Alder Cones

Alder cones

6,99 $

For your shrimp, a natural feeding station!

  • Release tannin;
  • Have antiseptic and antifungal properties;
  • Over time, an invisible layer of bacteria develops on the surface of the cones;
  • Host microfauna that shrimp will love to eat;
  • Contribute to the creation of biofilm by their decomposition.

 

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Alder cones look somewhat like tiny pine cones and turn their typical brown color during Autumn. They contain the alder tree’s seeds and can be picked from the tree or collected from the ground. In smaller quantities, they help to gently lower the pH.

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Usage
Some aquarists use about five cones per 10 gallons, but I recommend adding only one or two initially to avoid ph destabilization; these small cones are rich in tannin and humins. Rinse and add them directly to the aquarium. Replace once a month or leave them on, preferably. decompose quietly in the aquarium. Alder cones release the active substances for a period of about one month to six weeks.

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Local pick up, Montreal
If you choose this option, pick up on site, a minimum notice of 24 hours is required to agree on a schedule.

Postal shipping
If you choose this option, please consider that packages are prepared in advance and shipped every Friday.
For example, if you place an order on Friday, that order will be part of the next Friday’s shipment.
It is therefore recommended to choose your items no later than Thursday to minimize the wait.
Each shipment is prepared with care.

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1 review for Alder Cones

  1. Deborah Gardner –

    Excellent! Gives the shrimp something else for biofilm to build on they love picking at.

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Some aquarists use about five cones per 10 gallons, but I recommend adding only one or two initially to avoid ph destabilization; these small cones are rich in tannin and humins. Rinse and add them directly to the aquarium. Replace once a month or leave them on, preferably. decompose quietly in the aquarium. Alder cones release the active substances for a period of about one month to six weeks.