Cholla Wood Pieces

Cholla wood is a lightweight, hollow wood formed from the dried skeleton of the cholla cactus, and it's become a popular natural addition to shrimp tanks, fish tanks, and aquascapes alike. Its hollow tunnels make an ideal hiding spot for shrimp, giving them somewhere safe to moult and explore, while the textured surface naturally develops biofilm, a valuable food source for shrimp, snails, and bottom-dwelling fish.

It's also useful for aquascaping, as moss, Anubias, and Bucephalandra can all be tied on to create a natural, textured feature. Small fish, plecos, corydoras, and otocinclus will graze on the biofilm too, and as the wood breaks down over time it releases tannins that gently soften and tint the water, similar to a natural blackwater environment.

Cholla wood tends to float at first, so it's best to boil or soak it before adding it to the tank; this helps remove excess tannins and waterlogs the wood so it sinks more easily. Pieces can also be cut down to size for nano tanks or smaller shrimp setups.

As a natural product, size and appearance may vary. Adding botanicals to your aquarium can affect water parameters and release tannins into the water, so we recommend regular water testing when using botanicals.

& Uses:

_ Ideal for Shrimp Tanks – The hollow structure of Cholla wood makes the perfect natural hideout for shrimp, giving them a safe place to molt and explore.
_ Encourages Biofilm Growth – Cholla wood naturally cultivates Biofilm, an essential food source for shrimp, snails, and bottom-dwelling fish.
_ Perfect for Aquascaping – Easily attach Java moss, Anubias, or Bucephalandra to create a Beautiful, natural aquarium feature.
_ Great for Fish Tanks – Provides shelter and grazing surfaces for Small fish, plecos, corydoras, otocinclus, and fry.
_ Tannin Release & Water Softening – Releases beneficial Tannins, slightly lowering pH and mimicking natural blackwater environments.
_ Easily Customisable – Can be Cut into smaller pieces to fit nano tanks, shrimp tanks, or larger aquariums.
_ Safe & Natural – 100% Aquarium-safe and perfect for freshwater tanks, planted tanks, and shrimp breeding setups.

How to Use Cholla Wood in Your Aquarium

Before adding cholla wood to your tank, it's best to Boil or soak it to help it sink and remove excess tannins. Over time, the wood will naturally Break down, enriching your aquarium ecosystem.

Whether you're keeping cherry shrimp, Amano shrimp, Neocaridina shrimp, or small tropical fish, cholla wood is an excellent addition for both functionality and aesthetics.

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We aim to get all orders on a next day delivery service with Royal Mail or Parcel Force, occasionally Yodel, however this is not guaranteed. 

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