{"title":"PH Buffers","description":"\u003cp\u003eAll our Ph Buffers!\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"10x-indian-almond-leaves","title":"10x Indian Almond Leaves","description":"\u003cul class=\"base\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Description\"\u003e10x Indian Almond Leaves.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Description\"\u003eAll 15-20cm, A grade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"Description\"\u003eNatural fallen, sun-dried and pressed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHave a look at our other sizes as well:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"base\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Indian almond leaves small\" href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/products\/10x-indian-almond-leaves-small\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/products\/10x-indian-almond-leaves-small\"\u003eTry the smaller size.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"base\"\u003e\u003ca title=\"Indian Almond Leaves Bulk\" href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/products\/100x-small-indian-almond-leaves\" data-mce-href=\"https:\/\/sydney-aquascapes.com.au\/products\/100x-small-indian-almond-leaves\"\u003eOr grab some in bulk for a super discount.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat do they do?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese dried leaves release tannins, anti-bacterial compounds and other trace minerals into the water, closer simulating the natural environment of most tropical fish. 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You can increase this to up to 1 leaf per 15 liters for fry, quarantine or treating sick fish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003eIf you have any questions or problems feel free to contact us!\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sydney Aquascapes","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":12606254547049,"sku":"IA005","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2019\/6543\/products\/10x-indian-almond-leaves-consumables.jpg?v=1574575942"},{"product_id":"aquaearth-aquasoil-from-oliver-knott","title":"AquaEarth, Aquasoil from Oliver Knott 6 Liters","description":"\u003cp class=\"base\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is Aquasoil? \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAquarium soil (or Aquasoil) is soil specially designed to be used in freshwater aquariums. It is usually made from clay-like pellets which are much softer on the roots of aquatic plants than gravel is. 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