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"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...
"Coco Curls"
Sold Out - $ 7.00
These versatile botanicals are derived from coconut shells (Cocos nucifera), and are really cool-looking "accent pieces" for a tropical stream biotope aquarium! Each one has a very unique shape, and...
"Fundo Tropical" Natural Substrate Enhancement Media
Sold Out - $ 10.00
If you've been following my ramblings here at Tannin, you know that we're big fans of natural-looking substrates in biotope-inspired aquariums. Most of the tropical substrates that we've seen in...
"Helix Pods"
Sold Out - $ 7.00
"Helix Pods" have a cool curved form and a smooth, woody appearance and texture. The fruit of Caesalpinia pulcherrima, widely distributed throughout the tropics, these distinctive pods make great little foraging...
"Monkey Pot"
Sold Out - $ 8.00
The aptly-named "Monkey Pot" is technically a nut, produced from the abundant tree, Lecythis pisonis, native to South America (most notably, the Amazonian region). The large, woody, gourd-like fruits are a...
"Nano" Lotus Seed Pod (Package of 36)
Sold Out - $ 10.00
Like it's larger bretheren, this botanical is part of the "seed head" of the Lotus plant (Nelumbo nucifera). However, these little, light-as-a-feather botanicals average only 0.75- 1 inches (approx. 10.9-2.54...
"Re-Leaf" Leaf Litter Replenishment Pack (40 Pieces)
Sold Out - $ 20.00
If you're a fan of adding leaves to your aquascape to create a cool microhabitat, then you already know that replenishing them as they decompose is just "par for the...
"River Pebbles" -Approx 4lb (1.81kg) Bag
Sold Out - $ 20.00
The joy of natural-style aquariums is that you can replicate so many unique ecological niches and aquatic habitats. For years, we took note of streams and rivers with aggregations of small pebbles,...
"River Stone" -Individual Hand Selected Pieces
Sold Out - $ 4.00
If you're into "tinted", botanical-themed aquariums, you've no doubt studied the wild habitats of the world, looking for inspiration. And you've probably seen that a lot of the streams and rivers will...
"Sappanwood" Pod
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"Sappanwood" Pods are the dried fruits of the Biancaea sappan tree, which is native to tropical regions in Asia. It's known commonly as the "Indian Redwood" or "Sappanwood" tree....
"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...
"Streamlined Sparkles" 2018 Calendar by Sumer Tiwari
$ 17.00
Let's face it. As fish geeks, we love looking at pics of fishes...and if we're going to look at pics of fishes, they might as well be AWESOME pics, right?...
"Substrato Fino" Fine Grade Coconut-based Natural Substrate Enhancement Media
Sold Out - $ 7.00
"Substrato Fino" is a totally natural, sustainably-sourced, and highly functional substrate enhancement media that will give your botanical-method aquarium all the authenticity, aesthetic boost, and functionality that you'd want from...
"Twenty Twigs"- Assorted Small Oak Twigs (20 pcs.)
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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...
Acorus gramineus "Japanese Sweet Flag" Approx. 10" Riparium Plant
Sold Out - $ 20.00
If you've been following our blogs and social media, you know that we're in love with the idea of creating transitional aquatic/terrestrial displays, such as our "Urban Igapo." These unique...
Afzelia Pod
Sold Out - $ 7.00
The seed pod of Afzelia xylocarpa from Southeast Asia, is a big, heavy, and undeniably attractive botanical that will serve a variety of uses, ranging from simple hardscape piece, to serving...
Alder Cones (Approx. 4-ounce package)
Sold Out - $ 19.00
The tiny fruit of the Alder trees (Aalnus glutinosa and Alnus incana) has been widely utilized by aquarium hobbyists in Europe for some time. Betta and ornamental shrimp breeders are fond...
Asian Driftwood- Hand-Selected Pieces
Sold Out - $ 7.00
Okay, so we’re known to geek out about lots of ridiculous things...but really, what aquatic hobbyist wouldn’t have a million ideas for some good old Asian driftwood? That's what we...
Bael Tree Pod
Sold Out - $ 8.00
These unique pods are perfect for all sorts of aquatic applications! Actually, the dried fruit husk from the "Bael Tree", Aegle marmelos, they are reminiscent of the fruits and seed pods...
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...
Bantigue Root - Hand Selected Specimens
Sold Out - $ 34.00
The tangled roots of the mangrove species, Pemphis acidula, create an amazing-looking, highly durable complement to all sorts of wood. Known throughout the Indo Pacific as "Bantigue"(bahn-TEE-geh), it's very unique....
Birch Cones (Approx. 4-ounce package)
Sold Out - $ 15.00
These cones are another great "media" for providing beneficial tannins and humic acids, have been utilized by aquarium hobbyists in Europe for some time. When it comes to "tint-imparting" capabilities, the...
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...
