{"product_id":"casuarina-cones","title":"NewCal Casuarina Cones","description":"\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAlder cones are widely familiar among aquarists today, but have you heard about the benefits of Casuarina cones?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCasuarina cones come from an Australian native pine tree species in the \u003cem data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eCasuarinacaea\u003c\/em\u003e family. The native range extends from Thailand, New Caledonia, and South to Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThese cones are less known in the hobby and although they many seem small, roughly ½ to ¾,’’ \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ethese nuts pack a punch!\u003c\/strong\u003e Casuarina cones prove to be excellent in influencing the natural tint of the water without drastically lowering pH levels.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShrimp enthusiasts are sure to love these cones! The physical characteristics of casuarina cones attract biofilm, providing an interesting “foraging” surface.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003ePreperation and Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWe recommend adding 5 cones per every 10 gallons. These cones will change the tint of your water, adding less over a longer period will allow you to better gauge your intended effect.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdding the cones to boiling water prior to introducing them into your aquarium will remove any excess natural debris.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"NewCal - Ships From Location A","offers":[{"title":"20-Pack","offer_id":45286829457580,"sku":"NG NC-CC20","price":9.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/4312\/9004\/files\/cpodwm.jpg?v=1769571917","url":"https:\/\/thewildbiome.ca\/products\/casuarina-cones","provider":"The Wild Biome","version":"1.0","type":"link"}