Talawa Wood S (20-40cm)
Talawa wood is a beautiful type of wood for the aquarium. Talawa originates from Asia. The pieces usually consist of a basic stump from which many branches arise. Unlike Spiderwood, for example, the branches of Talawa wood are much straighter in shape. This provides new possibilities for other design forms in the aquarium.
The surface of Talawa wood is rough. This provides a good substrate for ferns and mosses to grow. Sometimes pieces of bark are still present. Together with the knots, this is a very interesting type of wood. In an aquascape, the pieces can be used to simulate a forest. The branches can be sawed off and placed upright, so that a row of trees can be created. The more obvious option is to use Talawa wood in a South American biotope aquarium. There the wood can be used upright or upside down. For example, to imitate mangrove roots. This creates numerous hiding places for discus fish or angelfish, for example. Plecos and other catfish will be able to feed on the cellulose from the surface. Talawa is also an excellent choice in a shrimp aquarium.
Talawa Wood properties
Besides the fact that the wood is very decorative, it can unfortunately give some discoloration to the water. This is not a problem in a biotope aquarium. In an aquascape it is less desirable. Seachem Purigen can also be used here to clear the water. The release of tannins can also lower the pH.
It may take some time before the wood is completely filled with water and loses its buoyancy. Watering the wood is therefore highly recommended, for example in a large barrel. This may release a strong odor and this water can be changed regularly. If necessary, the wood can be (temporarily) weighted by placing a stone on top of it. Securing to stones with sealant or tie-wraps also offers a solution. In the start-up phase it is also possible that some slime/mold is released from the wood. That doesn't do any harm, but we do recommend removing it as much as possible where possible. Don't let the above discourage you too much, but make something beautiful with it and enjoy it!
Talawa wood is widely applicable. It can also be used excellently in the terrarium. Both in a jungle terrarium and in a desert terrarium.
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Size S: 20-40cm