Calotropis Pod
Sold Out - $ 7.00
Another great pod to mix in with your leaf litter! The fruit of the Calotropis gigantea plant, this is a stellar botanical to replicate the tropical stream biotope, where these types of...
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...
Catappa Leaves- "Nano" Size (Package of 20)
Sold Out - $ 10.00
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...
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...
Cholla Chunks (Approx 6 oz./170 gram package)
Sold Out - $ 11.00
Our hand-curated Cholla Branches have been a popular favorite with our customers, and it's no secret as to why! They're terrific for aquascaping, as they are heavy enough to sink...
Cholla Wood "Logs"- Medium Size (Individual hand-selected pieces)
Sold Out - $ 7.00
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...
Coconut Palm Stem (Pack of 10)
Sold Out - $ 8.00
Derived from the Coconut Palm, Cocos nucifera, these amazing stems are one of the coolest "accent pieces" we've come across.They have a hard texture on the outside, but do retain...
Culture - Live PNS Bacteria Aquatic Inoculant (8oz. bottle)
Sold Out - $ 26.00
Our obsession with creating a living microcosm within our botanical-style aquariums has led us to source the amazing Purple Non-Sulphur Bacteria (PNSB) species, Rhodopseudomonas palustris. This amazing bacterium is a perfect part...
Donacidae Shell Halves (Pack of 50 specimens)
Sold Out - $ 5.00
The family Donacidae contains 5 genera and over a dozen species. These bivalves are an important component of coastal food chains. While not typcally found in a Mangrove estuary habitat,...
Dregea Pod
Sold Out - $ 6.00
The Dregea Pod has a really unique scoop-like shape, and is reminiscent of the pods and fruits which fall into tropical streams, enriching the waters and providing foraging and protection...
Dysoxylum Pod
Sold Out - $ 10.00
The Dysoxylum Pod, the woody fruit capsule of the plant Dysoxylum binectariferum, perfectly represents many of the interesting pods and fruits which fall into tropical streams as part of the "allochthonous...
Fishtail Palm Stem
Sold Out - $ 10.00
These little palm stems are some of the coolest botanicals we've seen in a while! They come from the flower of the Caryota mitis Palm, also known as the "Fishtail Palm." This palm...
Ichnocarpus Bark (25 pcs)
Sold Out - $ 8.00
The bark and twigs of Ichnocarpus frutescens from India is an interesting, functionally aesthetic botanical material ideal for all sorts of applications! Long known for it's medicinal properties, Ichnocarpus has...
Indian Casuarina Cones
Sold Out - $ 10.00
We're all pretty familiar with the wonderful Alder Cone, which has been widely utilized by aquarium hobbyists for some time. You've probably not seen the incredibly useful cones from the...
Isoberlinia Pod
Sold Out - $ 8.00
An unusual botanical from Africa, these woody seed pods are actually the fruit of the Isoberlinia angolensis tree. They have a sort of cool curvy look to them. A member of...
Jacaranda Pod
Sold Out - $ 9.00
Looking for all the world like turtle shells, the split fruit capsule of the Jacaranda tree, Jacaranda cuspidifolia, is an awesome little botanical, which will be a perfect supplement to your leaf litter. They...
Jackfruit Leaves
Sold Out - $ 15.00
The Jackfruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus) is widely known in some parts of the tropical world, and has been consumed as a food and used in traditional medicines for centuries. They...
Kielmeyera Pod
Sold Out - $ 10.80
These attractive botanicals are pretty respectable in size; ranging from about 2.75"- 4" (6.98-10.16cm) in length, and about 1.25" to 2" (3.17-5.08cm) wide. They're a dense, surprisingly heavy little...
Kurrajong Pod
Sold Out - $ 12.00
An awesome little find, the Kurrajong Pod comes from the Kurrajong, or "Bottle Tree", Brachychiton populneus, and offers a great combination of durability, texture, and "tint producing capability!" These pods have...
Littorina sp. (Mangrove Periwinkle) Shells (.5oz/142g. package)
Sold Out - $ 3.00
Littorinia are small (approx. 1/4" /.63cm or less) mollusks which are found throughout the tropical mangrove estuaries. They are known commonly as "Periwinkles", and are prolific members of the mangrove...
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;...
Loquat Leaves
Sold Out - $ 8.00
The leaves of the Loquat tree (Eriobotrya sp.) are not one that you will typically see offered for aquatic use. However, they provide some surprising benefits, including known anti-inflammatory properties in humans,...
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,...
Magnolia Seed Pod
Sold Out - $ 5.00
Magnolia seed pods (Ours are from Magnolia grandiflora) are really durable, and stand up very well to the humid vivarium environment, lasting a very long time. With their very "woody"...
Malaysian Mulberry Leaves
Sold Out - $ 12.00
If you keep ornamental shrimp, you're going to LOVE these leaves! It's long been known that Mulberry leaves provide carbohydrates, fiber, and essential nutrients, such as phytosetrols, which are...
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