Cinnamon Bark – Spiced Serenity for Shrimp & Tanks Alike 🌿🧡

Category: Botanicals & Shrimp Safe Additives
Botanical Name: Cinnamomum verum (True Cinnamon)

🍂 A Natural Touch of the Exotic

Move over, holiday spice rack—Cinnamon Bark isn’t just for your morning latte. In the aquarium world, this rich, aromatic botanical is prized for more than its scent. Sourced from the inner bark of the true cinnamon tree, this all-natural wonder brings tannin-rich goodness, gentle acidity, and a cozy aesthetic to your shrimp tank or blackwater setup.

Each curled stick slowly releases beneficial tannins, helping to reduce stress, support immune health, and replicate the soft, mineral-rich waters of tropical habitats. Plus, its surface is a biofilm buffet that shrimp, snails, and microfauna absolutely love to graze on.

🔍 What to Expect:

• Length: Typically 3–6 inches per stick

• Releases mild tannins for a warm, tea-colored tint

• Slowly softens over time, providing long-lasting benefits

• Ideal for blackwater setups or shrimp breeding tanks

• 100% aquarium-safe—no additives, no perfumes

✅ Why You’ll Love It:

• Naturally supports shrimp health and coloration

• Encourages biofilm and microbial growth

• Adds a rustic, organic vibe to any aquascape

• Can be reboiled and reused until fully broken down

• Pairs beautifully with almond leaves, cholla wood, or alder cones

🎁 Bonus Tip:

Boil cinnamon bark for 5–10 minutes before adding to your tank to help it sink faster and soften the edges—your shrimp will thank you with a happy dance. 🦐✨