Tannin Aquatics Posted November 1, 2016 Report Share Posted November 1, 2016 Our obsession with blackwater environments is steeped in a multitude of factors, not the least of which is that these are compelling, highly unique environments, with a diverse assemblage of fishes perfectly adapted to thrive in their dark, acidic waters-soem 700-plus species and growing! The dark color of the water comes from humic acid, due to an incomplete breakdown of phenol-containing leaves, branches, and other botanical materials which fall into the water from surrounding vegetation. In our mind, no more prototypical blackwater environment exists than the Rio Negro. It's an astonishingly large body of water. According to Wikipedia, The Rio Negro "...is the largest left tributary of the Amazon, the largest blackwater river in the world, and one of the world's ten largest rivers in average discharge." And for the hobbyist, this amazing river offers a huge diversity of inspiring habitats to replicate within the confines of an aquarium. It's no secret to fans of Tannin that this region of the Amazon has inspired many of our aquariums, as well as the collection of botanicals that we have curated to replicate it's unique ecology and aesthetic. (click to read more) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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