Cholla Wood – Natural Aquarium Décor for Shrimp & Fish Tanks
 
Enhance Your Aquarium with Cholla Wood – The Perfect Shrimp Hide and Biofilm Booster!
Cholla wood is a versatile, natural aquarium decoration that provides both aesthetic appeal and functional benefits for shrimp tanks, fish tanks, and aquascapes. This lightweight, hollow wood is the dried skeleton of a cholla cactus, making it a fantastic addition to any freshwater or planted aquarium.
 
🌿 Key Benefits & 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.