WIO Wood – Rebel

Rebel Wood is a captivating, brownish-caramel wood that brings a wild and natural touch to your aquarium, paludarium, or terrarium. With its bumpy appearance and smooth trunk, this wood is perfect for contrasting with pale sands and gravel, while its detailed branches and strands create a realistic and mesmerizing environment.

Rebel Wood is an extraordinary addition to any aquatic or terrestrial habitat, offering a young and savage appeal that stands out. This unique wood features a bumpy appearance, contrasting the smooth surface of the trunk with goosebumps at the base of branch bifurcations. The brownish-caramel color combines perfectly with the pale hues of sands and gravel, creating a harmonious balance. Each piece of Rebel Wood is a complete masterpiece, full of intricate details, branches, and strands that showcase extraordinary realism and natural beauty.

Rebel Wood releases very little tannins and in most cases sinks immediately, making it one of the most convenient woods for aquascaping.

Key Points

• Type:Natural wood
• Color:Brownish-caramel
• Texture:Bumpy with smooth trunk, detailed branches and strands
• Water Tannins:Releases barely any tannins
• Versatile:Ideal for aquariums, paludariums, and terrariums
• Packaging:Sold by piece — available in Small (S), Medium (M), and Large (L)

Preparation & Handling

• Curing Optional:Rebel Wood sinks immediately in most cases; for livestock setups, curing is still recommended
• Basic Curing:Soak in warm water for 24–48 hours; rinse thoroughly before placement
• Intensive Curing (sensitive systems):Boil for 30–60 minutes to reduce initial tannins; continue soaking with daily water changes until clear
• Initial Buoyancy:Due to its natural density, Rebel Wood typically requires no soaking; use WIO ScapeGlue or anchors to secure placement if needed

Water Monitoring

• Releases little to no tannins — enjoy crystal-clear water from day one
• May still subtly influence pH; maintain kH ≥ 3 for a stable buffer
• Test pH, kH, and gH weekly during the first few weeks
• Biofilm formation is natural and beneficial — it will diminish over time or can be removed manually

Placement

• Use horizontally for trunk effects or upright for expressive branched structures
• Pair with ferns, mosses, or low-cover plants to emphasize the raw beauty
• Perfect for jungle, ryoboku, or wild-style layouts

Available from Cuboid Nature Aquarium — Authorized Retailer for WIO.