True. And i've never owned Manzanita wood, but the Mopani wood is red, just like a color of a campfire flame, red. Not a brighter red, so it just depends on what color you want, i've heard too that any kind of Driftwood will rot, eventually. But I've also read someone having Manzanita wood in their tank for 5 years no problems. So....i dunno. Based on preference, color and budget available.