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Estuary by Tannin Aquatics
Although aquarists have been playing with brackish tanks for decades, in our opinion, what's been missing is a focus on the actual habitat and how it functions. We think we've been collectively focusing on the wrong part of the equation for a long time- just "salt" and basic aesthetics. As we've done with Tannin’s Blackwater/Botanical approach, we're going to focus a lot of energy on the functional AND (far different) aesthetic aspects of the brackish environment than has been embraced before.
Witness the rise of the botanical-style brackish-water aquarium. A system that embraces natural processes and functionality...And just happens to have a different aesthetic, too! Less emphasis on "sterile" white sand and crystal-clear water, and more emphasis on a functional representation of a tropical, brackish water ecosystem: Muddy, nutrient- rich, filled with mangrove leaves, and stained a bit from tannins. Beautiful in a very different, yet oddly compelling way. Enter the age of the "tinted" brackish-water aquarium! Enter the world of “Estuary.”
All of our aquatic botanicals and other materials are intended for ornamental aquarium or terrarium use only. Please use common sense and take the time to boil and/or soak and thoroughly rinse all botanical materials prior to using them, to reduce the possibility of problems. An additional several days submerged in freshwater with a bag of activated carbon is strongly advised. See our "Aquatic Botanical Preparation" Page for details. Always go slow when introducing any botanicals into your systems, so you can judge the effect they have on your fishes and plants. They are not intended for human consumption. DO NOT INGEST!
"Red Mangrove MInis" (1 oz/28.35g package)
$ 5.00
The Mangrove Tree is well-known for it's exotic, complex, and extensive prop root system. As the tree grows, it sends down a meandering segment of roots into the soft, muddy...
Brightwell Aquatics "KoraLagoon Substrat" (1.4kg Package)
$ 18.00
One of the exciting parts of working with "botanical-style" brackish aquariums is the idea of creating a more "functional" environment in our aquariums. And it starts, literally, at the bottom. ...
CaribSea Refugium Mineral Mud (1 U.S. Gallon)
$ 44.00
Okay, we know what you're thinking...Using a mud substrate in a brackish water aquarium? Yeah. Absolutely. Not just any "mud", mind you. CaribSea Mineral Mud is a unique blend of sediments that...
Donacidae Shell Halves (Pack of 50 specimens)
$ 5.00
The family Donacidae contains 5 genera and over a dozen species. These bivalves are an important component of coastal food chains. While not typcally found in a Mangrove estuary habitat,...
Dried "Mangrove Palm" Pod (Package of 2)
$ 4.00
Ohh, what a discovery we have here! These are absolutely "spot-on" if you're attempting to replicate a brackish water mangrove estuary! Basically the same botanicals as "Rio Fruta", but a...
Dried Malaysian Yellow Mangrove Leaves (Approx. 1oz/28.35g Package)
$ 10.00
In the brackish water estuary habitats of Malaysia, the Yellow Mangrove, Ceriops tagal, is quite common providing shelter, food, and spawning areas for a diverse array of aquatic organisms. These...
Dried Red Mangrove Leaves (Approx. 1oz/28.35g Package)
$ 10.00
In the brackish water estuary habitat, the Red Mangrove, Rhizophora mangle, ubiquitous, providing shelter, food, and spawning areas for a diverse array of aquatic organisms. Red Mangroves are one of the...
EcoTech Marine Coral Glue (30ml bottle)
Sold Out - $ 12.00
Yeah, now that we're branching out into the slightly salty world of "Estuary", it's time to employ some products that work well in this environment! Coming from a reef keeping...
Large Red Mangrove Branch (Approx. 26"-30" long hand-selected Specimens)
$ 34.00
We select 'em...you LOVE 'em! If you're looking to simulate a submerged mangrove "prop root", these beautiful and interesting branches are perfect! A Tannin Aquatics exclusive, these come to us...
Large Red Mangrove Branch #100330 (45"x 23" x 14" WYSIWYG Specimen)
$ 76.00
If you're looking to simulate a submerged mangrove "prop root", these beautiful and interesting branches are perfect! A Tannin Aquatics exclusive, these come to us from our source in Hawaii,...
