Sweet Gum Pods (25 Pack)

A favourite among shrimp keepers in Southeast Asia, they provide shelter for shrimplets and make an excellent alternative food source for Caridina and Neocaridina shrimp. Their unique appearance will add a new element to any biotope blackwater aquarium.

Tannins Released: High

All our botanicals are organically sourced, free from harmful pesticides and naturally sun-dried without chemicals. 

Key Features and Important Notes:

• Average Size: 2.5cm
• Source: Southeast Asia
• Flora: Liquidambar styraciflua
• Releases beneficial tannins into the water.
• Provides a natural food source for shrimp and plecos through biofilm development.
• All our botanicals are organically sourced, and free from pesticides and chemicals.
• Perfect for natural breeding ponds for infusoria production.
• Boil for 30 minutes and then soak in cold water overnight before introducing the botanicals into the aquarium.
• This is a natural product, therefore, colour, shape, and size will vary from piece to piece.
• This product is part of our Wild Betta Rescue Program. By purchasing this item you are helping us continue our conservation efforts throughout Southeast Asia.
• The product is for aquarium use only and not for human consumption.