LIQUID GARDENS ALDER CONES 25 PCS
$6.99
Liquid Gardens Alder cones are the catkins of black alder trees (Alnus glutinosa) and happen to be particularly rich in tannins and humins. Even a small amount of alder cones can give the aquarium water a nice natural stained look and offer all the benefits discussed above. Tannins are naturally antibacterial and antifungal, which means any product containing them helps protect livestock. As the name suggests they also stain the water anywhere between yellow and very dark brown depending on the amount that is released. Humins are beneficial for plant growth and lower your pH. Both help imitate the natural habitats of fish that naturally occur in blackwater rivers, which stimulates spawning and reduces stress.
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Alder cone’s natural antibacterial and antifungal properties already makes them a great addition to consider for your shrimp tank(s), but there is more. The cones are also appreciated as foraging grounds, as they offer a great place for biofilm to grow and can be eaten by the shrimp when they start to break down. They also make great hiding places for fry and help to gently lower pH if needed.
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All in all, shrimp just love alder cones. If you use them in your tank expect some shrimp on there at all times!
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Liquid Gardens Alder cones are the catkins of black alder trees (Alnus glutinosa) and happen to be particularly rich in tannins and humins. Even a small amount of alder cones can give the aquarium water a nice natural stained look and offer all the benefits discussed above. Tannins are naturally antibacterial and antifungal, which means any product containing them helps protect livestock. As the name suggests they also stain the water anywhere between yellow and very dark brown depending on the amount that is released. Humins are beneficial for plant growth and lower your pH. Both help imitate the natural habitats of fish that naturally occur in blackwater rivers, which stimulates spawning and reduces stress.
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Alder cone’s natural antibacterial and antifungal properties already makes them a great addition to consider for your shrimp tank(s), but there is more. The cones are also appreciated as foraging grounds, as they offer a great place for biofilm to grow and can be eaten by the shrimp when they start to break down. They also make great hiding places for fry and help to gently lower pH if needed.
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All in all, shrimp just love alder cones. If you use them in your tank expect some shrimp on there at all times!
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