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At Tannin, a healthy obsession with this vibe of wood, leaves, and botanicals has powered what we only half-jokingly refer to as the "New Botanical" movement in aquarium keeping. "New", because, even though materials like these have been used by aquarists for decades, it was more for a "utilitarian" purpose- such as lowering pH and imparting tannins to condition fishes, and to a lesser extent, for aesthetics.
Not too long ago, our friend, our friend, aquarist/author Sumer Tiwari, turned us on to the leaves of the Jackfruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus). This tree is very common in some parts of the tropical world, and the fruit and leaves have been utilized as a food and used in traditional medicines for centuries. They are particularly abundant in India, and that's where our story begins. Sumer told us how Jackfruit trees are often found overhanging rivers in India, dropping leaves into the water, and of course, imparting a brownish tint as they decompose! (click to read more)
Not too long ago, our friend, our friend, aquarist/author Sumer Tiwari, turned us on to the leaves of the Jackfruit tree (Artocarpus heterophyllus). This tree is very common in some parts of the tropical world, and the fruit and leaves have been utilized as a food and used in traditional medicines for centuries. They are particularly abundant in India, and that's where our story begins. Sumer told us how Jackfruit trees are often found overhanging rivers in India, dropping leaves into the water, and of course, imparting a brownish tint as they decompose! (click to read more)
