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Rio Negro, Brazil
SELECTIONS INSPIRED BY THE TINTED WATERS OF SOUTH AMERICA...
Let's face it, if most of us had to think of THE prototypical blackwater habitat, it would have to be the Rio Negro. Known for it's deeply tinted water, the Rio Negro is chemically, biologically, and ecologically a "weave" of interdependencies- with soil, water, and surrounding forest all functioning together to influence the lives of the fishes which reside within them.
For a blackwater aquarium enthusiast, the Rio Negro represents the ultimate canvas for us to work on! It's all about materials which not only replicate the beautiful brown water, but the richly textured and intricate world of the materials which accumulate beneath its surface.
This collection is inspired by this amazing habitat. Our suggested selections include materials from all around the world, with an emphasis on recreating the aesthetics and function of this region. Use them as a start to "tint your world!"
Cariniana Pod
Sold Out - $ 22.00
A true "gift from the jungle", the Cariniana Pod comes to us from the Cariniana legalis tree from South America. Interestingly, these are some of Brazil's oldest trees, with some...
Live Oak Leaf Litter (Approx 1.5oz/42.52g Package)
Sold Out - $ 5.00
The beautiful leaves of the Live Oak, Quercus sp. are a real gem for the botanical-style aquarium enthusiast/aquascaper! Not only are they small (typically the largest specimens are less than 3.5"/8.89cm;...
"Twenty Twigs"- Assorted Small Oak Twigs (20 pcs.)
Sold Out - $ 5.00
Branches and twigs form the basis of many natural aquatic ecosystems, and they're perfectly suited for doing the same in aquariums. I first started playing with oak twigs and...
Catappa Leaves- Medium Size
Sold Out - $ 14.00
The leaves of the Indian Almond Tree, (Terminalia catappa), provide numerous benefits for tropical fish. The leaves, when steeped in water, impart a beautiful golden-brown color, reduce the pH, and...
"Bits and Pieces"- Assorted Small Root and Twig Sections (20 pcs.)
Sold Out - $ 5.00
Bits of roots, twigs, and shoots from terrestrial plants are found throughout the aquatic environment. They form a network of "interstitial spaces" on the substrate, where all sorts of...
Banana Stem Pieces
$ 5.00
Banana stems, (Musa spientum), have a cool, almost "bonelike" appearance and texture, and are quite strong. They make great little aesthetic accents and foraging areas for a variety of aquatic...
Magnolia Leaves
Sold Out - $ 8.00
The leaves of the Magnolia tree are distinctive, attractive, and very useful for aquarium purposes. They're decorative, and make a great supplemental food source/biofilm substrate. They can vary widely in color,...
"Sky Fruit" Pod
Sold Out - $ 8.00
These are very interesting, woody pods, derived from the outer valve of the fruit of the Swietenia macrophylla tree, which hails from a wide range of tropical locales (although native to...
Borneo Catappa Bark
Sold Out - $ 18.00
Tannin Borneo Catappa Bark offers a rich source of tannins, humic acids, and other substances which are thought to provide some antibacterial and antifungal properties and other health benefits...
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