{"product_id":"coconut-petal-stem","title":"Coconut Petal Stem","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eName:\u003c\/strong\u003e Coconut Petal Stem\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eItem purchase size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 8\" - 12\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity\/Sold as:\u003c\/strong\u003e pack of 2; pack of 4;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eImported from:\u003c\/strong\u003e Sri Lanka\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat are aquarium botanicals?\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAquarium botanicals are natural materials like pods, leaves, sticks, branches, and seeds that are beneficial to most aquariums. They help mimicking a fish’s natural environment while providing beneficial compounds to the water column and prevent diseases. Aquarium botanicals will release tannins to the water naturally which is perfect for black water ecosystems. Such botanicals exist in most natural freshwater ecosystems around the world. Older tree leaves and branches will fall, and eventually end up sinking to the bottom of a lake or pond, that’s why having botanicals in your aquarium is beneficial for your fish as they will engage in natural behavior.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePreparation:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWe strongly recommend taking the steps below before adding your new botanicals into the tank.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 1)\u003c\/strong\u003e Remove botanicals from original packaging and rinse them in water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 2)\u003c\/strong\u003e Boil in freshwater for 20 minutes and remove from boiling water.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 3)\u003c\/strong\u003e Soak your botanicals again in plain cold freshwater for 4 hours.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStep 4)\u003c\/strong\u003e Rinse them one last time and they are now ready to be placed in your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTo keep in mind:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaquarium botanicals will naturally release tannins to the water which will give it a yellowish appearance;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaquarium botanicals can slightly lower the ph of your aquarium;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ewhen adding aquarium botanicals to your aquarium, make sure to do it gradually. We recommend adding 4-5 pieces at a time;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003esome botanicals can develop a white-fuzzy material in certain places. This is bacteria growth and part of the process. Totally normal and will not harm your fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eaquarium botanicals are natural products so they may vary slightly in color or size;\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSafe to use with all fish and inverts. Not for human consumption.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"AquaticMotiv","offers":[{"title":"Pack of 2","offer_id":47881159344305,"sku":"vgl1788068618982","price":3.59,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Pack of 4","offer_id":47881159377073,"sku":"eqc1788068618983","price":5.48,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/3892\/0113\/files\/coconut-petal-stem_1.webp?v=1788068622","url":"https:\/\/www.forestlightstore.shop\/products\/coconut-petal-stem","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}