Product Description
Derived from the dried husk of the Cholla cactus, SunGrow® Natural Cholla Wood is the smart choice for all conscientious pet owners. These organic soft woods are all natural, thorn-free and treated to make sure there are zero traces of chemicals or harmful substances that may hurt your pets.
SunGrow® Natural Cholla Wood is popular among shrimps, fry, fishes, pleco and hermit crabs. The Cholla Wood holes provide hiding spots for the smaller breeds after they molt or when they are feeling vulnerable. They also provides a food source for biofilm that shrimps feed on, similar to what certain leaves do. The wood will eventually break down and disintegrate but it will take at least a year for the thinnest pieces and even longer for the thicker ones.
Cholla Wood naturally works great as decorative aquarium pieces. But did you know they can also be used as bird toys? Pet owners have sought out Cholla wood for reptiles, birds, chinchillas, parrots, crabs, rabbits, and hamsters to chew on.
Cholla is also useful for decorating any potted plant. Just stand them in any potted plant to add a touch of genuine Southwestern character. Hobbyists have also used the rustic look of Cholla wood for carving craft.
Each pack of SunGrow® Natural Cholla Wood contains 3 pieces, each 5 inches long. For transportation purposes, they are shipped to you dried. Always rinse before use, even after boiling or soaking. By the way, a “post-boil soak” in fresh water with a bag of activated carbon is a recommended step too. Although we obtain our products from sources known to be free of pollution, impurities, and pesticides, you can never be too careful, and the extra step is worthwhile, in our opinion. Simply soak them in water for 24 – 48 hours and they will start to sink to the bottom of the tank, ready for your aquatic pets to chew and play with.
Price: $25.21
- ✔ ALL NATURAL CHOLLA WOOD — SunGrow® Natural Cholla Wood is the dried husk of the Cholla cactus. No live cacti are cut for our cholla wood. Each pack contains 3 pieces, each 5 inches long with a hollowed centre. Simply soak for 24 to 48 hours and it’ll sink to the bottom of the tank.
- ✔ FOR PLAYING AND HIDING — Small shrimps, fry and fishes enjoy swimming through and hiding in the Cholla Wood. They find it both entertaining and safe.
- ✔ FOR CHEWING AND ADDITIONAL NUTRITION — Larger fishes and hermit crabs sometimes chew on Cholla Wood or eat the microorganisms that grow on Cholla Wood. Reptiles, hamsters, birds and other small pets also enjoy using Cholla Wood as a safe chew toy.
- ✔ 100% NATURAL AND SAFE — SunGrow® Natural Cholla Wood is all natural, guaranteed organic, pesticide free, thorn-free and chemical-free. It is safe for all pets. Shrimp, fry, pleco, hermit crabs, fishes, even reptiles and birds love Cholla wood. PREPARATION: Before placing the product in the aquarium, rinse before use, even after boiling or soaking. A “post-boil soak” in fresh water with a bag of activated carbon is a recommended step, too.
- ✔ DECORATIVE FOR YOUR PLANTS AND CRAFTS — Cholla Wood is used to enhance the appearance of potted plant and flora. Their naturally rustic surfaces are coveted for crafts. Hobbyists often use these for making candle-holders or for simply decorating a photo frame.
Simple Ways To Improve Your Home
You will need to periodically update your home, if you want to get into home improvement. While you could hire someone to do this, you can actually complete certain projects yourself. These tips can help you.
A great way to lower the cost of your electric bill is to use a motion sensor light instead of a regular porch light. You can turn the light on manually, and on many models, you can also adjust its sensitivity.
Just because a room is lacking in square footage doesn’t mean it has to seem cramped or confined. Get more light into the room! For example, losing those curtains and going with blinds will work. Simply cleaning the windows will also work. Few things make a room appear larger and more spacious than strategic use of natural light. Keep clutter to a minimum and stick with light, subdued paint colors. Suddenly, your room that previously seemed small will open up and feel more spacious.
Steer clear of any sort of furniture with very busy patterns. If you choose a love seat with an elaborate floral print pattern, you just decided on your home decor in advance. Purchase furniture that is decorated or made in solid colors and tones, then accessorize with patterns. You can experiment with patterns to your heart’s content with pillows and throws without making too much of a commitment.
The next time you’re working on a home improvement project, be sure to find a good spot to store the debris that your work is generating. Removing lots of rubbish can be expensive, and planning ahead can save time, money and the frustration of working around piles of discarded materials.
Update your home with new features; its not as hard as you think. While you can always hire someone like a contractor to do these home improvement projects, there is no reason why you cannot do them yourself even without experience. Utilize the preceding tips to complete your own project.