Cholla wood is a product from the Cylindropuntia bigelovii Cactus found mainly Mexico and USA. When the cacti die and dry out, the wood remains.However, these cholla is gathered ‘locally’. Because Cholla is hollow it make a great hiding place for baby shrimp and adult shrimp especially while moulting and vulnerable. Cholla will break down over a very long period of time and a bio-film will form on which the shrimp will forage. Tannins will be released into the water which may stain the tank water slightly, but the tannins contain anti-bacterial and antifungal properties which help protect the shrimp. Due to its appealing look it is a great natural alternative for ceramic decoration. DO NOT BOIL THE CHOLLA. Instead, cover it with boiling water and let it soak till it is water logged. Rinse it and add to your tank.

NOTE: The heavier the wood, the thicker the side walls, the longer it will last.

Livestock and live plants will only be shipped from Monday – Wednesday. Other products can be shipped Monday – Friday.
Shipping costs as indicated on checkout is usually correct, but for certain items there may be extra shipping charged. You will be notified by email should this be the case. All livestock and Plant order will also include R25 extra for a polystyrene container.

Take note that Couriers only deliver on weekdays (Monday – Friday)
Local Pickup in Nelson Mandela Metropolitan area is free.

Alive Arrival Guarantee (only the first 24 hours). We are using Overnight Shipping for all livestock and plants. The 24 hour period starts when the courier collects the parcel at our shop.

We only ship within 24 hours after payment is reflected in our account.
To claim your Alive Arrival Guarantee, you must take a clear photo of the dead livestock in the original bag within 1 hour of picking it up from the courier and it must be within 24 hours from the time the courier picks up the livestock. We have the right to decline any Alive Arrival Guarantee.

We make sure that the plants leave our shop in the best possible condition and packaged to the best of our ability. Should there be any delays or mishandling by the courier, such claims will have to be submitted to the courier. We will assist wherever possible.

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