To replicate the functional aspects of the blackwater ecosystem, it helps to build upon the materials which comprise it.
To us, the substrate of our aquariums is not just a "set and forget" piece of "decoration." It's far more than a set-and-forget part of our aquariums. Rather, we view it as the literal foundation of our functionally aesthetic microcosms. A habitat for fishes, crustaceans, and plants. A place to set the stage for biological activity with botanicals, or our "substrate additives." An opportunity to represent Nature in the most dynamic, realistic way possible. Our collection includes materials that you're likely to see nowhere else- materials that will inspire, engage, and delight the senses.
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In the Amazon region, areas flooded by rivers of blackwaters, with acid pH and low sediment load (in addition to being nutritionally poor), are called “igapó.” As enthusiasts of...
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As enthusiasts of the fascinating forest floors of Amazonia, known as igapo- we've spent many years trying to replicate this habitat in our aquariums. It dawned on us some...
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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...
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"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...
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From almost the minute we released our first NatureBase substrates, we've been approached by Betta fans and other hobbyists who keep Southeast Asian blackwater fishes to develop a specialized subsrtate to...
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Created to be a supplemental or primary substrate to grow Mangroves in the brackish water aquarium, Naturebase Mangal is a blend of sands, soils, minerals, marine sediments, and live PNS bacteria....
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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...