Cholla Wood "Logs"- Medium Size (Individual hand-selected pieces)

Tannin Aquatics hand-selected Cholla "Logs" are terrific for aquascaping, as they are heavy enough to sink relatively easily, yet have tons of cool little holes that you can easily use to secure plants like Java Fern, mosses, etc.  And, they provide a great hiding place for baby fish, Apistos, shrimp, etc.  These branches are derived from the dried root of the Cholla cactus, and are harvested in the Southwestern U.S. on public lands in a sustainable, legal manner by experienced, collectors who hold the permits to do this. The collectors only take "downed", dead skeletons and pay special attention not to harm or disturb any live plant or animal in the area. This ethos is an important, often overlooked aspect of the acquisition of this unique product. We vetted quite a few suppliers before we became acquainted with the quality outfit that we work with. Like other natural branches, they do leach some tannins into the water that can reduce the pH and provide a tiny bit of that brown tint i