{"product_id":"alder-cones","title":"Alder Cones","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDescription\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlder cones are the small, woody seed cones of the alder tree. They are used in the same way as catappa leaves: they release tannins, natural plant compounds that tint the water and gently lower pH, and as they soften they grow biofilm, the microbe layer that shrimp graze on. Being small and dense they are easy to dose a few at a time, and they keep releasing tannins for around a month before they are spent.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eKey Benefits\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEasy to dose precisely, cone by cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRelease tannins for around a month per cone\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSmall enough for nano tanks and breeder boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eUsage \u0026amp; Instructions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with about one cone per 20 litres and adjust from there once you see the tint. Rinse first. Cones float for a few days, so soak them in a cup of tank water until they sink or wedge them under hardscape. Replace spent cones or leave them for shrimp to pick apart.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eRisk \u0026amp; Awareness\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAlder cones are more concentrated than leaves, so add them gradually and check pH, particularly in soft water with low KH where pH can move quickly. The tint can go from yellow to dark brown if many are used. Only use cones sold for aquarium use so there is no pesticide or road-side contamination.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shrimp Zone","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52845950075192,"sku":"PLACEHOLDER-alder-cones","price":11.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/shrimpzone.com.au\/products\/alder-cones","provider":"Shrimp Zone ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}