KUMU WO-01 Horn Wood Chip

KUMU Wood Collection

KUMU offers two curated hornwood products designed for nano aquascapes and detail work. Hornwood's dense structure, dark color, and fine texture make it ideal for adding sharp, dynamic accents to small layouts without overwhelming limited space.

KUMU WO-01 Horn Wood Chip (≈85 g) — SKU 106-761

Small, straight hornwood pieces with many pointed tips. Horn Wood Chip's compact size and sharp character create dynamic accents in nano aquariums, paludariums, and terrarium details.

Key Characteristics:

• Size: 50–100 mm individual pieces
• Weight: Approximately 85 g per pack
• Form: Many pieces are straight with pointed ends (resembles small branches or thorns)
• Color: Dark brown to black when wet
• Texture: Dense, fine-grained wood with minimal branching

Aquascaping Applications:

• Nano Aquarium Accents: Use individual chips as focal hardscape in small tanks (≤30 cm)
• Detail Work: Add fine, pointed details to larger layouts without bulk
• Vertical Elements: Stand chips upright to create miniature "dead tree" or branch effects
• Paludarium Details: Use in emergent zones for naturalistic terrestrial wood texture

Preparation:

3. Optional: Boil for 30–60 minutes to accelerate tannin release and ensure wood sinks immediately

4. Scrub with a soft brush to remove softened bark

Planting Strategy:

• Attach mosses (Taxiphyllum, Fissidens) to Horn Wood Chip using fishing line or DOOA Terra Line
• Position chips around stones or larger wood pieces for textural contrast
• Use pointed tips to create "thorny" or "spiky" compositional elements

Tannin Release:

Hornwood releases moderate tannins, tinting water yellow-brown. This is natural and beneficial for many fish species (tetras, Apistogramma, Betta). If you prefer clear water: