Tannin Aquatics
CCA Members
We just "reloaded" our selection of premium aquatic wood, and we'll be adding even more pieces over the next several days! Included in this update is a new selection of one of our fave woods, Mopani! Check out our wood selection NOW!
Are you a big fan of using wood in your aquaecapes?
Apart from some specialized situations (like African Rift Lake cichlid tanks), it seems like almost EVERY freshwater hobbyists incorporates wood of some sort into his/her aquascape at some point!
One of our favorite woods (and among the most sought after by fellow hobbyists) used in 'scaping is Mopani. Also called "Mopane", it comes from a species of tree, Colophspermum mopane, found in hot, dry parts of Africa- specifically, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Angola and Malawi. In fact, the tree only occurs in Africa, which gives you some idea as to its relative scarcity in the aquarium trade. (click to read more)
Are you a big fan of using wood in your aquaecapes?
Apart from some specialized situations (like African Rift Lake cichlid tanks), it seems like almost EVERY freshwater hobbyists incorporates wood of some sort into his/her aquascape at some point!
One of our favorite woods (and among the most sought after by fellow hobbyists) used in 'scaping is Mopani. Also called "Mopane", it comes from a species of tree, Colophspermum mopane, found in hot, dry parts of Africa- specifically, South Africa, Zimbabwe, Mozambique, Botswana, Zambia, Namibia, Angola and Malawi. In fact, the tree only occurs in Africa, which gives you some idea as to its relative scarcity in the aquarium trade. (click to read more)
