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These miniature cones make a charming decoration in any aquarium, but also serve very useful purposes.  They're a fantastic & natural way to lower and buffer pH. They also release tannins that help prevent fungal infections. Dwarf shrimp particularly love to graze for biofilm on the surfaces of the cones. If you want to avoid excess tannins you can also boil the cones before use.  The cones may take one to two days to sink to the bottom of your tank.

Studies have shown tannins released by catappa leaves can promote healing of wounds and fin damage, inhibit fungus and bacteria, and even reduce the parasites themselves.

For any soft water tank, Indian Almond leaves are something to promote both health and healing. Soft water fish have evolved for thousands of years in tannin-rich environments. Therefore, these leaves are great for many different types of livestock including bettas, shrimp, community fish, and more. 

Lotus Pods are ideal decor for blackwater tanks as well as many other setups, providing shelter to fry & shrimp while maintaining a natural look in the aquarium. They also serve as a growth medium for biofilm which is a key food sources to shrimp. 

As they decompose, they release tannins  that lower the pH of the aquarium at a slowrate. This is particularly beneficial for things that require low-pH water.

Lotus Pods may float initially, but boiled to make them sink immediately in the aquarium. 

Cholla Wood is a fantastic and natural way to lower and buffer pH.  Cholla wood addd natural beauty to any aquarium in which its placed, and shrimp love to graze for biofilm on the surfaces of the wood.  They are great for planting plants and anchoring moss. If you want to avoid excess tannins in the water, you can also boil it before use.  The wood pieces may take up to one to two days to sink to the bottom of your tank.