Driftwood vs Plastic Ornaments

[neon1423]

So I'm building a new 30 gallon tank and have a vision in my head of a large driftwood centerpeice with java fern, moss's and anubius plants growing on it. I've looked at both big als locations and havent found the ideal peice of driftwood. I've found some that come close, but untill I exaust all options I wont spend money on almost.

The problem is I've found almost exactly what I had in mind at petsmart in a plastic (or some man made material) ornament.

My question is has anyone had success using man made ornaments instead of driftwood? Or where other then big als can you buy driftwood?

[missavgp]

Critter Jungle also sells driftwood pieces

[lucius]

The problem is I've found almost exactly what I had in mind at petsmart in a plastic (or some man made material) ornament.

Can you post a pic or describe what you're looking for?  Maybe someone has seen something similar.

[neon1423]

this is what I found at petsmart.

http://www.petsmart.ca/fish/ornaments/top-fin-driftwood-aquarium-ornament-zid36-17497/cat-36-catid-300071?var_id=36-17497

eith looking for something similer in real driftwood, or wondering if I can attach live plant to it like you would driftwood

[lucius]

You could also try putting together some smaller pieces of driftwood to create the same effect.  I used two pieces here and came up with this.  My oto's like hanging out in the opening.

[neon1423]

good idea. I hadn't thought of that.