AquaTouch is pleased to offer some
exciting decorative materials for aqua-scaping. Some of the items include:
Petrified Wood - A classic for planted aquariums, our wood is a
multi-hued tan and cream colored material from the Central United States. It
comes in a wide range of sizes with most pieces being large or extra large (2-4+
lbs.).
Blue Petrified Wood - This vibrant,
aqua blue petrified wood comes from Mexico. It provides a stunning accent to
live planted displays. Great for tie-down plants like Java Fern.
Mopani Wood - Known for its smooth surface
and textured detail mopani originates in Africa. Another great attribute of this
hardened wood is that there is very little discoloration to the water when this
wood is first introduced to the aquarium.
Here's what hobbyists and
professionals are saying about the live plant section at AquaTouch:
"What a wonderful store you have! I was
actually driving to somewhere completely else and I saw your store from the
road. We had plenty of time so my boyfriend and I stopped in to take a look.
Well number one, I absolutely LOVE the Amano display you have in your freshwater
section. I also had the opportunity to chat with your employee Konrad about some
algae problems I was having with my own planted tank. He gave me the most
rational advice on how to take care of it! I'd just like to say you have a
wonderful, friendly staff and beautiful animals. Please keep up the good
work!"-- Katie. Phoenix, Arizona.
"What a nice display in a shop! The tank is
clean and bright, but would benefit from some pretty stem plants growing up
behind your central wood and moss. While it looks like you have attempted some
foreground planting, you need to give these plants some time to grow in."
-- Karen Randall. Author, 2005 Aquatic Gardeners Association Contest Judge.
"Excellent low maintenance aquarium. No
doubt the customers are impressed with the display. This tank's best quality is
the open space for the fish to swim about. The aquarist looks to have taken the
fish into account as well as the plants which is especially important with
discus. The foreground and background needs to fill in a lot. It looks like they
were recently thinned/trimmed or planted. Make sure to leave some open room for
the discus to peck food on the substrate. The stand of crypts in the front could
be moved back some from the glass to keep them from crowding the front of the
tank..." -- Phil Edwards. 2005 Aquatic Gardeners Association Contest
Judge
and textured detail mopani originates in Africa. Another great attribute of this
hardened wood is that there is very little discoloration to the water when this
wood is first introduced to the aquarium. 
