{"product_id":"ecorce-de-cannelle-de-ceylan-40g","title":"Ceylon cinnamon bark (40g)","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe natural ally for your shrimp, fish, and bioactive aquariums!\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeylon cinnamon bark (\u003ci\u003eCinnamomum verum\u003c\/i\u003e) is a very popular botanical in the aquarium hobby, particularly appreciated by enthusiasts of shrimp (\u003ci\u003eNeocaridina\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eCaridina\u003c\/i\u003e), catfish, bettas, and blackwater aquariums (\u003ci\u003eblackwater\u003c\/i\u003e).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike ordinary Cassia cinnamon, \u003cb\u003etrue Ceylon cinnamon\u003c\/b\u003e is safe for aquatic life (free from high levels of coumarin). It comes in tapered, textured pieces of bark that provide a unique natural look while offering numerous benefits for the aquatic environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eBenefits for the aquarium:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBiofilm development (Shrimp food):\u003c\/b\u003e When submerged, the bark gradually becomes covered in biofilm rich in microorganisms, providing a continuous natural food source for shrimp, fry, and snails.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRelease of tannins \u0026amp; humic acids:\u003c\/b\u003e Slightly tints the water a warm amber color, lowers the pH very slightly, and recreates natural tropical water conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAntifungal \u0026amp; antibacterial properties:\u003c\/b\u003e Gradually releases natural compounds that help maintain a healthy environment and reduce stress for aquarium inhabitants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRefuges \u0026amp; hiding places:\u003c\/b\u003e The bark fragments provide excellent foraging areas and shelter for young shrimp and microorganisms.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVersatile:\u003c\/b\u003e Can also be used on the ground in a bioactive terrarium or isopod habitat to add texture and microhabitat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecifications:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eContents:\u003c\/b\u003e 40 g bag (fragments and pieces of raw Ceylon cinnamon bark)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUse:\u003c\/b\u003e Freshwater aquariums, shrimp tanks, aquascaping, bioactive terrariums\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eQuality:\u003c\/b\u003e 100% natural, sun-dried, free from pesticides and chemical additives\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cb\u003eUsage \u0026amp; preparation instructions:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col start=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRinse\u003c\/b\u003e thoroughly with clean water to remove surface dust.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003ePre-soaking \/ Boiling (recommended):\u003c\/b\u003e Boil the pieces for 5 to 10 minutes or soak them in water for 24 hours. This allows the wood to become waterlogged so it sinks easily and initiates the gentle release of tannins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlace the pieces directly on the substrate or between your rocks and roots.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eTip: The bark decomposes very slowly over several months, providing a durable grazing surface for your animals.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"La Swamp - Grossiste","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49282605809920,"sku":"CAN-CEY-40","price":9.99,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0799\/8980\/1216\/files\/Gemini_Generated_Image_kz3o3zkz3o3zkz3o.jpg?v=1787270928","url":"https:\/\/www.laswamp.ca\/en\/products\/ceylon-cinnamon-bark-40g","provider":"La Swamp - Grossiste","version":"1.0","type":"link"}