{"product_id":"sera-alder-cones-50-count","title":"Sera Alder Cones (50 Count)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product attribute description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"value\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSera Alder Cones – 50 Count\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSera Alder Cones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e provide a natural way to add beneficial tannins to freshwater aquariums while creating the soft, tannin-rich conditions found in many tropical fish habitats. As the cones release their natural compounds into the water, they can gently lower pH, produce a natural blackwater effect, and help create more species-appropriate conditions for many soft-water fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlder cones are particularly useful in \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eblackwater and biotope aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, as well as breeding setups where natural tannins can help support spawning behavior and protect eggs from fungal growth.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNatural Tannins \u0026amp; Blackwater Conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOnce placed in the aquarium, Sera Alder Cones gradually release natural tanning agents into the water. These compounds can give the aquarium water a light amber to darker tea-colored appearance depending on the number of cones used and the aquarium's water chemistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis makes them an excellent natural addition for recreating blackwater environments similar to those inhabited by many South American and Southeast Asian tropical fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eNaturally Lowers pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe natural compounds released by alder cones can help \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003elower aquarium pH without relying solely on chemical pH-reducing products\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe amount of pH reduction will vary depending on the aquarium's carbonate hardness (KH), buffering capacity, and the number of cones used. Aquariums with low KH will generally experience a greater change in pH than strongly buffered water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBecause of this, pH should be monitored when using larger quantities of alder cones.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports Breeding \u0026amp; Spawning\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSera recommends Alder Cones for supporting the natural behavior and spawning readiness of ornamental fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe tannin-rich environment created by the cones can be particularly useful when maintaining or breeding fish that naturally inhabit acidic, tannin-rich waters.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSera also states that the cones can help \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eprevent fungal infections and fungal growth on fish eggs\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, making them useful in appropriate freshwater breeding setups.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIdeal For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBlackwater aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAmazon and South American biotopes\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoutheast Asian biotope aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSoft-water tropical fish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBreeding aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eShrimp and planted aquariums where appropriate\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquariums where a natural tannin effect is desired\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFish that prefer softer, more acidic water conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFeatures\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e100% natural aquarium water conditioner\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleases natural tannins into aquarium water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps naturally lower pH\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCreates authentic blackwater conditions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports species-appropriate aquarium environments\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSupports natural fish behavior\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCan encourage spawning readiness\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps prevent fungal infections\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHelps protect fish eggs against fungal growth\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAdds a natural botanical appearance to the aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEasy to dose directly into the aquarium\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003eContains \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e50 alder cones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRecommended Dosage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor normal aquarium use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 alder cone per 2.6 gallons (10 liters) of aquarium water\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExamples:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e10-gallon aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 4 cones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e20-gallon aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 8 cones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e29-gallon aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 11 cones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e40-gallon aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 15 cones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e55-gallon aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 21 cones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e75-gallon aquarium:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e approximately 29 cones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSera states that dosage may be increased to as much as \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e1 cone per 1 liter (approximately 1 quart) of water when being used to support disease treatment\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e, but pH must be closely monitored at these substantially higher concentrations.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cspan\u003eImportant\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAlder cones naturally release tannins and may turn aquarium water \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eyellow, amber, or tea-colored\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. This coloration is normal and is often the desired effect when creating a blackwater aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe effect on pH will depend heavily on the aquarium's KH and buffering capacity. Always monitor pH when using alder cones in very soft or poorly buffered water, particularly when using higher-than-normal quantities.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eContents:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 50 Alder Cones\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Sera\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eManufacturer Item Number:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 32276\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eUPC:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4001942452465\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFor Use In:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Freshwater Aquariums\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Wet Pets Aquatics","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52735774654746,"sku":null,"price":9.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0930\/7416\/1946\/files\/4001942452465.jpg?v=1787538741","url":"https:\/\/www.wetpetsaquatics.com\/products\/sera-alder-cones-50-count","provider":"Wet Pets Aquatics","version":"1.0","type":"link"}