ANS Cholla Wood S/M (shrimp wood)

Create a more natural, shrimp-friendly aquarium with ANS Cholla Wood S/M.

Made from the dried husk of the Cholla cactus, this natural aquarium wood is ideal for shrimp tanks, nano tanks and planted aquascapes. Its hollow, textured structure provides shelter for shrimp while encouraging biofilm growth, which acts as a natural grazing surface. It can also be used to attach aquatic plants and create a realistic sunken log appearance in your tank.

Whether you are setting up a shrimp-only tank or adding natural detail to a planted aquarium, ANS Cholla Wood is a simple and effective way to improve both the look and function of your aquascape.

Key Benefits

• Great for shrimp tanks
  Provides natural shelter where shrimp can hide, rest and feel secure.
• Encourages biofilm growth
  The textured surface supports biofilm, giving shrimp a natural grazing area.
• Natural aquascape decoration
  Adds a rustic sunken log appearance for a more realistic aquarium layout.
• Suitable for plant attachment
  Use it as a base for moss, Anubias, Bucephalandra or Java fern.
• Perfect for nano and planted tanks
  Compact sizes make it easy to place in small aquariums, shrimp tanks and detailed aquascapes.

Product Details

Brand: ANS
Product Type: Natural aquarium wood / shrimp wood
Suitable For: Shrimp tanks, nano tanks, planted aquariums, aquascaping layouts
Material: Dried Cholla cactus husk
Available Sizes:

• Small: 7–8cm
• Medium: 14–15cm

 

How to Use

Rinse the cholla wood before placing it into your aquarium. For best results, soak it before use to help it sink and reduce initial tannin release.

You can place it directly on the substrate, use it as a shrimp hide, or attach aquarium plants such as moss, Anubias or Bucephalandra for a more natural planted-tank effect.

 

Is cholla wood good for shrimp tanks?

Yes. Cholla wood is excellent for shrimp tanks because it provides shelter and encourages biofilm growth, giving shrimp a natural surface to graze on.

What is ANS Cholla Wood used for?

ANS Cholla Wood is used as natural aquarium decoration, shrimp shelter, a biofilm surface and a base for attaching aquarium plants.

Can I attach plants to cholla wood?

Yes. Cholla wood can be used for attaching plants such as moss, Anubias, Bucephalandra and Java fern.

Will cholla wood sink immediately?

It may float at first because it is lightweight and porous. Soaking before use helps it become waterlogged and sink more easily.

Is cholla wood suitable for nano tanks?

Yes. The Small 7–8cm size is especially suitable for nano tanks, shrimp tanks and compact aquascapes.

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