Large Red Mangrove Branch #100334 (32.5"x 22" x 20.5" WYSIWYG Specimen)
$ 76.00
If you're looking to simulate a submerged mangrove "prop root", these beautiful and interesting branches are perfect! A Tannin Aquatics exclusive, these come to us from our source in Hawaii,...
Littorina sp. (Mangrove Periwinkle) shells (.5oz/142g. package)
$ 3.00
Littorinia are small (approx. 1/4" /.63cm or less) mollusks which are found throughout the tropical mangrove estuaries. They are known commonly as "Periwinkles", and are prolific members of the mangrove...
Live Red Mangrove Propagule (Without Leaves)
$ 9.00
As lovers of the brackish-water habitat, it goes without saying that we're really huge fans of the Mangrove trees which grow in them! We're please to offer a limited supply...
Mangrove Mix (Dried Red and Yellow Mangrove Leaf Mix)- Approx. 3 oz (85.04g) Package
$ 25.00
If you're a brackish water enthusiast- or for that matter, a blackwater, botanical-style aquarium enthusiast, you've probably been waiting for our premium dried mangrove leaves to be available in a...
Marine Depot Precision Refractometer with automatic temperature compensation
$ 42.00
If you're going to play with salt in your water, you can't guess. You need an accurate way to test the specific gravity of your water. In brackish, we seem...
Oyster Shell Halves (Package of 30 pcs.)
$ 16.00
The mangrove root biotope is replete with a variety of organisms, forming one of the richest environmental niches on the planet. One of the many creatures which call the mangrove...
Red Mangrove Branch #100321 (21"x10" x 5" WYSIWYG Specimen)
$ 28.00
If you're looking to simulate a submerged mangrove "prop root", these beautiful and interesting branches are perfect! A Tannin Aquatics exclusive, these come to us from our source in Hawaii,...
Red Mangrove Branch #100327 (23"x7.5" x 5" WYSIWYG Specimen)
$ 30.00
If you're looking to simulate a submerged mangrove "prop root", these beautiful and interesting branches are perfect! A Tannin Aquatics exclusive, these come to us from our source in Hawaii,...
Red Mangrove Branch #100333 (23"x 8" x 7.5" WYSIWYG Specimen)
$ 30.00
If you're looking to simulate a submerged mangrove "prop root", these beautiful and interesting branches are perfect! A Tannin Aquatics exclusive, these come to us from our source in Hawaii,...
Red Mangrove Branch #100336 (25.5"x15" x 6.5" WYSIWYG Specimen)
$ 34.00
If you're looking to simulate a submerged mangrove "prop root", these beautiful and interesting branches are perfect! A Tannin Aquatics exclusive, these come to us from our source in Hawaii,...
Red Mangrove Branch #100338 (24"x 18.5" x 6" WYSIWYG Specimen)
$ 34.00
If you're looking to simulate a submerged mangrove "prop root", these beautiful and interesting branches are perfect! A Tannin Aquatics exclusive, these come to us from our source in Hawaii,...
Red Mangrove Branch #100360 (18"x 7" x 6" WYSIWYG Specimen)
$ 26.00
If you're looking to simulate a submerged mangrove "prop root", these beautiful and interesting branches are perfect! A Tannin Aquatics exclusive, these come to us from our source in Hawaii,...
Red Mangrove Branch #100394 (22"x 7" x 7" WYSIWYG Specimen)
$ 30.00
If you're looking to simulate a submerged mangrove "prop root", these beautiful and interesting branches are perfect! A Tannin Aquatics exclusive, these come to us from our source in Hawaii,...
Red Mangrove Root Section (single piece)
$ 22.00
The Mangrove Tree is well-known for it's exotic, complex, and extensive prop root system. As the tree grows, it sends down a meandering segment of roots into the soft, muddy...
Telescopium Snail Shells (Approximately 2.5"-3" /6.35-7.62cm)
$ 3.00
The mangrove thickets of estuaries and inshore areas are home to an extraordinary diversity of animals, particularly, gastropod mollusks. One of the more common species is Telescopium telescopium, also known...
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