{"product_id":"wio-wood-isengard-ent","title":"WIO Wood-Isengard","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIsengard\u003c\/strong\u003e pays tribute to the epic spirit of the ancient forest guardians from The Lord of the Rings. Shaped like a\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003esolitary Ent or an entire root-entwined forest\u003c\/strong\u003e, this monumental wood boasts a \u003cstrong\u003epowerful trunk form\u003c\/strong\u003e and an \u003cstrong\u003eimpressive, dense root system\u003c\/strong\u003e-perfect for scapes that feel mythical, grounded, and eternal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith each piece sold by weight, Isengard varies in form-some resemble \u003cstrong\u003elone standing giants\u003c\/strong\u003e, others \u003cstrong\u003eminiature forests\u003c\/strong\u003e, ready to dominate your scape with character and story. 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Available in Mixed Sizes (L \/ XL \/ XXL).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Naturally collected and untreated; epic in presence, rooted in nature.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"YInLPU\" data-hook=\"collapse-info-section\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"KHWbzo undefined\" data-hook=\"collapse-info-item\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"szUvEIq odg_kMs---typography-11-runningText odg_kMs---priority-7-primary _HOcyB x4nptw sxbtulv ftb6e2\" aria-hidden=\"false\" data-hook=\"info-section-title\"\u003eUsage\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"aecizt ciGGdC QfrfFD cell\" data-hook=\"collapse-info-minus-icon\"\u003e\u003csvg viewbox=\"0 0 15 15\" fill=\"currentColor\" width=\"15\" height=\"15\"\u003e\u003cg id=\"Page-2\" stroke=\"none\" fill=\"none\" stroke-width=\"1\" fill-rule=\"evenodd\"\u003e\u003cg id=\"Desktop-1920-\/-1080\" fill=\"currentColor\" fill-rule=\"nonzero\"\u003e\u003cg id=\"new_minus\" transform=\"translate(2 7)\"\u003e\u003cg id=\"Rectangle-5\"\u003e\u003cg id=\"Page-1\"\u003e\u003cg id=\"Desktop-1920-\/-1080\"\u003e\u003cg id=\"Group\"\u003e\u003cpath id=\"Rectangle-5\" d=\"M0 0L11 0 11 1 0 1z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/g\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv aria-hidden=\"false\" class=\"rah-static rah-static--height-auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"ulKuLk QfrfFD cell\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-hook=\"info-section-description\" class=\"zp8uy2\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePreparation and Handling Precautions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCuring Required:\u003c\/strong\u003e Isengard must be cured before aquatic use to ensure optimal water quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBasic Curing (for large display tanks):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Soak in warm water for 24–48 hours due to size.\u003cbr\u003e- Rinse thoroughly before placing in layout.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntensive Curing (for aquariums with fish\/inverts):\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e- Boil in sections if possible, or soak in hot water and replace daily until tannins reduce.\u003cbr\u003e- Full water saturation may take several weeks depending on wood density.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGradual Introduction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Especially important in aquariums-start with one structure and monitor.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInitial Buoyancy\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge pieces may float initially. 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