Excellent as a central focus piece, or as a framework for creative moss projects! The 6" size is just right for a 5 gallon nano tank.
These are a must-have for shrimp tanks, as they provide shelter for breeding, edible bio-films, and wonderful tannins in the water as they break down. They are also useful as a Ph buffer in quantities.
Untreated bonsai wood will eventually break down in the aquarium. This is a completely desirable and natural process, and makes your shrimp and fish feel right at home. Depending upon the thickness, I'd say about five years is a reasonable expectation.
Bonsai wood may need to be boiled for a few minutes in order to sink immediately. You could always float it directly in your tank, and it should sink on its own in a few days.
Use it in focal arrangements, or use Cyanoacrylate Super glue to attach Anubias, moss, or Java fern to it! Be sure both surfaces are as dry as possible before using the super glue, else it won't take!
What to know:
- Key breeding and feeding habitat for Dwarf Shrimp, fish fry, and snails alike!
- Releases beneficial, protective tannins
- Pieces are natural and do vary, but the shape is very similar to the sample pictured.
- Small size, roughly 6 inches tall
- Large Size, roughly 12 inches tall