These seedpods are the by-product of human food production in India (almost every part of this plant is considered edible!) and are simply collected, cleaned, and air-dried, free from chemicals...
Cinnamon sticks (dried cinnamon bark) are not only used by shrimps, crabs, snails and fish (e.g. catfish) as a shelter, hiding place, and spawning ground but also as a valuable supplier...
The tiny fruit of the Alder trees (Aalnus glutinosa and Alnus incana) has been widely utilized by aquarium hobbyists all over the world for some time. Betta and ornamental shrimp breeders...