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Soulmates 08-06-2017 11:23 PM

Anyone using Alder Cones in Shrimp tanks?
 
I heard that the water will turn yellowish, is that true?

I bought a pack, and not willing to try now because I really love the crystal clear water look, but on the other hand really hope my shrimps would benefit from it.

Ong88 09-06-2017 12:33 AM

Basically tannins from the plant cells.
Like Ketapang leaves.
Used fir cones years back for aro tank.

Soulmates 09-06-2017 01:52 AM

Thankyou.
Decided to just add in anyway since I read it's beneficial towards them.

itchy 09-06-2017 07:04 PM

Not really nevessary for aldercone. What do you expect after adding it?

Ong88 10-06-2017 02:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itchy (Post 9992836)
Not really nevessary for aldercone. What do you expect after adding it?

Same benefits as Ketapang leaves.

Tannins leach into tank water, many real benefits, for one eg :

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B5P...w?usp=drivesdk

Different countries and climates use different things eg oak/maple/ketapang leaves, fir cones :

http://www.tfhmagazine.com/details/a...ll-article.htm

Soulmates 10-06-2017 07:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by itchy (Post 9992836)
Not really nevessary for aldercone. What do you expect after adding it?

I read that they are good anti-fungal, releases tannin, provides biofilm, and lowers pH etc.

A pack of 7 for only 3.50 so I bought.

Ong88 10-06-2017 08:14 PM

I just pick free Ketapang leaves.

Overseas will collect free fallen fir cones and walnuts.

Soulmates 10-06-2017 10:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ong88 (Post 9992920)
I just pick free Ketapang leaves.

Overseas will collect free fallen fir cones and walnuts.

I bought a whole big bag at C328 for $1.
Had an incident where I picked up some bad ones and well... My fishes died :(

leezhengxi 10-06-2017 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Soulmates (Post 9992935)
I bought a whole big bag at C328 for $1.
Had an incident where I picked up some bad ones and well... My fishes died :(

Usually i try to avoid places that do fogging. i go do pasir ris farm can pick alot also. old tampines road as well :)

Soulmates 10-06-2017 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by leezhengxi (Post 9992937)
Usually i try to avoid places that do fogging. i go do pasir ris farm can pick alot also. old tampines road as well :)

Ayo too far off me, I stay in town so everywhere is full of weird things so I rather pay a little for a peace of mind :D


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