Anyone using Alder Cones in Shrimp tanks?

[Soulmates]

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]

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

[Soulmates]

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

[itchy]

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

[Ong88]

Originally Posted by itchy

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]

Originally Posted by itchy

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]

I just pick free Ketapang leaves.

Overseas will collect free fallen fir cones and walnuts.

[Soulmates]

Originally Posted by Ong88

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]

Originally Posted by Soulmates

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]

Originally Posted by leezhengxi

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