{"product_id":"coconut-petals","title":"Coconut Petals","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch1 style=\"text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCoconut Petals are an excellent naturalistic decoration and buffering item for the freshwater aquarium!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCoconut Petals are ideal decor for blackwater tanks as well as many other setups, providing shelter to fry and small species of shrimp, crabs, crayfish, snails, and fish while maintaining a natural look in the aquarium. They also serve as an ideal growth medium for biofilm and diatoms, both of which are key food sources to countless aquatic animal species, including shrimp and other invertebrates as well as fish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCoconut Petals also have buffering qualities. As they decompose, they release tannins (\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003etercatin, punicalin, punicalagin) that lower the pH of the aquarium, but at a gradual rate. This is particularly beneficial for aquatic animals that require acidic, low-pH water. Lotus Pods can also be used sparingly in high-pH setups as well, especially when their pH-lowering quality is counteracted with pH-raising decor such as lace rock and dried coral.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eOur\u003cspan\u003e Coconut Petals\u003c\/span\u003e are sourced from 100% pesticide and chemical-free areas and are safe to add directly to the aquarium. These petals can be allowed to decompose in the aquarium. Coconut Petals may float initially, but can be weighed down and boiled to make them sink immediately in the aquarium.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eD\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eo not use rocks to weigh them down when boiling since rocks can explode when boiled\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e However, other heavy decor can be used to initially weigh Coconut Petals down until they become waterlogged. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePlease Note: We have trimmed our Coconut Petal stems to 4 inch (10 cm) length to allow economical shipping. The petals and stems are not brittle, but some petals do not have stems.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIf you are looking for other botanicals, we offer a variety of \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #00aaff;\"\u003eother natural leaf litter\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan\u003efor your aquarium.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aquatic Arts","offers":[{"title":"5 Petals","offer_id":49069624623257,"sku":"gzr1790042762356","price":6.92,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0726\/5995\/9961\/files\/coconut-petals_1.jpg?v=1790042765","url":"https:\/\/sweatcladk.shop\/products\/coconut-petals","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}