{"title":"Natural Products","description":"Leaves, Cones and Cholla Wood","products":[{"product_id":"filao-cones","title":"25 Filao Cones","description":"\u003cp\u003eThese have similar effects as Alder Cones from a tannin-producing perspective.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey contain anti fungal and antibacterial properties.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur shrimps seems to feed on these decomposing cones.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese have been collected just for us in areas free from pollutants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThey are much larger than regular alder cones ( Alnus Glutinosa) that we use in the hobby and tend to break down much slower.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can leave these cones in your aquarium if you like the looks and it is completely harmless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~Filao Cones promotes breeding and healing in shrimps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~They are known to have anti-fungal properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~These will also provide food for your shrimps and stimulates breeding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~Helps to adjust pH.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~They will grow a biofilm on them that your shrimps will love to eat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e~100% Organic.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eQuantity: 25 Cones\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDirections- \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3 cones per gallon of water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImported from the tropical Island of Mauritius\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"aqua-emporium.com","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40115476398217,"sku":"","price":12.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0574\/9958\/2601\/files\/3_cee8539d-98bd-426c-a4a6-b81f4846f598.webp?v=1772525583"},{"product_id":"alder-cones","title":"25 Alder Cones","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany aquarists mistake alder cones for pine cones. The \u003c\/span\u003ealder tree\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e(Alnus species)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e, also known as the common alder, black alder, European alder, European black alder, or just alder, is a native of Europe, Southwest Asia, and Northern Africa.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlder cones are naturally\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003erich in tannins.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe cones will slowly release tannins into your water overtime.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTannic acid will slightly lower the pH in soft water aquariums.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTannic acid, and other compounds leached from alder cones appear to have anti-fungal, anti-bacterial, and anti-parasitic properties.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe benefits of using alder cones depend on the type of aquatic life you’re keeping.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany of the Amazonian streams are tinted brown from natural tannins released by tree leaves.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlder cones releases tannin into the water and give the water a slight brown tint similar to Amazonian streams.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMany breeders of angelfish, discus, dwarf cichlids \u0026amp; Betta fish uses natural tannins released by alder cones causes fish to spawn.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOver time, the cones surface develops an invisible coating of bacteria, and other tiny foods shrimp love to eat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIf you keep freshwater shrimp, be sure to add a few cones to the aquarium. 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