Similar to a piece of cholla wood or other driftwood, these botanicals can leach a moderate quantity of tannins.

They are known to be high in flavonoids, saponins, and other humic compounds, all of which have been shown to benefit shrimps and fish health.

Beside providing a surface for bio-film and continuous nutrition for ornamental shrimps those petals can provide shelter for shrimplets.

Boil all botanicals for 60 minutes to remove germs, dirt, and debris. Allow your botanicals to soak in dechlorinated, ro or aquarium water overnight before placing them in the aquarium.

You can use the soaking water as dark extract since it contains a descent amount of beneficial tanins.