planted tanks, terrariums, paludariums, and naturalistic displays
- Water effect: May release tannins that tint aquarium water and lower pH
- Variation note: Size, shape, colour, and texture vary naturally from piece to piece
Aquarium Prep and Tannin Control
- Rinse the wood well with fresh water before use.
- For aquarium use, soak the wood separately before adding it to the tank if you want to reduce tannin release.
- Change the soaking water daily until the water tint becomes lighter.
- Place the wood where it will not press against glass, block equipment, or trap livestock.
- Use extra activated carbon in the filter if the aquarium water remains darker than desired.
- Never use soap, detergent, bleach, or household cleaners on aquarium wood.
What's Included
- 1 Zoo Med Dark Mopani Wood - Small natural wood piece
Shipping Info
Shipping Info
FREE SHIPPING OVER $119!*
- does not apply to livestock -
$11.99 FLAT RATE FOR LESS THAN $119.00 - CANADA WIDE!
*EXCEPTIONS:
- Any heavy or bulky items will incur a 100% charge of the actual shipping cost (valid for both Canada and the US). Heavy bulky items include (but are not limited to): salt, dry rock, sand, chillers, sumps, aquariums, stands, and some filter media.
- Frozen or perishable food can only be shipped via UPS Express. We have discounted the express shipping of these items to help the hobbyist out.
- Livestock is covered by a different shipping policy. To view the policy and further information regarding shipping livestock, click here.
GENERAL NOTES:
- We always make our best effort to ship your order via the carrier chosen during the check-out process; however, for some multi-piece shipments and/or remote destinations, we must reserve the right to use another carrier at our discretion (and without prior notice). If you require notice of any changes made to the carrier, please mention it in the special instructions during check-out.
- Upon request, we will ship your dry goods as per your specifications (courier, airlines, on your account, etc.).
- Quoted rates are the carriers live discounted shipping rates after adjusting for any/all shipping promotions.
Returns / Exchanges
Returns / Exchanges
Return Policy — Aquarium Equipment & Supplies
- All returns and/or exchanges must be made within 30 days of receipt of product.
- Before returning or exchanging any goods, you must contact J&L Aquatics to obtain a Return Merchandise Authorization (RMA). Items returned without prior authorization will be declined.
- Returned items must be unused, in original packaging, in as-new condition, and in perfect sellable condition. All returns are subject to inspection upon receipt.
- A 15% restocking fee applies to all online returns. This fee includes the cost of outbound shipping.
- Customer is responsible for return shipping costs on standard returns.
- Order cancellations made before shipping are not subject to a restocking fee.
Non-Returnable Items
- Special order items
- Clearance / final sale items
- Open box items
Regular sale items (non-clearance) are returnable within the 30-day return window, subject to our standard return conditions.
Defective, Warranty & DOA Items
- If you receive an item that is defective, not working, or dead on arrival (DOA), please contact us as soon as possible.
- Confirmed defective and warranty returns have no restocking fee and no Affirm fee. Customer does not pay return shipping — J&L Aquatics will provide a prepaid return label.
- All defective claims are subject to inspection. Items showing signs of customer damage, improper installation, or misuse are not covered under warranty.
Carrier Damage & Lost in Transit
- If your order arrives damaged by the carrier or is lost in transit, please contact us right away with:Photos of the damaged product (if applicable)Photos of the damaged box/packaging (if applicable)A description of the issue
- Important — Do not throw out any packaging! Please keep all original packaging, boxes, and packing materials. These are required to process your claim. Discarding packaging may affect our ability to resolve your claim.
High-Value Items ($100+)
- For items valued at $100 or more, customers must provide a return tracking number before a replacement will be shipped.
Affirm & Financing Orders
- Affirm or similar financing orders that are cancelled or returned in-store are subject to a 5% service charge. This covers the processing fee charged to us by the financing provider.
- The Affirm service charge does not apply to confirmed defective or warranty returns.
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