{"product_id":"alder-cones-25g-45-55-pcs","title":"Alder Cones 25g (45-55 pcs)","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlder Cones – Classic Aquarium Botanical for Shrimp Tanks, Blackwater Setups \u0026amp; Aquascaping\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA staple in the aquarium hobby, Alder Cones are one of the most trusted natural botanicals for conditioning water, supporting shrimp health, and enhancing blackwater aquariums. Small but powerful, these cones release beneficial tannins and humic substances that help create a more natural, stress-reducing environment for a wide variety of freshwater species.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eRich Source of Beneficial Tannins\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps lower pH gently, promotes a healthy biofilm population, and supports natural behavior in soft-water species such as shrimp, bettas, tetras, rasboras, and nano fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003ePerfect for Shrimp Tanks\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlder Cones are especially prized by shrimp keepers. They encourage biofilm growth—an essential natural food source for shrimp colonies and baby shrimp.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNatural Anti-Fungal \u0026amp; Anti-Bacterial Properties\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHobbyists commonly use Alder Cones to help maintain clean, stable water conditions, especially in breeding tanks.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eVersatile \u0026amp; Easy to Use\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eScatter them across your substrate for a natural look, tuck them into leaf litter, or use them as part of a botanical-rich aquascape.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eNatural Variation in Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThese cones vary naturally from tiny to medium sizes. Each 25 g bag typically contains 45–55 pieces, depending on individual cone size.\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHow to Prepare\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA quick rinse is usually enough. For slower tannin release, add directly to the tank. For a darker blackwater effect, pre-soak in warm water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Wylde Shrimp","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57000509538691,"sku":null,"price":3.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0973\/0179\/1107\/files\/IMG-1304.png?v=1765122838","url":"https:\/\/wyldeshrimp.com\/products\/alder-cones-25g-45-55-pcs","provider":"Wylde Shrimp","version":"1.0","type":"link"}