Teddy Bear Cholla Wood Aquarium Decoration Chew Toy (1 Piece, 3 inch)

Teddy Bear cholla wood, the rarest of all cholla, is extra hollow with outside diameters ranging from 2 to 3.5 inches and an inside diameter of at least 1.25 inches. Each piece is unique, and the listing is for one piece of wood with multiple quantity variations available for select lengths from 3 to 48 inches. This cholla was collected in a natural area with no chemicals used, and is power washed in 220 - 260 F water to remove dirt and debris and release tannins using only water, no chemicals involved. There are no thorns on this cholla wood, making it safe for a variety of animals such as reptiles, hermit crabs, chinchillas, rabbits, aquariums, pleco, shrimp, birds, crafts, air plants, and more.

Buy with confidence knowing that the seller personally uses the wood in their own hermit crab setup housing over 70 crabs. Each piece of cholla is unique with varying coloring, knots, curves, etc. so expect some differences in appearance. To prepare the wood for use in an aquarium or pet habitat, boiling or soaking in hot water is recommended to remove any native soils, reduce excess tannins, and make the wood sink. This process could take anywhere from an hour to several weeks, depending on the wood. This process is done at your own risk, as it may ruin the wood.

All pieces are uniformly cut and extra hollow with a natural, organic, free form shape. The cholla wood is all animal safe and collected directly by the seller with no middleman involved. It is ready for use in a tank straight out of the box, but boiling or soaking can be done to remove excess tannins based on end use. Boiling or soaking the wood can take hours or weeks to accomplish based on each individual piece. The cholla wood lowers and buffers pH naturally, creating a beneficial biofilm for animals and overall tank stability. For more information on proper husbandry for hermit crabs, visit the Land Hermit Crab Owners Society on Facebook.

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