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Jau River, Brazil
SELECTIONS INSPIRED BY THE FLOODED FOREST FLOORS OF BRAZIL...
The forest floors of Brazil are ecologically diverse biotopes, seasonally inundated by rain and overflowing adjacent water courses. Under the influence of these larger rivers, you will see various water depths based on the annual cycle of inundation. This influx of water floods surrounding rain forest floors, and the result is a feature called an igapo. Any material on the forest floor becomes part of the now aquatic environment, creating a fantastically diverse and beautiful habitat.
The Jau River is a blackwater river tributary of the Rio Negro, located between Moura and Nova Airao in the Central Amazon. This River is 300KM long and drains into largely undisturbed lowland tropical forest. During the rainy season, Igapo are abundant here.
And of course, we couldn't help but be inspired! The igapo is a fantastic "jumping off point" for exploring biotopically-themed aquariums. The botanicals here have been carefully curated from our collection for both their geographic "appropriateness", and, in some instances, for the way they resemble materials found in these habitats.
They're home to a surprising variety and population density of fishes, with some studies of igapo yielding as many as 20-40 different species of fishes in a 200 square meter area! The possibilities for us as hobbyists are irresistible! Go flood your own forest!
Cariniana Pod
$ 8.00
A true "gift from the jungle", the Cariniana Pod (formerly called the "Savu Pod") comes to us from the Cariniana legalis tree from South America. Interestingly, these are some of...
Pygmy Date Palm Frond
$ 4.00
We've long entertained the idea of utilizing palm fronds in aquatic displays, and after seeing our friend Tai Streitman's amazing aquarium, with palm fronds as an integral part of the...
"Fundo Tropical" Natural Substrate Enhancement Media
$ 4.00
If you've been following our 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...
Guava Leaves
$ 6.00
The leaves of the Guava tree (Psidium guajava) provide many benefits for aquaria, including their well-documented antibacterial properties and their great value as a supplemental food source for ornamental shrimp....
"Monkey Pot"
$ 8.00
The aptly-named "Monkey Pot" is technically a nut, produced from the abundant tree, Lecythis elliptica, native to South America (most notably, the Amazonian region). The large, woody, gourd-like fruits are a...
Kuruchi Pod
$ 8.00
These unique pods are perfect for all sorts of aquatic applications! Actually, the dried fruit husk from the "Kuruchi Tree", Aegle marmelos, they're reminiscent of the fruits and seed pods that...
Kielmeyera Pod
$ 6.00
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...
"Terra Sorrindo" Pods
$ 5.00
Another great palm-derived botanical to mix in with your leaf litter. "Terra Sorrindo" have a cool, light-colored leaf-like form on one side, and a "leathery", woody appearance and texture on...
Cuspa Pod
$ 6.00
A beautiful little botanical that looks like a miniature Manta Ray! Actually, it's the woody fruit capsule of Aspidosperma cuspa, a tree native to South America, these pods range in...
Pyrifolium Pod
$ 4.00
We love these botanicals, because they have the appearance of a leaf, but have the "heft" that you'd expect from a seed pod. Derived from the Aspidosperma pyrifolium tree from...
"Mini" Coco Palm Bracts
$ 4.00
"Mini" Coco Palm Bracts, like their bigger brothers, are "featherweight" botanicals, which are essentially like leaves in their texture, appearance, and use. Tiny specimens of the bract (a modified leaf)...
"Substrato Fino" Fine Grade Coconut-based Natural Substrate Enhancement Media
$ 3.00
"Substrate Fino" is a totally natural, sustainably-sourced, and highly functional substrate enhancement media that will give your biotope all the authenticity, aesthetic boost, and functionality that you'd want from a...
"Twenty Twigs"- Assorted Small Oak Twigs (20 pcs.)
$ 5.00
There is something about small, intricate details in an aquascape that really brings it to life! We're sure you'll find a thousand reasons for "Twenty Twigs" These are from...
Malaysian Yellow Mangrove Leaves
$ 12.00
In the brackish water estuary habitats of Malaysia, the Yellow Mangrove, Ceriops tagal, is quite common, providing shelter, food, and spawning areas for a diverse array of aquatic organisms. Mangroves...
Swietenia Pod
$ 5.00
We love these pods, because they have some characteristics of a leaf, but have the "heft" that you'd expect from a seed pod. Actually the inner "valve" of the fruit...
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