Alder Cone Water Conditioner for Betta Fish, Creates Native Habitat, Relieves Stress, Serves As A Nursery and Food Source, Lowers Water pH, Can Be Used in Filter Or Freely in Aquarium, 60 pcs

Nice cones, they are a good size and many were 2 or three on a stem. They look really good. SOAK them. I did not and they made my water every dark. My shrimp dont seem to mind but just be aware that they will definitely stain your water if you throw them straight in. Im happy with them.

The media could not be loaded.  I wanted some good tannins for my betta sorority tank, and this did the trick!I have a 75 gallon tank, and I put four pinecones in it; two bigger ones two smaller ones. It stained my water over night, and I’m happy with the result. However, those of you with smaller tanks be careful!!! a little goes a long ways, to many can lower your ph in a dangerous way and wipe out your tank.

Heads up, you may want to soak them a little before putting them in your tank. The water will be brown (tannins are good, I know). Soak them a little first to make your water less brow.

Wow, this gives your tank a big punch for tannins. One or two was too much for my 6 gallon tank so I typically soak one or two in a bowl so I can add how much tannins I want in the water. Great item.

The media could not be loaded.  So if you did not watch the video DO NOT GET THIS OR YOULL REGRET IT!!! I placed these into the tank and in less than 10hrs everything in my tank was dead EVERYTHING!!! OVER 100 BUCKS DOWN THE DRAIN!!! IM HIGHLY UPSET!! I placed them in at 9 woke up for work turn on the light boom everything gone!! I cried and had to go to work knowing I can't do anything. Luckily my pea puffers ( in a different tank ) I didn't put that many in so my lovely mother did a quick water change for me so I wouldn't be late to work like I already was!!! So first thing in the morning I lost all my fish,snails, and black worms and was late to work. I have know idea how this has good stars and I don't know how people are keeping there fish alive with this maybe I got a bad batch ( by the way yes I boiled it) ( I actually boiled it for more than an HR because I didn't want my water to get to dark) not happy very sad and I have no more fishies... Please..... Save your fish from the torture... Don't get this product...

I should have soaked and rinsed a few times for a few days them for a few days first. I only added 3 of them to my 10 gallon tank. They turned my aquarium so dark brown and it's still not clear after 2 days with multiple filter cleanings.Other than that, delivery was on time and the fish don't seem to mind.

Good sized alder cones, bag came with a lot. I'm using in my shrimp tank to add tannins and as a spot where beneficial bacteria can grow for them to eat. If you are using for one or two shrimp tanks the bag will last a long time

Love these cones. Good value for the money and they create a good amount of biofilm for my shrimpies and snails to munch on.