Tannin Aquatics
CCA Members
So we're coming up on a year since we've actively marketed our aquatic botanicals to the aquatic community, and we're starting to get good information on experiences from our long-term users. Every day, it seems like we're seeing pics of cool new tanks and ideas that our fellow "tinters" are working with!
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is, "How long does ______ last in the aquarium?"
A very good question, because the answer is subject to a lot of variables. The reality is that many of the botanicals last a surprisingly long time, depending upon how you feel about having them in your system as they start to break down!
Of course, leaves are definitely the most "ephemeral" of the botanicals, with most lasting a few weeks before starting to break down significantly. Catappa leaves are probably the fastest ones to soften, often starting to decompose in about 2-3 weeks, whereas Guava can hang around for a month before it starts to break down. The next most durable leaves are Loquat, followed by Jackfruit leaves, which typically hang on over month or more before breaking down significantly. The long-duration champ to date has been Magnolia- I've had some leaves with me almost intact for 4-6 months before they really start to soften! (click to read more)
One of the most frequently asked questions we receive is, "How long does ______ last in the aquarium?"
A very good question, because the answer is subject to a lot of variables. The reality is that many of the botanicals last a surprisingly long time, depending upon how you feel about having them in your system as they start to break down!
Of course, leaves are definitely the most "ephemeral" of the botanicals, with most lasting a few weeks before starting to break down significantly. Catappa leaves are probably the fastest ones to soften, often starting to decompose in about 2-3 weeks, whereas Guava can hang around for a month before it starts to break down. The next most durable leaves are Loquat, followed by Jackfruit leaves, which typically hang on over month or more before breaking down significantly. The long-duration champ to date has been Magnolia- I've had some leaves with me almost intact for 4-6 months before they really start to soften! (click to read more)
