Cholla wood pieces showing 4 inch and 6 inch sizes next to a coin for scale, natural aquarium hardscape on white background
Close view of cholla wood piece showing detailed texture and natural pattern
End view of cholla wood highlighting hollow tubular structure
Two cholla wood pieces side by side showing variation in shape and size
Single cholla wood piece showing natural porous structure on white background

Cholla Wood

Price range: $4.99 through $6.99

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Description

Product Name + Scientific Name
Cholla Wood (Cylindropuntia spp.)

Care
Care Level: Easy
Placement: Foreground / Midground / Shrimp Habitat / Hardscape

Temperature: 65–85°F
pH: 6.0–8.0
GH: 3–15
KH: 2–10

Preparation
Rinse before use; soaking helps reduce initial floating and releases tannins

Size and Growth Form
Natural hollow cactus skeleton with a porous, tubular structure; each piece varies in size and shape

Why Aquarists Buy This
Provides shelter for shrimp and small fish while promoting biofilm growth

Aquascaping Use
Used as natural hardscape for shrimp hides, grazing surfaces, and structural detail

Species Background
Cholla wood comes from dried desert cactus skeletons in the genus Cylindropuntia, native to arid regions of North and Central America

Additional information

Size

4" Cholla, 6" Cholla

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