Nature Boys Cinnamon Bark 50g

Nature Boys Cinnamon Bark

Nature Boys Cinnamon Bark is a natural botanical for freshwater aquariums. It releases tannins, essential oils and humic substances into the water and gives your livestock a place to graze, hide and breed. It suits South African shrimp keepers, invertebrate enthusiasts and anyone building a more natural, tropical-style setup.

A healthy aquarium depends on more than its fish and invertebrates. Water conditions, natural surroundings and small details all shape how a tank looks and how its residents behave. Nature Boys Cinnamon Bark is harvested to do several jobs at once. It acts as a natural water treatment, offers shelter, provides a source of nutrition and fibre, and adds a warm reddish accent to the aquascape. Shrimps, crayfish, snails and other small inhabitants get the most from it, although some fish species use it too.

Key Benefits

• Natural water treatment: The bark works as a natural conditioner. It helps balance water conditions and brings your aquarium closer to the tropical water quality many invertebrates and fish prefer.
• Rich in valuable natural compounds: Each piece contains tannins, essential oils and humic substances. These are released gradually into the aquarium water over the life of the bark.
• Supports vitality and well-being: Shrimps, crayfish and other invertebrates benefit from the natural essential elements the bark supplies, which encourages healthy, active behaviour.
• Protective and nourishing environment: The tannins, essential oils and humic substances help create a protective environment for aquatic life. The bark also gives grazing inhabitants something to feed on.
• Shelter and spawning site: Shrimps, snails and some fish species use the bark as a refuge, a hiding spot and a place to spawn.
• Valuable source of fibre: As it softens underwater, the bark becomes a fibre-rich grazing surface for shrimps and snails.
• Attractive natural décor: Its distinctive reddish colour contrasts with the blues and greens of planted and natural aquascapes.
• Flexible once spent: When its active ingredients have been released, you can replace it or leave it in the tank as a decorative piece.

How to Use

• Work out your aquarium's water volume and choose the number of cinnamon sticks to suit, following the Dosage guide below.
• Place the bark directly into the aquarium. If you prefer, soak it briefly beforehand for approximately one hour.
• The bark sinks on its own and swells slightly once submerged. This is normal.
• Its reddish colour lasts for roughly 3–4 weeks. By then the bark will have released its beneficial active ingredients.
• After this period, add fresh Nature Boys Cinnamon Bark to keep up the effect, or leave the spent pieces in place as natural decoration.

Dosage

• Add one cinnamon stick per 20 – 100 litres of aquarium water.
• Optional pre-soak: approximately 1 hour before adding to the tank.
• Active period: about 3 – 4 weeks per stick, after which it can be replaced.

Suitable For

• Shrimp tanks and dedicated invertebrate setups
• Crayfish
• Snails
• Other invertebrates that benefit from tannins, essential oils and humic substances
• Some fish species that use the bark for shelter, hiding and spawning
• Aquarists aiming for tropical-style water quality and a natural-looking aquascape

Specifications

• Brand: Nature Boys
• Type: Natural cinnamon bark for aquarium use
• Natural compounds: Tannins, essential oils and humic substances
• Behaviour in water: Sinks and swells slightly
• Colour: Distinctive reddish hue, lasting approximately 3–4 weeks
• Application rate: One stick per 20 – 100 litres
• Safety: Not intended for human consumption. Keep out of reach of children to prevent accidental ingestion.

What's Included

• Nature Boys Cinnamon Bark, 50 g (1.8 oz)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many cinnamon sticks should I add to my aquarium?
Use one cinnamon stick for every 20 – 100 litres of water. A small nano shrimp tank needs only one stick. Larger aquariums need an extra stick for each additional 20 – 100 litres.

Do I need to soak Nature Boys Cinnamon Bark before use?
No. You can place it straight into the aquarium. If you prefer to prepare it first, soak it for approximately one hour. Either way, it will sink and swell slightly underwater.

How long does one piece of cinnamon bark last?
Its reddish colour lasts for about 3–4 weeks. By then it will have released its tannins, essential oils and humic substances. You can then replace it or keep it as natural décor.

Is cinnamon bark suitable for shrimp tanks?
Yes. It is aimed at shrimps, crayfish, snails and other invertebrates. They use it as shelter, a hiding place, a spawning site and a source of fibre, and they benefit from the compounds it releases into the water.

Will fish use the cinnamon bark as well?
Some fish species use the bark as a shelter, hiding spot and spawning place. It is most useful in tanks that house invertebrates.

Is this product safe to keep around the house?
It is made for aquarium use only and is not intended for human consumption. Store it out of reach of children to avoid accidental ingestion.

When can I expect delivery?

• Gauteng (Jhb/Pta) - 1-3 working days
• Nationwide (Cpt/Dbn+) - 2-5 working days
• Outlying Areas - 3-7 working days

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